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Discover Prague

Prague Castle, Prague
Prague Castle
Old Town Square, Prague
Old Town Square

City guide

About Prague

Prague unfolds along the winding banks of the Vltava river in central Bohemia. The 'City of a Hundred Spires' boasts one of Europe's most intact historic centers, seamlessly weaving gothic, renaissance, and baroque architecture across centuries.

The Czech capital is renowned for Prague Castle towering above the river, the statue-lined Charles Bridge, and an unrivaled beer culture. Within the maze of cobblestone lanes in the Old Town and the grand baroque avenues of Mala Strana, historic atmosphere meets you at every turn.

Best time to go
May, June, September, and October provide the most pleasant conditions, with mild temperatures (18 to 22°C), blooming gardens or golden autumn leaves, and thinner crowds than midsummer. July and August are warm and busy. Winter can be cold, but snowfall and holiday markets give the city a fairy-tale charm.
From the airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) is 12 kilometres west of the city. Trolleybus 59 connects directly to Nadrazi Veleslavin metro station (Metro Line A into the centre) in 17 minutes. The Airport Express bus runs non-stop to the Main Railway Station (Praha hlavni nadrazi). Official taxis cost around 30 euros.
Getting around
The historic core is compact and best explored on foot. Public transit is punctual, clean, and comprehensive: three metro lines (A, B, and C) and a 24-hour tram network cover the city. Tram 22 offers a classic scenic climb up to the castle. A 24-hour or 72-hour pass via the PID Litacka app is very convenient.

What to see in Prague

  • Charles Bridge (Karluv most)The 14th-century stone arch bridge spanning the Vltava, flanked by thirty baroque statues and dramatic gothic bridge towers at either end.
  • Prague Castle (Prazsky hrad)The vast hilltop castle complex containing St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, and the picturesque artisan cottages of Golden Lane.
  • Old Town Square and Astronomical ClockThe medieval heart of Prague surrounded by pastel merchant houses and the 600-year-old Astronomical Clock that performs an hourly mechanical show.
  • Mala Strana (Lesser Town)The picturesque baroque district nestled beneath the castle, filled with peaceful palace gardens, embassies, and St. Nicholas Church.

Neighbourhoods

  • Stare Mesto (Old Town)The historic medieval core of winding cobblestone alleys, ancient archways, gothic towers, and traditional beer halls.
  • VinohradyAn elegant leafy residential district recognized for art nouveau apartment houses, specialty cafes, and sweeping city views from Riegrovy Sady park.
  • HolesoviceA former industrial district turned design and art quarter, home to the DOX Centre for Contemporary Art and cutting-edge cafes.

Food and drink

Order traditional svickova na smetane: braised beef sirloin in a rich, creamy root vegetable sauce served with bread dumplings and cranberry compote. Savor roast pork knee (koleno) or beef goulash, and pair your meal with fresh draught Pilsner Urquell poured with a thick, velvety head of foam in a classic beer hall.

Questions about Prague

When is the best time to cross Charles Bridge without crowds?

Head to the bridge at sunrise or late at night. You will enjoy the statues and river reflections in serene peace when tour groups have departed.

How do public transit tickets work in Prague?

Purchase a timed ticket (such as 30 or 90 minutes) and validate it once in the stamping machine upon entering the metro station or boarding the tram.

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