Shopping, Fashion

At the time of Advent, people like to meet in the traditional Christmas markets, where they fight against chilly weather, for example, with a classic mulled wine. But the most popular markets in Prague, such as those at the Old Town Square, the Square of Piece (Náměstí míru) or Jiří …

Czech Republic, with rent of 2400 euros (around 2530 dollars) per square metre in the Prague street Na Příkopě, reached the 23rd place in the ranking of the 71 most expensive shopping streets in the world. In first place remains the upper part of New York’s Fifth Avenue. The ranking …

Worldwide, there are thousands of different Czech products that are traditionally admired and respected.   While it would be impossible to list the thousands of items that are beautifully handcrafted in the Czech Republic, we’ve compiled a short list that will highlight a few of our favorites.   Porcelain One …

The taxi drivers will most likely lose one of their most advantageous “stepladders”. The government of the capital wants to prohibit them from entering Pařížská Street and the Old Town Square. That is one of the riskiest spots – the taxi drivers pick up tourists there and often charge them …

Palladium  This very large shopping mall just opened in 2007. There are four floors, with more than 200 shops and over 30 restaurants and cafes. There is also some historical value behind the Palladium, as the foundations are associated with 12th century structures which have been integrated into the architecture …

Together with the opening up of the economy after the collapse of the communist regime the supply of all goods in Prague has been fundamentally extended. Recently, big western brands, luxury boutiques, fast-food brands like KFC and McDonalds are appearing all around the city. Most shopping malls and arcades are …

The mixture in Prague of top-end fashion, lower-end kitsch and unique market stalls appeals to virtually everyone. However, if you wish to purchase luxury clothes or electrical goods, you have a better chance of finding them at home for a cheaper price. For antique enthusiasts, Prague offers countless antiquarian book …

If you want to buy something different or save some money try Prague’s markets. Some markets sell just fruit and vegetables; others target tourists and sell handcrafts etc. They might seem a bit tacky but there are goodies to be found, sometimes quite interesting stuff. You can find many markets …

Prague Christmas markets start on 26 November and run daily throughout December until 1 January. Markets are usually open from 09.00 until 19.00 (food stands until midnight). Major markets are located around Wenceslas Square and Old Town Square while smaller ones can be found around Havelska Trziste, Namesti Miru and …

The atmosphere of a beautiful blossom garden should be felt by Prague’s visitors when strolling around Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square. There are about 90 Easter market stalls on Old Town Square and 60 on Wenceslas Square, as well as other food stalls. During the Easter holidays there is …