Probably a lot was written about this truly beautiful city and still reasons why Prague is so popular are quite simple. Strolling at cobblestone streets of the old town with great views at architecture buildings, churches and magnificent Castle make it believe. You can continue having a relatively cheap lunch or dinner at one of pubs accompanied with a world famous Czech beer. Later on cut the cost of an entrance ticket in a half to enjoy a classic music concert or for a younger crowd just clubbing and adoring beautiful Czech girls. When you get enough of tourist places just escape to peaceful leafy grounds of Vysehrad, Stromovka Park or take funicular railway to the Petrin Hill, no city in Europe has more rewarding views. Shopper lovers will not be left behind as often excellent and reasonably priced local goods swelling all the time. No matter if there is winter or summer, you will enjoy Prague at its best.

Prague seldom visited by tourists until the 1989 is now one of the most popular visited destinations in Europe.  City is situated on a broken terrain on both banks of the Vltava (Moldau) river in central Bohemia. ‘Maticka’ Praha as we call it ‘little mother Prague’ is very beautiful city. It’s our capital, cradle of our culture where many famous writers, artists, athletes, sports players, models, film directors were born. This city was under communism for over 40 years. Then Velvet Revolution of 17th November 1989 changes everything (now Czech Republic public holiday). And from moment when freedom came to the streets, city started enjoying a huge economic boom; even more after Czech Republic joined the European Union in 2004. Prague has a great scale of architecture buildings. In 1992 the historical core of the city covering 866 hectares was listed in the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Register. No matter where you will go there, you will discover some parts of that city multi-layered history dating from the Holy Roman Empire, the Habsburg Empire, the first Czechoslovak Republic (1918), the Nazi Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, the Communist Republic of Czechoslovakia to the now days of democratic Czech Republic. City undamaged by WWII can now offer unforgettable experience just walking through Baroque, Rococo and Art Nouveau redeveloped streets.

Take a walk
Exquisite examples of long periods of European architecture are joined together on the twisting narrow streets of this city; just take a walk, to take the city's pulse, spend time in the pubs and cafés, do some shopping, take a few romantic photos over Charles Bridge ...  and continue marvelling at the beauty of a thousand spires that has already attracted millions of tour groups. To see more we encourage you, take the tram rather than metro, recommended is tram no. 22 to 23 up to the Prague Castle.

Why is Prague so popular? There’s something magic about that city. We don’t know if it is Franz Kafka who’s attracting many Jewish to see Old Synagogue. We don’t know if it is a view from famous café Slavia over river and castle where former president used to go. We don’t know if it is inexpensive sort break offered in some travel agents shop. We don’t know if it is a desire to see post communist city which has been barred from visitor for many decades. We don’t know if it is strolling over Charles Bride at dawn. Maybe this Prague guide ... We don’t know … but what we know, you will fall in love with Prague.

How long should I stay in Prague? We recommend to stay at least three days otherwise you won’t have enough time to see all the best attraction which Prague can offer. Of course if you have more time you will not be in rush and you can indulge yourself in Prague atmosphere even better.

Why and When go to Prague? Prague’s compact centre and very efficient and inexpensive transportation system makes discovering this magical city’s architectural gems very easy, no matter if cold winters hot summer days. Although it might get quite cold in the winter, but the spring and autumn are very pleasant. Prague is a mixture of modern shops and ancient architecture, Gothic spires and Baroque facades. Absolutely fantastic place for leisure, to explore architecture, go shopping, taste European cousin and enjoy chilled Czech beer. For most young male travellers, Prague is famous for two things: the beer and the women which are some of the best-looking women in the world (visitors to Prague statistic: 40% - recommendations by friends and relatives, 30 % returning - a prior visit).

The Czech Republic becomes more westernized everyday, but still offers glimpses of what was once a truly distinct Eastern Europe. This westernization comes with perks (everyone speaks English) and downfalls (insane inflation), but overall there is much charm to be found if one ventures even remotely off the beaten path. For the beer aficionado, however, things are changing for the worse all too rapidly. Small breweries are going out of business and even the mighty Pilsner Urquell has undergone vast changes that most views as for the worse. Still, there is no place better to drink a pilsner and there are some great beers to be found by the astute hunter. There are some sights to see along the way as well. But get there soon before it becomes just one more stops on the European itinerary of the college sophomore crowd.

Prague Prices Index 
1 EUR = 24 Kc, 1 GBP = 30 Kc, 1 USD = 18 Kc
Cup of coffee in the city centum: 35 Kc to 100 Kc
McDonald meal around 100 Kc
Metro/tram ticket 26 Kc
Hostel dormitory average 400 Kc
3-star hotel lowest low season last-minute price 500 Kc
3-star hotel walk in high season rack rate 4000 Kc
Annual beer consumption 160L per head
Number of bars in Prague over 11,000
Number of churches in Prague over 150
Estimated average spend is 70 EUR per day on average
Population 1,184,000
Time zone GMT + 1 hour