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