Prague Travel Guide
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The Czech Republic lies at the heart of Central Europe and at its center is the beautiful and historic city of Prague. With a population of some 1.3 million residents, the city lies on either side of the Vltava River in the middle of Bohemia that is one of the three historic Czech territories; the others being Moravia and Silesia. The city has seven "Chapter … Read Prague introduction
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National Technical Museum
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This museum is a cavernous hall filled with gleaming old planes and cars. The private railway carriage of Austro-Hungarian Archduke Franz Ferdinand can be found on the main floor. The balconies are stuffed with motorcycles and …
Hoffmeister Hotel
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The beautiful Hoffmeister on Castle Hill embodies a turn-of-the-century charm on par with the fine palaces and villas of the romantic Mala Strana section. …
Perle de Prague (La)
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Located atop the most controversial architectural feat of the last decade, the Dancing Building, this restaurant is sassy and knows it. The St. Peter's fish in champagne sauce is a favorite entree as is the duck breast in port wine sauce. A …
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I don't normally write reviews on places I have been but I am still so angry about my recent stay in Prague that I had to share it. It was really the worst holiday ever and I am so glad to ... more
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Introduction
Matička Praha - 'little mother Prague' - was largely undamaged by WWII, and the cityscape is stunning. Its compact medieval centre remains an evocative maze of cobbled lanes, ancient courtyards, dark passages and churches beyond number, all watched over by an 1100-year-old castle.
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Franz Kafka Museum This much-hyped exhibition on the life and work of Prague's most famous literary son opened here in 2005 after three years in Barcelona and three years in New York. Entitled 'City of K', it explores the intimate relationship between the writer and the city that shaped him through …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 1215000 Area : 496km² Longitude / Latitude : 14.4569997787 / 50.1059989929 Currency : Czech Koruna (CZK) Weights & Measures system : Metric
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there Getting in and out of Prague is a snap, thanks to the cheap and well-run trains of Czech Railways (ČD) and the buses, which are even cheaper still, run more frequently and are quite comfortable. The budget prices and convenience of these modes of transports mean that air …
History
Recent History The Czech Republic has become a member state of the EU, and Prague will preside gracefully as the country finds a new place in the world. In August 2002 Prague experienced the worst floods in almost two centuries, with the river Vltava sweeping the city. Sixteen people died, hundreds …
Weather
Prague lies in the transitional area between maritime and continental climates, characterised by hot, showery summers, cold, snowy winters and generally changeable conditions. A typical day in Prague from June to August sees the mercury range from about 12°C (54°F) to 22°C …
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Overview of Prague
Prague has stood the test of time, but the floods of August 2002 threatened to ruin centuries of culture and history forever. Happily, the waters were no match for the robust landmarks and iron will of the people of this ancient kingdom, and the city is back, better than ever. Here, the last 1,000 …
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In the years since November 17, 1989, when Prague's students took to the streets to help bring down the 40-year-old Communist regime, the hundred-spired city has enjoyed an exhilarating cultural renaissance. Amid Prague's cobblestone streets and gold-tip spires, new galleries, cafes, and …
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