If you can and have the time, then a visit to one of Europe’s most beautiful and historic capitals is a must. A visit to Prague is an unmitigated delight.
Prague is packed with history and charisma.
The sights are well kept and certainly aren’t a let down. The prices are still cheap and accommodation is very good. The food is cheap as hell and extremely good quality. The castle offers great views of the city while Charles Bridge always seems to have performers and exhibitions on to keep you entertained. This city is a sheer delight and is a must for anyone serious about travelling Europe.
Prague Travel Guide
About Prague
Prague is one of the most visited cities in Europe, with flights from the UK becoming accessible from various airports, and prices if you book in advance, being very competitive. So it was the beginning of my trip to Prague from London.
There is a wide selection of places to stay once you are in Prague, from top-end hotels to self-catering apartments.
These are available with a central location or a little further out but don’t worry if you are not in the middle of things, the public transport in Prague is excellent, the city isn’t huge, so transport times, if you are outside the main center, are not excessive – just check when booking.
General facts
- Time: Central European (GMT+1), summer time – Central European +1 (GMT+2)
- Climate: average temperature 9,0°C
- Summer season – July 19,0°C
- Winter season – January -0,9°C
- Administrative division: 22 administrative areas
- Voltage: 230 V
Currency
Legal tenders – Crown (Kc)* = 100 Hellers
Coins:
hellers: 50
Kc: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50
Banknotes:
Kc 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000
*Kc = Koruna ceska = Czech crown
- Losses of credit cards are to be announced at the following telephone numbers:
272 771 111 – Master Card/Eurocard, Visa
267 197 450 – Diners Club
222 800 222 – American Express
Emergency contact numbers
- Emergency call 112
- Ambulance service phone 155
- Police phone 158
- Fire emergency phone 150
- Municipal police phone 156
- Emergency road service phone 1230, 1240
- General information phone 12 444
- Directory inquiries (Prague and the whole Czech Republic) phone 1180
- Directory inquiries (international) – both telephone and fax numbers, call services and prices phone 1181
The Geography of Prague
- Area: 496 sqkm
- Population: 1,173,000
- Geographical situation: north latitude 50° 05′, east longitude 14° 27′, height above sea level 235 m (average)
Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in this world that is visited by thousands of tourists all the year around. It is the capital of Czech Republic and the most significant city in the country. It is located in central Bohemia on the Vltava River and also known as the capital city of the Holy Roman Empire.
The town has various charming and exciting places that you would surely enjoy during your trip. The Vltava river flows through the city in the length of 30 km, its maximum width being 330 m. Parts of the historical centre: Hradcany, Mala Strana (Lesser Town), Stare Mesto (Old Town) including Josefov, Nove Mesto (New Town) and Vysehrad.
How to get to Prague
This mesmerizing city has the Ruzyne International Airport that is situated 20 kilometers from the city center. The airport has some airlines with the help of which you can quickly reach your destination. Search for flights on Skyscanner.
You can also arrive to Prague via Interrail and Eurorail.
Amazing Places Located in Prague
This city has numerous sophisticated places that can mesmerize your senses. Some of the most famous ones are stated below – read more about things to do in Prague.
1. Prague Castle
It is the chief tourist attraction of the city, and it is located on a small hill. You can view the whole city from the top of this beautiful castle. This castle is the most significant ancient castle in the world and people from all around the globe come to see it.
2. The Old Town
The old town is the city’s historical center which has the Gothic Tyn Church, Astronomical Clock (Orloj), Jan Hus monument and many other attractive features.
3. Prague Dancing House
It is one of the best architectural structures in Prague which is located in the city center.
4. Charles Bridge
It is an ancient bridge that was constructed in the 14th Century, and it is a splendid tourist attraction where people can enjoy and have fun.
Some other grand attractions in this city are Mala Strana Bridge Tower, Jindrisska Tower, Vysehrad, Strahov Monastery, Prague Giant Metronome, Czech National Museum, Czech Museum of Fine Arts and Mozart and Dusek Museum.
Food and Lodging Facilities
As Prague is visited by different tourists annually, numerous multi-cuisine hotels and restaurants have been opened in the city, which offers you excellent facilities and amenities. For lodging, you can easily find various five star as well as budget hotels in the city which would fulfill all your needs and requirements.
Popular Tours for Tourists
Various popular tours and river cruises are organized in the city for the benefit of the people who come here. During the visits, you can gather a lot of information about the mighty medieval empire and can also see opera houses, churches, concert halls and theatre performances.
Prague travel guide: Things to avoid
First of all I would like to say that Prague is a SAFE place. Only thing is that a lot of people are trying to make money by cheating, which is why our Prague travel guide includes a few things to avoid while in Prague.
Taxi drivers – Never take a TAXI standing at main touristic places like the train stations and Old Town Square – they are waiting for you to charge you more. Ask for the price first. Or rather use some companies like AAA tel: 14014, City taxi tel: 257257257
Money exchange – Never change money in the street, you’ll get fake or different country money with no value! Use banks or exchange offices and ask for final value you get! Again avoid offices at the train stations, airport.
Pickpockets – Just watch your pockets, mainly in crowded places, trams, metro – do not hang your cameras, jackets over chair in outside restaurants.
Prague is a mystical city that is filled with attractive man-made as well as natural structures that can rejuvenate your visits.
Here are our tips on how to stay safe in Prague.
