Prague

The city of a hundred spires — A fairy-tale skyline of Gothic towers, a castle above the river and Europe's best beer culture.

CzechiaBest time: April–June and September–October

Country

Czechia

Region

Europe

Best time

April–June and September–October

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Things to see & do

Signature attractions and experiences in Prague.

landmark

Charles Bridge

Baroque statues line the 14th-century crossing — go at dawn.

historic

Prague Castle

The world's largest ancient castle complex, with St. Vitus Cathedral.

historic

Old Town Square & Astronomical Clock

The 1410 clock still performs on the hour.

historic

Josefov (Jewish Quarter)

Six synagogues and Europe's oldest surviving Jewish cemetery.

park

Petřín Hill

Funicular, rose gardens and a mini Eiffel Tower.

food

Czech beer halls

Pilsner at the source — U Fleků brews since 1499.

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Signature events

May

Prague Spring Festival

Classical music's storied festival opens with Smetana's Má vlast.

December

Christmas Markets

Mulled wine and trdelník in the Old Town Square.

Getting there & around

Trams and metro run constantly (and the night trams too); the Airport Express bus reaches the main station in 35 minutes.

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Václav Havel Airport Prague

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Prague

Capital and largest city of the Czech Republic

Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Located on the Vltava River, the city has a population of about 1.4 million, making it the twelfth-largest city in the European Union. Its metropolitan area is home to approximately 2.3 million…

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