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Hotel Paris opened in 1904 in the Old Town, directly opposite the Municipal House, and blends neo-Gothic with early Art Nouveau. Choose it when the building matters more than the room, since its interiors, café and bar keep the period feel. It sits in the middle of the old center, so expect city bustle at the door…
Burčák is young, still fermenting wine sold at harvest festivals from late summer into autumn, busiest in early September. Prague has several wine festivals, among them the Vinohrady festival, which in 2025 moved to Mahlerovy sady because of works on the square. Drink it the day you buy it, keep the cap loose because…
Once a year, dozens of museums, galleries and cultural sites stay open into the evening with free or discounted entry, music and talks. In 2025 it took place on a Saturday in June from 6 p.m. to midnight with 61 venues, and public transport on listed lines was free that night. Pick a few venues close together and…
Lucerna Music Bar, inside the historic Lucerna Palace complex, hosts a recurring Pop 80s and 90s video party with DJ Jirka Neumann. Music videos play on an LED wall while the DJ spins the hits. Doors have opened at 21:00 on Friday nights and entry is 18 and over. Check the venue program for the next date, since the…
Reduta opened in 1957 on Národní street near the National Theatre and is widely described as the oldest jazz club in Prague. The program mixes swing, Dixieland, big band and blues, and the hall goes dark once the music starts. Reserve a seat with the club, and have a drink in the separate Saxophone Bar. Locals still…
Pražská tržnice, the Holešovice market complex, is a city within a city of halls, food trucks and cafés. Hall 22 is the largest fruit and vegetable hall, and signs marked grower mean you buy directly from the farmer. Asian ingredients and Vietnamese food are easier to find here than in most of Prague. Some halls are…
Bohemian garnet is a deep red stone, and inspectors have found shops selling other garnet types, synthetic stones or coloured glass under that name. Ask for a certificate of authenticity and keep a dated receipt so you can seek a refund. The authentic Czech stone comes from one company, Granát Turnov, whose pieces…
The ramparts of Vyšehrad fortress look over the Vltava and its quays, and from the northern side Prague Castle sits in the distance. Walk in through the Tábor Gate about an hour before sunset and stay for the blue hour afterwards. It is quieter and more local than viewpoints near the center, with joggers and dog…
Vrtba Garden is a baroque terraced garden on the Petřín slope in Malá Strana, entered through a discreet door at Karmelitská Street. The upper terraces look over the red roofs, the dome of St Nicholas and Castle Hill, and late afternoon light usually flatters the dome. It is a seasonal garden that reopens each spring…
Strahov Library has the Theological Hall from the 1670s and the larger Philosophical Hall with a ceiling painting by Maulbertsch. The regular visit no longer enters the halls, which are protected from humidity and dust, so you look in from the doorway, and only limited special tours go inside. Buy a timed ticket…
Vyšehrad Cemetery is the national burial ground, where composers Antonín Dvořák and Bedřich Smetana, writer Karel Čapek and painter Alphonse Mucha rest. The monumental Slavín tomb at the eastern end holds many more figures in shared crypts. Enter to the left of the Basilica of Sts Peter and Paul, and note the seasonal…
Tickets bought in the PID app must be bought and activated before you board, and tickets activated only during an inspection count as invalid. The app has a short activation window, so buy before the tram arrives. Inspectors are not in uniform, but they must show a badge and, on request, a photo ID. If you are fined…
Outside the arrivals area, people with yellow Info signs sometimes approach travelers and offer rides at fares far above normal. The airport recommends its official Uber Airport service, which shows the total fare before you confirm, or another app or dispatch with a fixed price. Decline unsolicited offers outside the…
Divoká Šárka is a rocky nature reserve on the northwest edge of Prague, named after the warrior Šárka from Bohemian legend. Hiking trails start a few steps from the Džbán reservoir, about a ten-minute walk from Nádraží Veleslavín metro station, and several loops run through the valley. In summer the reservoir and the…
Prague runs public ferries on the Vltava, and any valid PID ticket covers them while bicycles ride free. Lines P1 and P2 run all year and the other lines are seasonal, running until the end of October, so check the timetable before planning a riverside walk or ride. Most ferries cross about every 20 minutes. They do…
Restaurants on the square and along the main tourist routes tend to cost noticeably more for food that is not better. Some add a service or cover charge, so read the bill and ask for a proper receipt. Walk a few streets away, or look for a posted set lunch menu, which is cheaper with less choice and often written only…
Look for the words pivo z tanku or a Tankovna sign on the door of a Prague pub. Tank beer is unpasteurised, reaches the bar from the brewery within about 48 hours and is poured from a sealed bag, so it never touches air. Pubs serving it are spread across the whole city, so you do not need to stay on the Old Town…
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