Prague

Prague travel at your finger tips

Prague is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and has emerged from 50 years of communism with its stately Baroque buildings and medieval churches intact. During the season is packs out with tourists who come to marvel at its castle, cobbled lanes, lovingly preserved architecture and romantic atmosphere.

Attractions

Hradcany Castle is the seat of government and dominates the city from its elevated position across the river in the ‘Nove Mestre’ (new quarter). This huge complex dates back to the city’s brief heyday as the centre of the Hapsburg Empire and includes the impressive St Vitius Cathedral – a Gothic masterpiece, as well as other important sites like the Old Royal Palace, Golden Lane and castle gardens.

The ancient Charles Bridge links the two banks and it’s a bustling pedestrian thoroughfare full of buskers, artists and tourists taking photos of the wonderful vistas across the Vltava river.

Old Town Square is the focal point of the delightful old town and its many windy and ancient lanes. The square is lined with remarkable architecture, including the Medieval Old Town Hall, the Gothic steeples of the Tyn Church, the Baroque towers of St Nicholas Cathedral and endless handsome Baroque apartment buildings.

Around the city are several other important places of worship including St Nicholas church below the castle, and the Old Jewish synagogue, with its ancient cemetery.

Entertainment

Eating is a pleasure in Prague and in the summer there are endless outdoor restaurants lining the many squares, some found down hidden lanes. There are several local specialties but it is beer which the Czechs are famous for and several local brands are widely offered at great prices. The city is also famous for its numerous nightly soirées of classical music in the concert halls and cathedrals of Prague.

Hotels in Prague

Prague now has plenty of hotels since emerging in the 1990s as one of the most popular destination cities in Europe. Try DirectRooms.com which is a great site on which to make Prague Hotels with its user friendly interface. Prague Hotels vary from very expensive five star establishments near the Old Town Square to modest hotels in the suburbs.

Prague has an efficient metro system which means that most hotels are within easy reach of the city’s attractions and many hotels in Prague are located near the many metro stations for convenience.

Out and about – car hire in Prague

A hire car isn’t really necessary in Prague as you can easily walk about the popular areas, and traffic and parking can be problem. But you will need to arrange a hire car in Prague if you intend exploring the wonderful Czech countryside, particularly Bohemia.

All the major car hire companies are found in Prague with depots at the airport and in the centre. A shuttle bus leaves the airport every 15 minutes and connects with the metro, which transports you into the city centre. Prague car hire is cheapest when booked online. Car hire in Prague is most popular in the summer, so pre-booking is essential.