Travel Guide To Prague

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Prague is a picturesque favourite among tourists with its unique geographic position and history. It is a perfect summer and winter destination for anyone who wants to take a city break or longer for those who want to absorb more of this fairytale city.

Is Prague worth visiting?

Prague is one of the most well-preserved cities in Europe for Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Mannerism styles of architecture. Much of the Old Town Square is still intact, with building dating from the 14th to the 19th century. Prague has something for everyone. It is an ideal destination for romantics, history buffs, architecture lovers, fashionistas and partygoers.

How many days do you need in Prague?

Prague is an amazing city with lots to do and see, we recommend spending anywhere from 3 days minimum to 5 days to cover everything in detail and absorb much as possible. For a full detailed breakdown visit our post: How many days in Prague?

Features of Prague

Prague sits on the mighty Vltava River which divides the city in half. Beyond its beautiful architecture, Prague owes much of its picturesque frames to the 18 bridges built on the Vltava River, the most popular being the Charles Bridge, Legion Bridge, Palacký Bridge and more.

Charles Bridge

The Charles Bridge is the oldest and most iconic of all the bridges in Prague. Commissioned by King Charles IV in 1357 after its predecessor, the Judith Bridge, was destroyed in floods. It took 45 years until 1402 for its construction to complete. The Charles Bridge is most famous for its statues on both sides of its bank, depicting various saints and events, most notably the statue of The Saint of Bohemia: St. John of Nepomuk and among other figures. The Charles Bridge is a favourite among tourists and romantics and is the most visited monument in Prague. Its cobbled surface and view of the Old Town and Malá Strana will give off a romantic feel.

Old Town Square

The Old Town Square is the historic Town Square of Prague and where Prague comes to life. Much of the city’s iconic buildings are situated in or around 15 minutes walk from the Town Square. In the Centre of the Square, you will find the monument of Jan Hus Memorial with the depicted Hussite warriors facing in the direction of The Marian column. To your right corner will be the iconic Prague Astronomical Clock, and if you look to your left, you will see the two towers of the Church of Our Lady before Týn. Both of these buildings are a must-see in Prague.

Prague Astronomical Clock

The Prague Astronomical Clock is the third oldest operational Astronomical Clock in the World. Attached to the Town Hall building in 1410, it features a calendar with paintings of the twelve apostles, 365 names of saints, zodiac signs and four statues. At every strike of the hour between 9.00 a.m – 11.00 p.m, the Astronomical Clocks’ two window bays open, and the possession of the twelve apostles start. This event lasts a few seconds; however, it is a must-record memory to take back with you and a favourite among visitors.

Prague Castle

Prague Castle is another must-visit location. It is more of a complex of buildings which includes the Castle itself, St Vitus Cathedral, St George’s Basilica, Lobkowicz Palace, a terrace, a courtyard, a nearby square, armouries and dedicated museums and galleries. Depending on how many sites you wish to enter, this area will take you a couple of hours to half a day to explore.

Petrin Tower

See the spires and landscape of Prague from above at the Petrin Tower situated on Petrin Hill. The Petrin Lookout Tower was built as an observation tower in 1891 and stands 63.5 meters tall, 378 above sea level. It is the perfect panoramic view of the city from above. The Petrin Hill is perfect for a relaxed stroll among the greenery of the city, and if you are worried about the climb, there is the Petrin funicular railway which will take you from the base to the top.

The Prague Tourist information centre is located in the Old Town on the left of the Prague Astronomical Clock. Here you can get general advice, tourist maps and more.

Adress:

Staroměstské náměstí 1
Praha 1 – Staré Město 11000

The best time to visit Prague is in April and May, which experience moderate temperatures and is the cheapest time to travel to Prague.

Excluding Winter, Prague has a relatively moderate climate. That said, you can expect a chance of rain up to 25% at any time of the year.

However, the best time for you depends on what you want to do and avoid.

Summer Tourism

Temperatures are at their finest in June, July, and August, with the highest number of hours with sunshine. With the downside being it is the busiest period for tourism and crowds, flight and hotel prices peak in August.

Winter Tourism

Temperatures in December, January, and February do drop to -3°C; however, tourism does see a relative spike during the Easter and Christmas period, when international and domestic tourists will visit Prague for the Easter & Christmas Markets.

Off-Peak Season

The cheapest months to travel to Prague are March, April, and May. Find the monthly breakdown of weather in Prague by month to decide what is right for you.

Prague has a clean, safe and comprehensive network of metro lines, trams and busses for such a historic city.

Metro

The Prague Metro is straightforward to navigate and extends to all the city districts.

A (Green Line) – Cuts the city right in the middle of the city, South East to North West. You will likely mostly use line A as most of the city’s main attractions are near the stations on this line.

B (Yellow) – Passes via the city centre, Praha 1 district in the direction of South West to North East.

C (Red) – Primarily stops at stations on the city’s East side, following the Vltava River North and returning to the Eastern districts. Line C intersects with Lines A at the Muzeum station and Line B at the Florenc station.

For a more comprehensive outline of stations, nearby attractions and a downloadable PDF of the Prague metro, visit the page Prague Metro Map.

Trams

Like the metro, the Prague Tram system is comprehensive, covering the entire East and most of the city’s Western side. Stations marked with =M= are where the tram system meets the metro stations.

Buses

Buses are frequent and usually on time. Route numbers, maps and times are found on the bus stands at each stop.

Taxi

Taxis are generally very safe in Prague; however, before using them read our page on Taxis in Prague.

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