Guide Prague

Your Unforgettable Prague City Break Starts Here

Are you planning to spend a couple of days in Prague and looking for little help with planning? Congratulations! You are in the right place. Here you will find answers to the most common questions: main attractions and useful tips, top things to do and places to visit in Prague, dishes to taste and beer to drink, information on how to use public transport and how to avoid scams.

Where to Stay In Prague?

Where to Stay In Prague?

Looking for the perfect area to stay in Prague can be pretty challenging, especially if you are visiting the city for the first time. To help you navigate this task, I’ve prepared a guide that gives you a brief overview of various neighborhoods in Prague.

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Kutna Hora

Kutna Hora

Kutna Hora is a perfect destination for one day trip from Prague. Once upon a time, it was the second most important town in the Czech kingdom. Today, numerous Gothic monuments remind us of the city's former wealth: majestic St. Barbora Cathedral, Church of Saint James the Great, Italian Court, and Hradek, to name a few. The place is also famous for its ossuary, which is decorated with the bones of 40000 people.

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Where to See Cherry Blossoms, Blooming Trees, and Magnolias in Prague?

Where to See Cherry Blossoms, Blooming Trees, and Magnolias in Prague?

Although Prague is beautiful at any time of the year, it looks especially gorgeous in spring. Blooming almond trees, magnolias, cherry blossoms, apple trees, and lilac alternate. And local photographers are on the constant hunt for the best shots. If you plan to visit Prague in spring, here is my list of the best spots to enjoy the city in full bloom.

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Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad)

Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad)

"It's a cake convention!" That's how Le Corbusier described Karlovy Vary. Indeed, the colorful houses along the Tepla river's banks and the lace colonnades remind one of whipped cream and figures on a cake. And of all Czech towns, Karlovy Vary is the least "Czech." Here you inevitably recall the era of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

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Cathedral Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius

Cathedral Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius

The church in Resslova Street, built in the 18th century, was initially consecrated to St. Charles Borromeo. There are still frescoes inside that depict scenes from this saint's life. But in 1783, during Joseph's reforms, the church was closed. The army used the building for many years.

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Cesky Krumlov

Cesky Krumlov

Not far from the Austrian borders, 180 kilometers from Prague, you can find one of the most beautiful towns in the Czech Republic. Its name is Cesky Krumlov. There is a majestic medieval castle on one hill and the gothic church of Saint Vitus on another. Between them, you will find a maze of streets with cobblestones and old houses. The river Vltava and the foothills of Sumava make this town even more picturesque.

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Dancing House

Dancing House

Hardly any building in Prague caused more controversy than the Dancing House on the Rašinovo nábřeží. Some people like the original idea. Others claim that the building does not fit into the environment at all. But one way or another, no other modern construction in Prague attracts so much attention.

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What to Buy in Prague: The Best Souvenirs from the Czech Republic

What to Buy in Prague: The Best Souvenirs from the Czech Republic

If you want to bring something from Prague as a gift for your friends or as a small reminder of your visit to the city, do not limit yourself to magnets and tee cups. I have put together a list of traditional products so that you can find ideas for the best presents from the Czech Republic.

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Church of Our Lady before Tyn

Church of Our Lady before Tyn

The Church of Our Lady before Tyn is one of the most impressive Gothic buildings in Prague. And many people consider its eighty-meter-high spires to be the most beautiful in the city. The building suffered significantly from the fire in 1679. After that, the church was rebuilt. Baroque style primarily affected the interiors. Outside it is still a classic Gothic basilica, which is at first glance very modestly decorated.

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The Estates Theatre

The Estates Theatre

The Estates Theatre on Ovocný Trh Square is one of the first permanent theater stages in Prague. Built in 1781 - 1783 on the land plot of count František Antonin Nostic-Rieneck, it was initially called the Nostic Theatre.

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Food You Have to Try in Prague

Food You Have to Try in Prague

Let's face it. Czech national cuisine is quite unhealthy and rich-in-calories. You hardly will be able to eat something without splashing it with plenty of beer:).

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Old Town Square

Old Town Square

Once upon a time, on the site of the Old Town Square, there was a noisy market. Without any plan, a settlement began to be built around it. And later, the settlement turned into the Old Town. Old Town Square has always been the center of the town’s public life. The Town Hall was here. General meetings were held here. Town criers read the decrees of the king here. Convicts were executed here.

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