Prague

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Prague has been nicknamed the "city of a thousand spires." As you glance over its 1,100-year-old skyline you'll be rewarded with countless splendid views of lovely domed churches and soaring old towers that combine to make Prague one of Europe's architectural gems.

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Even though a household name since the nineties, Prague has been labeled as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe for many centuries. Located in the heart of Europe, Prague has been the crossroad for many merchants, artists and scientists throughout the centuries. From Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, to pope John Paul II, to Queen Elizabeth II, this city has …

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Planning a Trip

LANGUAGE Czech CURRENCY Czech Crown BEST TIME TO VISIT June to August NEAREST RAILWAY STATION Praha hlavní nádraží NEAREST AIRPORT Vaclav Havel Airport(PRG) EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER 112 INTERNET ACCESS Prague is well wired. Wi-fi (pronounced vee-fee in Czech) is ubiquitous. Most hotels, including pensions and youth hostels, offer it free of charge to guests, though occasionally more expensive properties charge …

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Getting Around

Metros Metro service most of the major attractions in and around the center. The Prague metro is renowned for its artful design, frequently making “most beautiful metro in the world” lists. It operates on 3 lines, A, B, and C, often referred to by color (green, yellow, and red, respectively). Easy-to-read maps are posted on platforms and in metro cars. …

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History & Culture

The earliest settlement in Prague can be traced back to the Palaeolithic Age. The foundation of Prague was laid by the ancient king Boyya in 1306 B.C. The surrounding territory of Bohemia was named after him. Later, the Celts established a settlement in the south of modern-day Prague. The city was occupied by German tribes and Slavic immigrants who gave …

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Top Attractions

Prague Castle In Prague’s Hradčany neighborhood, Prague Castle (Pražský hrad), once the home of Bohemia’s kings, is today the official residence of the Czech Republic’s President and one of the city’s most visited tourist attractions. Originally built as a walled fortress around 970 AD, the castle has changed dramatically over the years and contains examples of most of the leading …

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