| Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic | | | | their beer is delicious, popular and very |
| and is located on the Vltava River in central | | | | cheap. |
| Bohemia. In recent years the city has grown | | | | |
| very popular among tourists. It is an | | | | History |
| affordable holiday destination for people of | | | | |
| all ages and is characterized with a | | | | Prague has a vast history that dates right |
| romantic, medieval and historic appeal. | | | | back to 870 AD. Years later Charles IV |
| | | | (1346-1378) united Prague as his home. At the |
| Travelling to Prague | | | | end of WWI the Republic of Czechoslovakia was |
| | | | formed and democracy was achieved in 1989. |
| Flying is easy as the local Ruzyne Airport is | | | | These days, Prague is the capital of the |
| international and deals with flights from all | | | | Czech Republic and a member state of the |
| over the world. Other options of getting to | | | | European Union. |
| Prague include trains and buses, both of | | | | |
| which travel to and from Prague frequently | | | | Prague Sights and Attractions |
| everyday. | | | | |
| | | | The main highlight of the city is the huge |
| Accommodation | | | | Prague Castle (Prazsky Hrad). It is the one |
| | | | of the biggest castles in the world and a |
| The city of Prague has many popular areas for | | | | focal point of the city. By taking a walk |
| accommodation. All provide easy access to the | | | | through the small streets and lanes within |
| city centre, shops, restaurants and | | | | the city, you get the feeling of being back |
| attractions. Hotels are the most popular | | | | in time as its historic feel character is |
| choice for accommodation and these are often | | | | obvious to say the least. The architecture in |
| historic and magnificent looking buildings. | | | | the Old Town Square is impressive if you are |
| Be sure to book in advance as the city can be | | | | interested in buildings and construction. |
| busy and if you can't handle noise in the | | | | |
| early hours, stay closer to the outskirts. | | | | Shopping in Prague |
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| Dining Choices | | | | The city centre is the popular choice for |
| | | | shopping in Prague. The centre is packed with |
| The majority of people looking to eat out in | | | | high street, unique and quaint shops. Painted |
| restaurants in Prague go to the Old Town | | | | marionettes, hand-cut crystal and bohemian |
| Square. This has many restaurants and cafes | | | | jewellery is the most regularly sold goods. |
| that offer a wide range of international | | | | If fashion is of more interest to you then be |
| cuisine. The traditional Czech cuisine is | | | | sure to check out the malls in the city and |
| mainly meals of meat and dumplings that is | | | | the markets. |
| often not everyone's first choice. However, | | | | |