The City of Prague

Prague, largest city and capital of Czech Republic, is located on the banks of the river Vltava. For centuries, Prague has been the cultural, economical and political capital of Czech republic and is now home to about 1.9 million people. The Prague castle is the largest ancient castle in the world according to Guinness Book of World Records.

Prague is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and it is also one of the most visited too. Till 1989, there were not many people visiting Prague but after the fall of communism, this city prospered as a famous tourist destination. In 1992, UNESCO listed Prague's historic city centre in the list of World Heritage Sites and an year after Czechoslovakia split into Czech and Slovak.

Prague, even though transformed into a modern city, still maintains its rustic look with cobblestone streets of the old town with spectacular views of the buildings, churches and magnificent castle. Travelers can both explore and enjoy the city with ample opportunities to dine, shop and enjoy. There are hundreds of restaurants where you can taste the delicious Czech food, big markets where you can a souvenir for yourself and scores of bars and clubs to enjoy the nightlife.

Hotels in Prague

Prague, destination of several million tourists every year, boasts the state-of-the-art accommodation ranging from budget rooms to luxurious hotels. Hotels in Prague are easily available in lean season while it is very difficult to get one in tourist season if you don't have an advanced booking. Prague hotels are famous for their beautiful architecture, spacious rooms, cozy environment and scenic view. Apart form hotels, apartments are available in Prague if you are planning a longer stay.

Prague can be reached by air or road. The Ruzyně International Airport in Prague is connected to major cities in Europe as well as to other continents by several international airlines including the state carrier – Czech Airlines. The public transport in Prague is of very high standards and connects the various part of the city. The Prague Metro which has 51 stations in total, buses, the Petřín funicular to Petřín Hill and three ferries are the most convenient way of traveling around Prague. These modes of transport follow a common ticketing system dictated by the Czech government. One may also choose to hire a taxi to commute in Prague. To go to other parts of the Czech Republic, the best way is to travel by Czech railway system.

Tourist Attractions in Prague

Prague is considered the most beautiful city of central Europe and it is also one of the most visited one with the fall of communism in 1989. Prague is full of sightseeing opportunities as it is filled with historic buildings, ancient as well as modern architecture and maintains its rustic old look in spite of modernization of the past couple of decades.

The most popular sightseeing destinations among the tourist are the Prague castle, Charles Bridge, the Old town, Josefov, the New town, the Lesser Town, Loreta, Strahov Monastery, Prague Dancing House, Vyšehrad, Petřínská rozhledna, Prague Giant metronome and the Memorial to the 1989 Velvet Revolution. In fact, the Prague Castle is the largest historic castle of the world according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Prague also has several museums ranging from City Gallery to Technical Museum, from Museum of Fine Arts to Military museum.

There is a lot to do in the Czech capital. One can go around exploring the old city which still maintains its rustic looks with cobblestone streets of the old town with spectacular views of the buildings and churches or enjoy the nightlife in one of the several bar and clubs around the city.