Czech Republic Travel Guide:
Prague
City Breaks
Tourists flock to
discover the amazing sights of Prague
Featured
article in our travel blog:
 6 Must-See Attractions In Prague, Czech
Republic
Dubbed the
“City of a Hundred Spires,” Prague is the capital of the Czech
Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. The city lies on either
side of the Vitava River and is a place of many beautiful and historic
buildings and bridges... read more.
Prague
City Breaks by Jez Rourke
The city of Prague is one of the
biggest in the former Czechoslovakia. The main international airport in
Prague is the Ruzyni International Airport, located about 12 miles from
the centre of Prague. There are plenty of buses and trains that run from
the airport to the city centre, a journey of about 45mins. If you are on
your first Prague city break, check the prices of taxis from the airport
before you go, it shoudn't be no more than 700 Koruny.
Getting Around Prague
Visitors have the option to
rent a car and drive, but laws require drivers to be over 18 and children
12 and under have to ride in the back seat and seatbelts are mandatory
just as it is in the States. Car rental companies will accept all foreign
diving licenses except for citizens from Australia and New Zealand who
need an International License. Drivers who enter Prague are advised to
take note that they park their vehicles in secured parking facilities and
to not leave any valuables visible as they report frequent theft often.
Sighteeing & Things To Do
in Prague
There are a lot of things to
see in Prague like the Prague Castle one of the oldest structures in the
Czech Republic dating back to ninth Century by a Czech prince. Tourists
are advised to make tour arrangements in advance for those who want to
take photographs and view the castle in more detail. St.Vitus Cathedral
built in 1344 by Emperor Charles IV, and the cathedral was completed in
1929 and it's noted that there's a nice view from the Great Tower on a
clear day.
If
plans include any sightseeing there are private companies that offer
tours of Prague for a nominal fee, but contact the company direct for any
pricing for tours.
There
are modern day things in Prague like Internet cafes identical to places
like Starbucks and a vast number of eateries that serves traditional
Czech cuisine and Prague restaurants like the Hard Rock Café that serves
traditional American food. There are 7 full-scale shopping malls in and
around Prague that have full stores similar to the malls in the United
States. It's ideal to look online at major hotel chains to find a hotel
and if you're on a budget you can consider going to a hostel instead as a
way to save money.
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