Czech Republic is famous for its romantic capital city, Prague, its rich history and beautiful architecture which attracts millions of visitors each year. But did you know that the country is also famous for its 2000+ castles which makes Czech Republic one of the countries with the highest density of castles in the world? 


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Home to the capital of the Czech Republic and all of its cute and quirky districts. Discover the beautiful astronomical clock, rooftop bars, and art around every corner.

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Welcome to the capital of Czech Republic, a city rich in history and beer. Prague is a city filled with Gothic churches, Art Nouveau buildings, and local pubs on what feels like every corner. Not only does Prague have charm and character but it’s also a city where you come to have some of the best nights of your life. We promise you! 

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Languages: Czech

Emergency numbers:  Police (urgent): 158  Fire, ambulance, police: 112 


Prague Card (CoolPass) - most convenient option for tourists and best way to save some money if you’re planning to do lots of activities. The CoolPass starts at 51 Euro and can be purchased [here](https://praguecoolpass.com/eshop). This card gives you free access and discounts to many activities.


### Tourist Office


Prague Tourist Information Centre - Staroměstská radnice

Website: https://www.prague.eu/en & https://www.praguecitytourism.cz/en 

Address: Staroměstské náměstí 1, 110 00 Praha 1- Staré Město, Czech Republic

Email: tourinfo@prague.eu 

Telephone: +420 221 714 714

Opening hours: open everyday, 10:00 to 19:00 (Jul to Sep, 9:00 to 19:00)


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People walking in the city streets of Prague, Czech Republic

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Hamleys toy shop entrance in Prague, Czech Republic

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Church and buildings in a market square in Prague, Czech Republic

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Modern and classic buildings with cars parked outside in Prague, Czechia

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Woman in a dress standing by a river with swans in the water, Prague, Czechia

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Fruit and vegetable stall at Andel Market in Prague, Czechia

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City view of Prague from Radost Rooftop bar, Czechia

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Meet Prague

### Why go to Prague? 

Welcome to the capital of Czech Republic, a city rich in history and beer. 

Prague is a city filled with Gothic churches, Art Nouveau buildings, and local pubs on what feels like every corner. Not only does Prague have charm and character but it’s also a city where you come to have some of the best nights of your life. We promise you! 

During the day you’ll be able to explore all the beautiful parks like Riegrovy Sady and Letna Beer Gardens and enjoy a cup of coffee at one of the many cute cafes around the city. 


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Enjoy the beautiful cobblestone streets surrounding Old Town Square. Get to the Astronomical clock at the top of the hour to see the little show the clock puts on. You can also watch it from the patio at U Prince restaurant which gives you one of the best views of Old Town Square. 


You think Prague is beautiful by day? Wait for the real fun at night when the nightlife and city come to life. Want something fancy? Then jump on one of the river cruises overlooking the Charles Bridge and Prague Castle. If you’re looking for a bit of fun then join one of the local pub crawls like the Drunken Monkey PubCrawl which shows you the true drinking culture in the Czech Republic.


No matter the time of day, Prague is a city that is always full of life. A city full of history as well as excitement.

Roman Catholic St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague, Czechia

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Purple flowers in front of a church with two spires in Prague, Czechia

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### When to go:


Prague really comes to life in December with the Christmas markets where people from all over flock to see the beautiful markets in Old Town Prague. This is the time to enjoy some hot wine, buy Christmas decorations for your home, and eat local street food like a Trdelnik.


Then when the sun starts to shine on Prague from April to September the city is booming with tourists and good vibes. With patio- and park drinking season in full swing you can always find people outside enjoying the nice weather. 


Pro tip: Follow @praguetoday on Instagram for up-to-date events and special activities during your trip to Prague.

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Transport

### Getting There


Good to know: There are two buses (119 and 191) that leave the airport and drop you off at the metro stop (Nadrazi Veleslavin). From there you can take the green line metro to downtown Prague. The whole trip will take roughly 30 minutes and costs 32 CZK (2.00 €).


If you’re coming to Prague by car we recommend to either park on the outskirts of the city and then take the metro to the center or come on the weekend when more free parking is available. Otherwise parking can be quite challenging and hard to find in the city. We recommend using this website which shows you which streets have parking for non residents and how much it costs per [hour](https://www.parkujvklidu.cz/english/homepage/)

Prague has 3 train stations, the main one being Praha Hlavni Nadrazi (hl.n.). From Praha hl.n. You can get direct trains to and from Germany, Slovakia, Austria, Croatia, and many other countries. It’s a fairly large train station but it is located very centrally in the city close to Wenceslas Square so it’s easy to get to and from.

Vaclav Havel International Airport Prague - A very popular and busy airport for international travel. A quick bus and metro ride from the airport and you’ll be in the heart of Prague.

### Getting Around


Getting around on foot and by public transport are your best options to get around Prague as traffic gets pretty packed and there are a ton of one way streets. There’s buses, trams and metros to choose from.

You can buy tickets at any metro station as well as at designated tram stops. The majority of the machines take both cash and card. When riding the bus you can buy tickets from the driver with cash. Public transport within the city costs 24 CZK for 30 minutes and 32 CZK for 90 minutes. If you take public transport to the airport, 90 minutes is sufficient. These are the same tickets all across the city and across the different types of public transport. The metro is usually the fastest option although the tram offers the more scenic routes. You can also buy a 1-day pass for 110 CZK and a 3-day pass for 310 CZK. Don’t forget to validate your ticket by inserting it into the yellow machine before entering the metro or after hopping on the bus or tram! (Each ticket can only be validated once).


You can look [here](https://www.parkujvklidu.cz/english/homepage/) for parking spots but avoid driving at all costs. The city is so busy with trams, busses, cars, and scooters that driving is a nightmare in the city.

Prague is not known as a bike city. With its cobblestone streets and busy traffic Prague is too dangerous to ride a bike for most people. You do see the odd “Bolt” bike for rent but it’s much better to just walk around the city since it really isn’t that big for being a capital city. There are Lime scooters too that you can rent but because of the hills, the traffic, and the cobblestones a lot of accidents happen and we would not recommend these to you.


Walking is an easy, hassle free way to get around the heart of Prague. Most activities in Prague are located close together in the center of Prague (Prague 1) so walking around should be your go-to choice. We recommend using public transport, particularly the metro and trams, to get out further into the other districts. If you do decide to walk outside of Prague 1, beware of potential steep hills.

By Taxi/Car Sharing: a convenient ride back to the hotel from the bar, but be careful not to get ripped off. Uber is going to be your most affordable option. We recommend only using AAA Taxis. Prices start at 22,90 CZK per km depending on the tariff. When booking your taxi, you can ask for the one that costs 22,90 CZK per km. Always ask the driver for the estimated price up front. Tips are not included in the price, so it’s nice to tip the driver if you’re feeling generous.


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Liberec City Hall

Hamleys Toy Store Prague

Vyšehrad Park

Bohemian Paradise

Cathedral of St Barbara

Joystick Bar

Kasárna Karlín

Franz Kafka - Rotating Head

Drunken Monkey Pub Crawl

Blesi Trhy Flea market

Dancing House

Stromovka Park

Segway Experience Prague

The Grébovka Vineyard

Staropramen Brewery Visitor Centre

Lukov Castle

VR Play Park Prague

Fort of Science 

Prosek Bobsleigh Track

Wenceslas Square

Bio Oko 

Vojan Gardens

John Lennon Wall

Vltava River Cruise

Sparta Prague Football Game

Old Town Square

Radost Rooftop Bar

Liberec Heights

Štvanice Island

Náplavka

Petřín Lookout Tower

Lucerna Passage

DOX Centre for Contemporary Art

Ferdinand Porsche Birth House

Prague Planetarium

Mucha Museum

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Vyhlídka Máj

Museum of Senses

Beer Museum

Petřín Cable Car

The Regional Gallery Liberec

The State Chateau of Hluboká

Mikulov Wine Festival 

Žižkov Television Tower

Wallenstein Garden

Půjčovna Lodiček Boat Rental

Liberec Zoo

The Fortress Malešov

Prague River Cruise to Devil’s Channel

Malenovice Castle

SmíchOFF Climbing Center

Glow in the Dark Mini Golf

Průhonice Castle & Park

The North Bohemian Museum Liberec

Houska Castle

Castle Krásný Dvůr

The Technical Museum Liberec

Railway Restaurant Prague

Questerland Prague Escape Game Center

Znojmo Wine Festival 

Liberec dam

Letná Park

Mumlava waterfall

Divoká Šárka

City Game Prague

Vyšehrad

Žluté Lázně

Rudolfinum Gallery

Podolí Swimming Stadium

State Castle and Chateau Český Krumlov

Střelecký Island

Riegrovy Park

Letná Beer Garden

Riegrovy Sady Beer Garden

National Gallery Prague – Trade Fair Palace

Kampa Island

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Museum of Illusional Art

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Kunsthalle Prague

Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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Parukářka Park

Biking to Karlštejn Castle

Enamel Workshop Smaltum Prague

Havlicek Park

McGee’s Ghost Tour of Bohnice

Bezděz Castle

Holešovice Farmers' Market

HC Sparta Praha

Botanica Coffee Truck

Bohemia Boards and Brews

Sky Bridge 721

Madame Tussaud’s Prague

Old Jewish Cemetery, Žižkov

Sedlec Ossuary: Bone Church

Malešice Botanical Garden

National Museum

Paddle Boats on Vltava River

The most romantic city in Belgium. Bruges has beautiful sights around every corner!

Bruges

Belgium, small but packs a punch. Not known among its fellow Europeans as a destination hub nor among those beyond the continent but look close and you will find some hidden gems. A confusing country with 3 official languages! We're here to help you navigate it and find the best best places in Belgium. 

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Welcome to the rolling dunes and open beaches of Belgium’s coastline. West Flanders is, you guessed it, Belgium’s most western province. It’s most popular in the summer when everyone is looking for a coastal escape. 

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Well-known art highlight is the Michel Angelo mother with child from 1504. The only Angelo statue sent out from Italy while he was still alive. The Church of Our Lady (Dutch: Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk) is also known for its impressive architecture. With the second tallest brick tower in the world (115m high), Bruges Church of our Lady is one beautiful sight of the city. Look up anywhere in town and you should be able to make out the tower. 

Climb to the top of the tower for great views of Bruges. But there are things to see inside the cathedral as well. Entering the church is free, but you’ll have to buy a ticket to the museum to go further in. 

Don’t miss all the artworks and interesting tombs for a peak into Bruges’ history. The Church of Our Lady dates back to the 13th century, but wasn’t finished until the 15th century. 

- **Madonna and Child**: many artists have done their take on the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus over the centuries. Michelangelo’s statue is one of the most famous artworks. Plus, it’s the only bit of art by Michelangelo in all of the Low Countries, so you’re in for a unique sight. 
- But there’s even more art than just the statue. See paintings by Pieter Poubus and Gerard David, both master painters of Flanders in the Renaissance era in the 1500s. 
- Don’t miss the ceremonial tombs of father and daughter pair Duchess Mary of Burgundy and her father Charles the Bold. As Duchess, Mary ruled over the Low Countries in the 15th century.



Known for the Madonna of Bruges statue by Michelangelo, climb up the stairs of the Church of Our Lady for great views of Bruges from its tall tower.


Outside the Church of Our Lady on a winter evening, Bruges, Belgium

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Street next to the Church of Our Lady, Bruges, Belgium

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Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk, the Church of Our Lady, in Bruges, Belgium

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Church building, the Church of Our Lady in Bruges, Belgium

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Wooden sculptures inside the Church of Our Lady, Bruges, Belgium

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