Guides in Prague. Excursion “Prague. Turn back time. From the Old to the New City"

Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic, the historical center of Europe. Main state language is Czech, but local residents, especially young people, speak English fluently. Czechs whose age has “crossed” the mark of 45-50 years can understand and speak Russian.

Tourist Prague

Interesting facts about Prague that you should definitely take note of:
Such a selection of beer, the freshness and variety of which is literally off scale, is not found in any other country, much less in any city.
The tram network is well developed - if you want to explore the city, see all its beauties, but not feel tired, then it’s time to transfer to trams. By the way, they Prague They go strictly according to the schedule.
IN Prague There is night tram- True, it costs a little more than usual, but it rides around the city all night.
Almost every second restaurant in the city has a menu in Russian, which will make life much easier for tourists who do not know Czech or English.
Many cafes and bars offer menus with pictures of dishes for the convenience of customers. Even without knowing the language and not understanding the name of the dish, you can easily see its real image, volume and cost.
It’s worth turning deep into any Czech street, slightly removed from the city center, and the amount of the check in a restaurant or cafe will be simply ridiculous in comparison with prices in the central historical part of the city. As an equally pleasant bonus there will be huge portions.
In the evening take a walk around Prague- pure pleasure. City services took care of organizing the most competent illumination of not only spiritual objects, but also architectural landmarks.
If you climb to the very top of St. Vitus Cathedral, you can see Prague almost from a bird's eye view. An incredibly beautiful sight.
Wonderful sea ​​lion can only be seen at the Prague Zoo. The animal willingly makes contact with people, demonstrating touching tricks and entire performances at lunchtime.
The locals are very friendly and welcoming people. A lost tourist can, without a twinge of conscience, approach a Czech and ask for directions to the hotel, in turn, the Czech will “go out of his way” to explain the way to the hotel and the best way to get there using language, manipulation or an Internet map on his phone.
Many older Czechs living in Prague know Russian well and speak it.
IN Prague just an incredible concentration of attractions. The whole city is one big monument architecture. Moreover, it makes no difference whether you are on the central historical street, near the Charles Bridge or three metro stops from the center. The city is truly beautiful, acts like a magnet for tourists, where every building attracts the eye and carries its own history.
IN Prague it's hard to single out the most best restaurant, cafe or bar. Each catering establishment offers the highest level of service, a variety of dishes, a wine and beer list, and an affordable price tag for tourists, even in the city center. The only thing you need to do is always check the bill at the establishment; a large flow of visitors often causes confusion regarding the presence or absence of served dishes in the check. But administrators never sort things out, don’t quarrel with visitors, and always admit they made a mistake.

Ten things you should definitely do while in Prague:
- standing near the Astronomical Clock, find out the exact time;
- make a wish cherished wish on the Charles Bridge;
- taste dumplings (a floury sweet, like our pretzels), drink mulled wine, eat the famous pork leg;
- it’s hardly worth mentioning Czech beer, which has a fabulous taste;
- try the national drink of the Czech Republic - Becherovka;
- visit stores specializing in the sale of Czech Garnets;
- get lost in the city and calmly explore it without haste and fuss - it is beautiful not even in the center, but far beyond its borders;
- ride a tram - interesting and educational in terms of exploring city streets and houses painted in bright colors;
- feed the swans at the foot of the Charles Bridge - they are tame, asking for bread, which causes a storm of emotions and tenderness;
- ride on river boat along the Vltava, during a walk there is a magnificent view of the city streets, architectural structures and houses located on both banks of the river.

Currency exchange in Prague
IN Prague low crime rate, but pickpocketing is common. Therefore, it is advisable not to take large sums of money with you on excursions or just for walks. The ideal option is a payment plastic card, which can be used to make payments in almost 99% of stores and catering establishments.
It is advisable to exchange currency at money exchange points or banks. BUT! Be careful! Many banks charge exorbitant fees for currency exchange. Therefore, it is advisable, before making an exchange, to clarify the amount of the commission and find out whether there is one or not.
Under no circumstances change money from a random person who comes up to you on the street and offers this service. His goal is not to exchange, but simply to deceive.
Many tourists change money in the Old Town on Panskaya Street with people of Arab or Turkish nationality. Risky, but without commissions and at a favorable rate.

Main telephone numbers in Prague
Rescue service - 112.
Prague City Police - 158.
Fire brigade - 150.
Ambulance - 155.
The telephone helpline operating throughout the country is 1180.
Helpline telephone numbers operating abroad - 1181.
Attention! There is a tourist information call center in the city! Contact number 12444.
Operators speak Czech, German and English. By telephone, tourists can be advised about events and cultural events taking place on the days of arrival inPrague, suggest the right one tourist information regarding: issues of movement around the city, necessary telephone numbers, as well as addresses of companies. The help desk operates on weekdays from eight in the morning to seven in the evening. It is most profitable to call from payphones, of which there are a lot in the city, or from landline phones installed in the reception area of ​​each hotel. The cost of a call to the service is equivalent to the cost of a local call.
International phone calls
To call from Prague to Russia, dial 00, then the country code, then the city code and local number phone.
Internet access
IN Prague There is a very widespread network of Internet cafes where you can use a computer and access the Internet. As a pleasant “bonus”, a tourist can drink a cup of tea, coffee or other drink. The only drawback of Internet cafes is that they are open until ten o'clock in the evening, even in the city center.

Public transport in Prague

You can get around the city by metro, buses or trams. Fortunately, both types of transport run strictly on schedule and quite often. At all Prague It is considered one of the best cities in Europe in terms of a developed public transport system. Travel for children under six years of age is free, for children from six to fifteen years old - half the cost of an adult ticket.
Tickets for the tram are purchased at special kiosks and stalls, but, unfortunately, they are not available at every stop. Therefore, you will have to walk quite a bit to buy travel cards if the tourist has not taken care of this in advance.
IN Prague four metro lines A, B, C and D. But even with the abundance of stations, it is very difficult to get confused. The historical city center is located at the Muzeum station. This is exactly what you need to focus on when planning your tourist route.

A short guide to metro stations:
- Staromestska metro station - exit right in the Old Town area.
- Muzeum station - get off right at the foot of Wenceslas Square, and if you get to the Mustek metro station, then exit at the end of Wenceslas Square.

Travel tickets in Prague

There are two types of tickets in the city: single-use and multiple-use.
Features of a one-time ticket: designed for a thirty-minute trip on one type of transport without transfers to another. Let's say you took the metro a few stops, got off at the desired station, solved all the questions and, if you still invest thirty minutes, you can take the metro again and go a couple of stops. The main thing is to do it in half an hour. It’s not worth the risk - inspectors can come in at any time and check the ticket of each passenger and, if they discover that the travel card has expired, they can fine you. Moreover, the fine is quite serious.
Advantages of a multiple-use ticket: designed for a 75-minute trip. Can be used to travel by any type of public transport (except taxis). You can make transfers from bus to metro, from metro to tram without a time limit, the main thing is to fit within the time limit from the moment the pass is activated.
You can buy a ticket at special yellow kiosks, in information centers, newsstands. Tickets can only be purchased from ticket machines using coins. Before your trip, don’t forget to validate your ticket; this is done right at the entrance to the metro/tram/bus.
If you plan to move around the city a lot, often and over several days, then it is most profitable to purchase tourist travel tickets for public transport. A ticket for twenty-four hours will cost around one hundred crowns. There are also tickets for three and five days.
You can buy a tourist ticket at information centers, as well as at some metro stations (Namesti Miru, Nadrazi Holesovice, Dejvicka, Hradcanska, Florenc, Hlavni nadrazi, Mustek). For children under six years of age, travel will be free.
Cash desk opening hours are from 6.30 am to 6.30 pm.

How to get to Prague from the airport and back

From Ruzyne Airport to Nadrazi metro station you can take bus number 119. This is the most cheap option trip, the cost of which will cost about 20 Czech crowns. Travel time is no more than twenty minutes, and buses run every 10-15 minutes. This option is also suitable for those who need to get from Prague to the airport.
From the airport to Prague:
The bus leaves at the terminal from platform II at the airport. The first flight departs at 04.25 am, the last at 23.40. The final stop of the bus is Nadrazi Veleslavin metro station. If the travel ticket time still allows you to complete the route (up to 30 minutes), then you can take the nearest metro station and get to the hotel or city center.
From Prague to the Airport:
Bus 119 can be boarded near the Nadrazi Veleslavin metro station. The first flight towards the Airport leaves at 4.50 am, the last at 0.18 am. The airport is the final arrival station.

Special delivery service
The CEDAZ delivery service operates at the airport. It is easy to recognize the transport of this company - white vans are parked right next to the arrival terminal, leaving for Prague every half hour. The first flight is at 5.30 am, the last flight is at 21.30. Ending station- Dejvicka and Namesti Republiky metro stations (lines A and B, respectively). You can go to the airport in the same way - landing is carried out near the above metro stations.
A one-way trip for one person with luggage will cost around 90 CZK; children under ten years of age are transported free of charge. For tourist groups Other tariffs apply, which largely depend on the number of people. By the way, the group will be taken directly to the foot of the hotel, where they plan to stay, regardless of its distance from the Airport.

Sights of Prague

Historical component Prague located on both sides of the Vltava River. The left bank is Prague Castle and Lesser Town. Right bank of the Vltava River - Old Town and Nove Mesto, Jewish Quarter. Both banks are connected by the greatest and most luxurious Charles Bridge.
In the Old Town, the Old Town Square - the heart - deserves special attention from tourists. Prague. The square has been simply gorgeously restored, has retained its former appearance, and this is where you should start getting acquainted with the historical part of the city. Walking around the square, you can get acquainted with the Church of the Virgin Mary in the Gothic style, and the astronomical clock decorating the Old Town Town Hall. One can hardly miss a moment without waiting for the beginning of each hour, when the twelve apostles appear on the clock and a melodic composition plays in time with the movement of the hands and the striking of the clock. And you can hardly refuse a visit to the Town Hall tower, from where you will have a breathtaking view Prague.

Old Town Square- history in each object
You should definitely walk along the streets located in close proximity to the square. Each of them deserves special attention and admiration: the magnificent Paris Street, the beautiful Tyn Street, the noisy and cheerful Melantrichovaya, along which you can walk to Wenceslas Square. Celetna Street will lead to the Powder Tower, where it starts Old city. And literally a stone's throw from the tower, the Public House is a bright representative of the Art Nouveau style.

The Charles Bridge
Be in Prague and not taking a walk along the Charles Bridge is unforgivable. Usually this attraction is visited by tourists first, regardless ofnumber of arrivals to Prague. Even if the city is visited for the second or third time, it is impossible to deprive yourself of the pleasure of walking again and again along the wonderful stone bridge, where every cobblestone, every statue, every roughness on the centuries-old stones preserves the history of Great Prague. Charles Bridge is charming at any time of the day; during the day, it offers a breathtaking view of the seething Vltava River with river boats and swimming swans, and in the evening, due to the perfectly organized lighting, the volume and seemingly animated sculptures will take your breath away.

Prague Castle
This is a whole complex consisting of several castles, churches with centuries-old history. Due to the high concentration of attractions on one square kilometer, a tour of Prague Castle takes at least four hours! Don’t rush to enter the Castle - turn left and walk to the site, from where you will see a wonderful panorama of Prague with its incredibly beautiful houses, river, and bridges.

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After walking around Prague Castle, you can go to get acquainted with the Lesser Side, which includes the palace gardens, Nerudova Street, leading tourists to the very center of the Lesser Side - Lesser Town Square. It is from here that you can leisurely walk in a couple of minutes to the Church of the Virgin Victorious.

Prague Loreta
This attraction is located right at the foot of Hradcanska Square, from where you can walk along Loreto street to the famous Prague and throughout Europe of the Strahov Monastery, where the famous library storing many manuscripts and books is located. By the way, the walls in the reading rooms are covered unique frescoes. The library is ancient; many publications were published back in the 16th century and have survived to this day. Today, the repositories contain more than 2.5 thousand manuscripts, one and a half thousand reprinted books, and in total more than 130 thousand books.
Another library with city status, open to everyone, is located at the exit from the Staromestska metro station. In the lobby of the library there is a unique sculpture, an art object called “The Well,” made from more than eight thousand books stacked in a circle. Local residents say that when the construction of this structure was announced, people from all over the city began to come and bring books. There is a mirror installed inside the “well”, so it seems that it has no bottom. It looks very impressive and contrasts with the facade of the library, decorated with monumental sculptures. In general, the building looks very beautiful and unique; a mixture of modernism and classicism in the design makes its contribution. By the way, twenty percent of the space in the City Library building is allocated for the residence of the mayor Prague. Therefore, the library has important cultural and political significance.

Museums of Prague

Usually per visit Prague several days are allocated as part of the excursion tourist route, so time to visit museums and exhibition galleriesThere’s not much left at all, but if you still have a couple of hours to spare, then you can safely go to:

National Museum
Exhibits telling about the history of Slovakia, Moravia and of course Bohemia. The halls feature expositions of anthropology, paleontology, zoology, and an exhibition of minerals and stones.
Where is: right outside the Muzeum metro station.
Working hours: depends on the time of year, then if we take the average figure, then from 10 am to 17 pm. The museum is open seven days a week, that is, the so-called Sunday - the first Tuesday of the month.

Lapidarium
Only here you can get acquainted with stone sculptures that have survived to this day from the 11th-12th centuries. The exhibits are truly priceless and collected from various areas Prague, including from Charles Bridge.
Where is: metro station Vltavska or Nadrazi Holesovice (Prague 7). You can take tram numbers 5, 12 and 17 to Vystaviste station.
How does it work: from Tuesday to Sunday, Tuesday to Friday from 12 to 18 hours, Saturday to Sunday: from 10 to 18 hours.

Dvorak Museum
If you want to learn more about the life and work of composer Antonin Dvorak, then it is better to do this by visiting the musician’s museum.
Where is: I. P. Pavlova metro station.
How does it work: from 10 to 17 hours every day except Monday.

If you want to explore non-tourist Prague, then you should definitely:
- take a funicular ride up the majestic and colorful Petřín Hill. It is from here that you can truly enjoy all the beauty of the city from a bird's eye view. There is also a unique Rose Garden on the hill, which is worth a stroll.
- go to the Prague Zoo, which is one of the three best zoos in Europe.
- will go to Vysehrad, where you can walk around the city cemetery, where world-famous people are buried. By the way, from Vysehrad the tourist will have a stunning view of the Vltava and Prague.
- explore the Vinohrady district, where every building is unique objects, built in Art Nouveau and Renaissance styles.

Shopping centers in Prague

IN Prague There are a lot of shopping centers, hypermarkets, small but well-stocked shops, and branded clothing boutiques. The cheapest store where you can buy everything for your home and family, including food, is Tesco.
If you want to stroll through spacious shopping centers and buy branded clothing, jewelry, and interior items in one place, then you should definitely visit the shopping centers: Novy Smichov, Palac Flora. In the very heart historical center There is a huge shopping center.
Most shops start operating at 8 or 9 am. Some grocery stores open as early as seven in the morning. The completion of the work depends on the profile of the retail facility. Boutiques are open until six or seven in the evening. Shopping centers and hypermarkets are open until 8-9 pm without weekends or holidays, while small stores specializing in the sale of clothing, shoes, haberdashery, souvenirs and other piece goods have reduced opening hours on Saturday by an hour, and are generally closed on Sunday.
Shops located in the historical part Prague and which can be done without moving to public transport visit:
Debenhams Shopping Center
Located near Wenceslas Square (Mustek metro station). Open: Mon-Fri from 10.00 to 20.00, Sat - from 9.00 to 17.00, Sun - from 10.00 to 20.00.
Shopping center "Kotva"
Located right next to Republic Square. Open seven days a week, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
There is no point in listing boutiques, souvenir shops, and trading stalls selling costume jewelry and jewelry made of precious metals - they are located at every step in the historical part of the city.

What to bring from Prague

Czech garnet jewelry

In general, garnet is a symbol of the Czech Republic, the hardest gemstone. Mining is carried out in several regions of the country, but most often processing is carried out at the Turnov factory. Products from this manufacturer are branded with the letter “G” (G1 and G2). To distinguish a real Czech garnet from a fake one, you should know several features:
- real Czech garnet has a rich blood-red color.
- on average, the size of the stone does not exceed five millimeters, with a maximum of seven. Anything more is highly likely to be fake. It is clear that garnets can be larger than seven millimeters, but jewelry with such stones will cost a huge amount of money.
- in jewelry stores, when purchasing garnet jewelry, they can easily issue a certificate of authenticity - an obligatory component of the purchase.
- a garnet mined and processed in the Czech Republic has 56 facets, but the fake has only 12 facets. Of course, it won’t be possible to count the edges, but it’s hardly possible not to distinguish 56 from 12.
- you should buy pomegranate products exclusively at specialized retail outlets. IN Prague There are two such stores: one is located on Panska 1 street, the second is Dlouha 28. These stores belong to the Turnov enterprise network and sell only real products.

Czech crystal
See shops selling Czech crystal in Prague- easy, especially in the evening, when the shimmer of light, shine and splendor of a shopping facility are visible several tens of meters away. Crystal products look very beautiful, taking into account the fact that sellers take a responsible approach to the design of display windows and lighting in the sales area, when the shine and shimmer of crystal pendants makes your head spin. Prices are quite high for the average tourist, but lower than in Moscow for similar products.
In general, the Czech Republic is famous for its products made of crystal, porcelain and ceramics, most of which are handmade.

Costume jewelry and jewelry
The Czech jewelry brand is JABLONEX. It is difficult to convey in a nutshell the charm and sophistication of jewelry made from rhinestones, beads, and imitation pearls. If desired, the same rhinestones or beads can be purchased by weight.

Easter eggs
They are actively sold on the eve of Easter, but even outside this holiday you can find souvenir shops where hand-painted Easter eggs will be sold. An original and unusual gift for yourself and loved ones - a great reminder of Prague.

This is an ancient fortress with an area of ​​45 hectares with picturesque towers, gardens, palace complex, historical buildings where museums are located. Main attractions: Gothic Cathedral St. Vitus, Wenceslas and Vojtech, as well as Golden Street with miniature houses, where, according to legend, alchemists lived.

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On it stands the town hall with the famous astronomical medieval clock, Tyn Church (one of the symbols of Prague), St. Nicholas Cathedral with a crystal chandelier in the shape of a crown. It was presented by Russian Emperor Nicholas II.

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It is 520 meters long and connects the banks of the Vltava River. A hangout for musicians, artists, and souvenir sellers. The bridge is over 600 years old.

The highest hill in Prague with picturesque gardens, a tower that looks like a smaller version of the Eiffel, a mirror labyrinth and an observation deck.

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It is 750 meters long, similar to a boulevard. There is a monumental building on it National Museum, as well as a monument to St. Wenceslas - the heavenly patron of the Czech Republic.

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Historical district of Prague with beautiful houses.

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One of the largest in Europe. The zoo has a unique pavilion where the jungle is recreated.

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For those who came for a week

Žižkov TV Tower. Its peculiarity is its unusual decoration. Giant cast iron babies (each weighing 700 kg), made by sculptor David Cherny, crawl along the tower. The height of the building is 216 meters, there is a bar, a restaurant inside, observation decks and a hotel with a single deluxe room.

How to get there: by metro to Jiřího z Poděbrad station or by land transport before tram stop with the same name.

dancing House. It was built on the site of a building destroyed during the war. The house seems to be clenched into a fist by a giant: according to the architect’s idea, it is a metaphor for a dancing couple. among the people unusual building called "Ginger and Fred" (after Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire) and "The Drunk House".

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Address: Jiráskovo náměstí 1981/6, Prague 2.

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Located in a former brick factory. In the courtyard of the museum there is a famous fountain - two bronze men pissing, who write words asked by visitors with water. The museum is divided into two parts: “Existential Space” and “Imaginary Typography”.

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Address: Cihelná 2b, Prague 1.

From here you have a gorgeous, photogenic (especially at sunset) view of the Vltava River and bridges. The park has a 24-meter metronome with a 20-meter barbell. At this place there used to be a huge monument to Stalin. Nearby you can see old pairs of shoes hanging - a symbol of the need to part with the past without pity.

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Address: Letenske sady (Letna Park), Prague 7 - Letna.

The narrowest street is. Its width is 70 centimeters. One person can walk along it: for this purpose, traffic is regulated by special traffic lights. Previously, this was a fire passage between houses, and “Devil” was the name of the winery located nearby.

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The street is located on Kampa Island (in the “Venice of Prague”), where there are many interesting tourist sites. Including the wheel of a 500-year-old water mill.

How to get there: walk 150 meters from the Charles Bridge (if you move from the center towards Hradcany, after the bridge you need to turn right).

Which is considered a man-made monument not only to the legendary Beatle, but also to freedom. The wall was painted over many times, but the young people painted it again. The cult place has become a tourist place.

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Address: Velkopřevorské náměstí, Prague 1.

Tankodrom Milovice. Located 50 kilometers from Prague. From 1968 to 1991, the headquarters of the Central Group of Forces of the USSR was based here, now it is a giant entertainment complex with tanks, special-purpose trucks and ATVs that you can ride.

Is in Prague hotel Anděl. This is one of the largest (121 meters long) and detailed models of railway tracks in the world, running along the Ustsky and Karlovy Vary regions. Stations, landscapes, towns are recreated in the smallest detail.

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Address: Stroupežnického 3181/23, Anděl, 150 00 Prague 5.

Tour of unusual monuments . You can arrange a walking tour along your own route.

• There is a hanging man on Gusovaya Street (a monument to Sigmund Freud).
• Along the banks of the Vltava, near the Kampa Museum, 34 penguins are marching and there is a six-meter-tall chair.
• There are also many unusual sculptures in the museum itself. In the courtyard, for example, there are three giant babies - “brothers” of those crawling on the Žižkov TV Tower.
• Near the Estates Theater there is the “Cloak of Conscience”, or “Commander” (dedication to the opera “Don Giovanni” by Mozart).
• In the Futura gallery there is a monument to sycophancy - two naked five-meter human figures, bent at an angle of 90 degrees.
• On the wall of the Na Zábradlí theater in Prague there is a human embryo that begins to glow in the evening (work by David Černý).
• In the Lucerne shopping center on Vodickova Street there is an unusual statue of the patron saint of the Czech Republic. Saint Wenceslas sits on an inverted horse.
• At the foot of Petrin Hill there is a monument to the victims of communism.

Gastronomic tour. In the Czech Republic you should definitely visit authentic establishments and try National dishes or .

There are such cafes and bars, for example, in the areas of Zizkov and Vinohrady.

You need to try boar's knee, dumplings with goulash, duck, utopentsy, marinated cheese.

• To the Ferdinada restaurant on Karmelitska, 18.
• To the Vytopna beer depot on Wenceslas Square. Beer here is served on small steam locomotives along rails laid between the tables of visitors.
• Coffee shop Kafíčko near the Kafka Museum, where very tasty thick hot chocolate. Address: Mišeňská 67/10, Praha.

For those who want to feel like a local

Bike tour. The best way study non-tourist places cities - bicycle (classic or electric). Prague has several cycling routes that pass through places where locals relax. You can find out the details.

Slope in Riegrovy Sady, from where it opens beautiful view. Prague residents come here for picnics. Be sure to bring a blanket with you.

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Cinemas under open air : Výletní kino Smíchov, located on the Smichov embankment of the Vltava, Žluté lázně beach (movies are shown here on Tuesdays), art space MeetFactory.

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On the Vltava with open concert venues and bars, a farmer's market (open on Saturdays), where you can buy fresh vegetables, fruits, bread, fish, cheese and other products. From October to April, one of the ships moored here has a sauna.

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Here you can find inexpensive rarities from sellers from different countries Europe. The market is open on weekends from 9:00 to 14:00.

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Theater "Ta Fantastika". This is a black theater where artistic performances based on the optical effect of a black cabinet are shown. Thanks to this, objects on stage “come to life” and become characters along with the actors. The main means of expression here are movement, light, music. You won't need a translator.

What not to waste time and money on in Prague

1. Experienced travelers do not recommend waiting on Old Town Square when the clock on the city hall begins to strike. Yes, it’s an interesting sight: the figures begin to move, a trumpeter plays. But it’s definitely not worth wasting time waiting for this.
2. The same applies to another event - the changing of the guard at Prague Castle. There's nothing special about it.
3. It is quite expensive to visit the Jewish quarter and the cemetery located here. If you are interested in historical burials, it is better to visit the Visegrad Fortress, where many famous Czechs are buried.
4. You can save money on walks along the Vltava. They are quite short, not cheap, and you can clearly see the river from the banks.
5. It is not recommended to linger in the park in front of the Main Station: according to reviews, this is not the most crime-free place in Prague.
6. There is no need to pay money to enter Zlata Street: you can walk along it in the evening for free. You can also save on visiting the royal chambers of Prague Castle.
7. Skip the not-so-tasty ham from the skewers in Old Town Square. You will most likely have a large and expensive piece cut off, which you will probably regret.
8. Don't spend time in shopping centers and passages of Prague. You won't find anything special in them.

Guides to Prague

Prague has hundreds of attractions worthy of attention. They are mainly concentrated within the center (Prague 1 area), but there are interesting objects and in neighboring areas. Our guide to Prague will help you see all the highlights, not miss anything and make the best plan for exploring the city.

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If you are passing through the city, you will need a guidebook. He will invite you to run through the center and see the very best, without really diving into the details. Yes, it's superficial. But you will have an idea of ​​the city and a desire to come back here again.

If you have three days, break your acquaintance by days: new day - new area. This way you will be less tired, enjoy the trip and visit all the planned places:

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