Prague is a fabulous city for little money. Fairytale Prague Prague fairytale city
"Prague is the best city in Europe, a Prague fairy tale...", that only I have not heard about Prague. And so we enter Prague from the back door, so to speak, from the airport in Pardubice. Prague is a city like a city, and the first thing that catches your eye is the graffiti. The whole city is covered in graffiti fully all.
This immediately gives the impression of dirt that no one wants to clean up. Apparently, the problem is not being solved. In the most famous theater in Prague, “Laterna Magika” (by the way, the theater is interesting, but the actors dance extremely out of sync), there is a production of “Graffiti”, like the culture is like that in the Czech Republic now, that’s why it’s dirty.
How to change money in Prague
The first thing you need in Prague is money, Czech crowns.
Take euros with you ($they don’t respect them there). How much to take for expenses? How much. For two of us, it cost 350 euros for 7 days. But this is us without fanaticism. The trip to Prague itself is for 7 days for two with plane tickets from Moscow, delivery to the hotel, accommodation and breakfast ( Buffet) cost 52,000 rubles.
Euros (like $) can be exchanged at the airport, but the exchange rate there is low. In general, you could find out which course is good in advance via the Internet. We found it out just by walking around the city. A good rate was 1 euro - 26.2 crowns. It turns out 1 crown - 1.7 rubles. At the airport the exchange rate was 23. In principle, cafes, hotels and shops accept euros. So you can wait to get to the city with the exchange if delivery from the airport to the hotel is included in your tour.
“Scammers in law” or hucksters - that’s what I would call currency exchange offices.
They are in the center of Prague on every corner and there is no need to change them.
Scammers do the following: they write a good rate in capital letters, but in reality they change it at a lower rate.
They won’t exchange euros for 26.90 in this exchanger; the rate in this exchanger was 1 to 20.
The fact is that the rate they indicate will only be if you change, for example, more than 50,000 CZK. Or they will take a commission from the transfer. In general, they are scamming tourists.
Exchange rule: any exchange point that is favorably located is deceiving.
To find out the real exchange rate, always ask, for example: “Tell me how much is 10 euros?”
And they will show you on the calculator - there you will see the true exchange rate.
There are good exchangers, you just need to look for them or change them at banks (their rate is slightly lower and they are not open on weekends).
Remember that Czech crowns will need to be exchanged back to euros upon departure or you will have to spend it all. So calculate how much to change.
Prague - a city of tourists
The population of Prague is 1 million 222 thousand people, but there are actually no Czechs there. Some Russians, Italians, Germans... Japanese ran by. There are just a colossal number of Russians. Everywhere you go, drive or climb, there are ours.
Salespeople in stores try to determine your nationality first by your appearance, then greet you in your language. If there is no reaction from you, then they are waiting for you to speak and dispel their doubts.
Almost everyone speaks and understands Russian, fortunately Czech is a similar language. As a last resort, very last resort, you can speak English. Some of our tourists show off so much, they speak English when they would be perfectly understood in Russian. There is no language barrier at all. Consider that you have arrived in a Russian city.
Prague is nothing but tourists; they are everywhere in the center. There are a lot of them.
On the Charles Bridge
But you just have to get off the main streets and there is NO ONE there.
There are also very few people in the metro
Transport
Czechs are strange, they think, only sometimes in a peculiar way...
Here are transport tickets (metro, tram, bus) there are 3 types:
The first one for 18 CZK (~ 25 rubles) gives you the right to travel 5 stops on the metro without a change and no more than 30 minutes. Or the right to travel by tram for 20 minutes without a transfer.
The second one costs 26 CZK (~ 44 rubles) - you can transfer by transport, and it lasts 75 minutes.
The third for 100 CZK (~ 170 rubles) – a daily subscription.
Did you understand anything? Why it had to be so complicated, I don’t understand.
And you also need to find where to buy these tickets. There are vending machines and ticket offices in the metro, but at tram stops you need to look for tickets in nearby shops.
You punch your ticket once when entering the metro, and punch it on the tram. That is, trust.
You can probably ride like a hare, but there are checks. At the exit or entrance to the metro, controllers appear and check tickets. So save your ticket until you reach the surface.
In 7 days we were checked once.
The metro is quiet and calm.
You have to open the doors on metro trains yourself by pressing a button. They save something on opening and closing doors. The stations are ridiculously short. 1 station – 5 minutes walk. exhibition center every hour across the city. You can enter at any station. Costs 35 CZK (~ 60 RUR) per person.
Strange shops
The Czech Republic has overtaken Russia in some ways, but not in others. Grocery stores, ala, 90s of the last century. We only have these in our villages. Maybe they are only like this in the center or there are simply fewer people living... or I’m used to good things - we have the largest in Krasnodar commercial network Magnit stores and no problems with products.
And it’s okay that the shops are a little old, but they close at 18-00.
The day is just beginning and the store is already closing
And this store is open on Saturday from 10 to 12
Oh, happiness, this store "Vecerka" is open after 20-00
In general, maybe their life is so leisurely, but after 18 everyone sleeps...
There are practically no people at the main bus station in Prague (the capital of the Czech Republic) at this time.
This sole visitor to the bus station is charging his cell phone.
What to visit in Prague
We walked around the entire city on foot in a few days, without excursions, using a guidebook ourselves. By the way, there are some interesting guidebooks, they say: “To find Vysehrad from the metro station, go west.” Do you need to navigate by the sun or a compass?
Or how to write in a tourist guide where prostitutes gather. After all, someone will be interested. They write: “Attention, be careful, prostitutes are gathering in Bethlehem Square...”.
We visited the zoo. The animals have a real habitat. So the jungle is a jungle, humid, hot and raining. Nice walk.
We climbed Petrin Hill. There is a lift there, and at the top there is a copy Eiffel Tower, which you can climb on and take photos.
And nearby on the hill there is a mirror labyrinth.
With a room of crooked mirrors.
The parks in Prague are wonderful.
Hand Made).
There are many tourists in Prague and many souvenirs for them. What the Czechs don’t come up with.
About excursions
Don't buy excursions from travel companies in Russia. They sell them for more than what you could easily buy yourself on the spot. Moreover, by purchasing excursions in advance, you will be limited in your time. They will take you where you don’t need to go (reviews from Russian tourists who bought excursions). You won’t see Prague or life in the Czech Republic like that.
Going on guided tours in Prague is easy. Firms on every corner in the city center, in Russian. And in the hotel there are stands with excursion booklets.
In general, these excursions are not needed.
Buy a guide to Prague in Russia and follow it. And go on an excursion to another city on your own. You will save at least 1,500 rubles per person on each excursion and, most importantly, you will be free to move and spend time.
It is very easy to go on a country excursion - come to the bus station at the Florenc metro station and ask at any ticket office the departure time to the city you need. It’s easy to ask: just name the desired city, for example, “Karlovy Vary when?”
Buses run regularly every hour, so you can leave quickly; you can buy tickets directly from the bus driver. You can find out the schedule through the information machine, it’s even easier there.
We ourselves went to Karlovy Vary and Kutna Hora.
I assure you, driving yourself is much better and more profitable.
Moreover, you will not be alone; there will probably be Russian tourists on every bus. Remember that after 20-00 it can be problematic to go back to Prague. So come back before then.
Kutna Hora
Kutná Hora is a city in the Czech Republic, about an hour by bus from Prague. The main attraction is the Ossuary.
The Ossuary is a Gothic chapel decorated with human skulls and bones. About 40,000 human skeletons were used to decorate the chapel.
At the Kutná Hora train station, buy a map in the store near the Info Center and use it to navigate. 15 minutes walk and you are there.
Atmospheric place
Yes, if you are a student, or look like a student, you will receive a discount when entering various places.
Just always buy student tickets. Sometimes they ask to show international card student, but you speak Russian, that there is no such thing and they will still sell you a student card. It’s probably even possible to make such a map in Russia for students and teachers. But they still look at everyone by their appearance and they are all kind.
There are other attractions in Kutna Hora.
St. Barbara's Cathedral
And what I liked most about Kutná Hora was the bobsleigh track - bobovadrahakutnahora.cz
In the booklet they write that the speed on the highway can reach 76 km/h. And that the route is certified according to European safety requirements. I took them at their word and, deciding that they were smart and had thought of everything, I raced at full speed the entire route. Like on a roller coaster. The feeling is great.
Only I was naive, not everything was so thought out. In the end, the bob almost flew off the track with me. It turns out there were warning signs all along the highway that you need to slow down. And I didn’t even see them. Be careful.
Karlovy Vary
Karlovy Vary is a quiet, calm... Russian resort. Some are Russian. In the stores there are Russian sellers, the signs are in Russian, everyone speaks Russian...
Karlovy Vary resembles Kislovodsk. This is a resort town with healing waters.
It's just nice to walk around the city. Buy products that are made only in Karlovy Vary.
For example, the branded Becherovka - herbal tincture.
Try the waffles; they will make them right in front of you.
The chocolate they sell in Karlovy Vary is interesting. Animals made of chocolate, candies with views of Prague... Take a swim in the thermal pool under open air
. True, it was kind of cool there. But the pool itself still needs to be found. It is behind the Thermal Hotel up the hill. Climb to cable car
up the mountain, and go back down yourself through the park. Prague - a good city
for relax. Almost everyone understands Russian; from Prague you can travel to other European cities, for example, Vienna, Dresden. I didn't go because it was a long trip.
Seven days were more than enough; in the last few days I was tired from running around the sights. I even came to the conclusion that tourism is a form of consumerism. But it’s still nice to change the environment and just relax.
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How are you used to reading about the sights of Prague (and any other city)? “Architect such and such, built then and such, address such and such, boo-boo-boo.” They read it and immediately forgot about it. Uehali.com declares war on boring descriptions! In today’s article, we provide a short but succinct description of each attraction in Prague in three sentences – no more, no less. Plus a photo and a place on the map. A minimum of unnecessary information and all the most important things will remain in your memory. At the end of the article you will find a map of Prague with attractions.
Oh, it’s a pity there wasn’t such an article about the sights of Prague when we went to the Czech Republic for the first time!
Sights of Prague: description + photo and map. The content of the article
The main attractions of Prague: what awaits you in this article Photo Prague Castle
from the observation deck of the Petřín Tower. From here you can see the main attractions of Prague - both on the right and left banks of the Vltava.
Sights of Prague on the map (Lesser Town district)
Sights of Prague in the Hradcany area
33. Prague Castle Prague Castle is the most in the world, it can be safely included in the category “The main attractions of Prague” along with the Charles Bridge and Old Town Square. Previously, the kings of the Czech Republic and the Holy Roman Empire lived here, now the presidential residence is here - naturally, also the largest in the world. There are a huge number of beautiful buildings in styles from Gothic to Baroque with interesting story, you can read more about them in our article:
Prague Castle, like the entire city, is especially beautiful during the golden autumn.
34. St. Vitus Cathedral
The Gothic Cathedral of St. Vitus is considered one of the most beautiful churches in Europe. Founded back in 925, various rooms of the temple were built until the 20th century. St. Wenceslas, the kings and archbishops of the Czech Republic are buried here, and now the Cathedral of St. Vitus is the seat of the Archbishop of Prague.
The full name of the temple is the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Wenceslas and Vojtech. But for some reason they always forget about the last two.
35. Basilica of St. George
The oldest church of Prague Castle, founded at the beginning of the 10th century. At the end of the same century, the convent of St. George was added to it, which is no longer active. The first nun of the abbey was the princely sister Vlada.
The main attractions of Prague. In the photo: St. George's Basilica in Prague Castle.
36. Schwarzenberg Palace
The Schwarzenberg Palace in Prague was built in the mid-16th century and is considered one of the masterpieces of Czech Renaissance architecture. Now it houses a gallery of paintings by Czech artists and an exhibition of weapons. From the outside it seems that the palace is lined with relief tiles, but this is an optical effect: in fact, this is a very skillful painting.
The Schwarzenberg Palace appears to be decorated with relief tiles in the shape of a pyramid.
37. Royal Garden
The Royal Garden is separated from Prague Castle by the Deer Moat. Here, for the first time, they began to grow such unusual plants for the Czech Republic as maple, chestnut, fig, and tulip. Before this, royal vineyards grew here.
The Royal Garden is located within walking distance of Prague Castle and it is convenient to visit these attractions of Prague in one visit.
38. Queen Anne's Summer Palace
Queen Anne is the wife of Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor. The Queen's Summer Palace was built in the eastern part of the Royal Garden in the 16th century. Nowadays, painting exhibitions are held here and the President of the Czech Republic sometimes receives guests.
Queen Anne's Summer Palace is not quite typical of Prague in its architecture; it was built by the Italians.
39. New World Street
A very quiet, cozy and beautiful street near Prague Castle, where you can enjoy a relaxing walk without the tourist crowds. The houses here are small, like toys. Since the 14th century, servants and builders who worked at Prague Castle lived here, after them musicians and other creative people chose this place.
Welcome to the street New World– a territory free from tourists! Could you step back, I'm taking pictures. And you and the three of you, thank you.
40. Prague Loreta
Prague Loreta– this is a whole complex of buildings in the area of Loreto Square. These are mainly religious buildings built in the 17th century, as well as two fountains. The biggest and beautiful building– Church of the Nativity of the Lord (pictured).
Prague Loreta is beautiful in winter! However, in summer it is no less beautiful.
41. Strahov Monastery
Strahov Monastery in Prague was founded in the middle of the 12th century, and in the 17th century it was completely rebuilt after a fire. The largest library in the Czech Republic is located here, but the most interesting thing for tourists is the monastery brewery with tasty, but not divinely expensive beer. From the walls of the monastery there is a beautiful panoramic view to the sights of Prague, located on the opposite bank of the Vltava River.
Sights of Prague, Hradcany, Strahov Monastery. Photo taken with observation deck Petřín Tower.
Tourist map of Prague with attractions (Hradcany district):
Sights of Prague on the outskirts of the center
42. Žižkov TV Tower
This tower deserves to be included in the list of “The main attractions of Prague” simply because many consider it the ugliest building in Prague (the eyeless babies climbing the tower alone are worth it). And this is also the most high building in the Czech Republic, height – 216 meters. At an altitude of 93 meters there is an observation deck with a dubious view - after all, it’s a bit far from the main attractions.
They say that in clear weather, the Žižkov TV Tower offers views even of neighboring countries.
43. Prague Zoo
If you love animals or come with a child for a few days, you simply cannot pass by this attraction of Prague. The local zoo is considered one of the best in the world; there are almost five thousand animals from all over the world! There is also a very beautiful area here, the inscriptions are duplicated in Russian, and on our website a separate article is devoted to the Prague menagerie:
The Prague Zoo also offers a free service: bird feeding! By myself)))
44. Troy Castle
Troy Castle (aka summer palace Troy) is located across the street from the Prague Zoo. Built at the end of the 17th century for local nobles, it is now located Art Gallery and a wine museum. To save money, you can buy a combined Troy Card ticket for 300 CZK and use it to visit three nearby Prague attractions: Troy Castle, Botanical Garden and a zoo.
The Czech Republic is not only about beer. The winemaking traditions here are also very strong, and Troy Castle there is even a wine museum.
45. Letensky Gardens
Leten Gardens – very large beautiful park on a hill near the bank of the Vltava. There are a lot of interesting things here: shady alleys and sunny lawns, the Prague metronome and the oldest carousel in Europe, cozy restaurants and playgrounds... But the main thing is that there are several observation platforms(and all free!), from which it opens beautiful view to all Vltava bridges and Old city.
How to build ideal route? We have compiled for you (and tested on ourselves) two excellent travel scenarios to Prague - for 3 and 7 days. With their help, you can get around all the main attractions of Prague on your own. Or you can hire an experienced guide - fortunately, there is no shortage of good Russian tour guides in Prague:
Where to drink the famous Czech beer? Beer houses are independent attractions of Prague that any tourist must visit, if only for the sake of the atmosphere. We have walked around for you (well, not for the sake of drunkenness!) the most famous and legendary pubs in the Czech capital and present to you our TOP 10:
Where to stay at the hotel? Rent a room that is more expensive and closer to the attractions, or cheaper, but in a quieter area? Our review will help you answer this age-old question, in which we analyze not only the areas of the city, but also the specific hotels that we selected for our travels:
To be honest, we ourselves did not believe that we would be able to fit all the main and main attractions of Prague into one article. But now you have a ready-made guide to the most interesting places Prague, all that remains is to make a route and decide where to go and what to see from this list!
Dear friends, what sights of Prague do you recommend visiting? What did you like most? We are waiting for your feedback about your trip to this magical city!
How to get to the capital of the Czech Republic? Description of the main attractions that will be of interest to both adults and children.
The Czech Republic is a country of unimaginable beauty, which is one of the leaders in visiting tourists. The capital, Prague, deserves special attention. Friendly local residents, outstanding architecture, incredibly tasty beer - these are just some of the features that will undoubtedly remain in your memory as a pleasant memory of a fairy-tale city.
Prague is a city shrouded in mysterious legends. Mystical castles, mysterious streets, extraordinary pavements, extraordinary statues, and list the features of this mysterious city can be indefinitely long. Having been here once, you will be miraculously drawn here again and again.
It seems possible to get to Prague in several ways, depending on what purposes of visiting will be pursued in the first place. If you have unlimited time and don't mind saving, it would be best to choose bus tour, which will allow you to leisurely drive through the Czech Republic and experience incomparable pleasure from the local landscapes. In the most significant places In Prague, stops must be organized with free time for a walk. Another advantage of such a trip is that you will not be particularly limited in terms of your luggage, as, for example, on an airplane. It is worth noting that many tourists bring alcoholic drinks from the Czech Republic, for example Becherovka, a famous Czech liqueur infused with herbs. You should choose a plane to get to Prague only if you are short on time, do not plan to bring a mountain of souvenirs and go on a shopping spree, and perhaps even prefer air transport.
In passing, I note that in the Czech Republic, the main currency is the Czech crown. (Current Czech crown exchange rate). You will definitely have to deal with the exchange Money, and you need to keep this issue under control from the very beginning of the trip. (Tips for exchanging currency in the Czech Republic)
Now, having already arrived in Prague, looked around and received the first share of stunning emotions from the local color, you can begin visiting the main attractions.
Directly in the very center of the capital of the Czech Republic is the famous Astronomical Clock, made back in 1410. An hour passes and miraculously, in a small window, the twelve apostles appear one after another in front of us.
For those who took their children on vacation in Prague, we definitely recommend visiting the Troy Toy Museum and Zoo. Ivan Shtaigr became the founder of the museum, starting to collect all kinds of toys starting in the seventies. Without hoping for it, after a short period of time, he no longer had anywhere to put the various teddy bears, dolls, soldiers, and so on. His work resulted in the opening of favorite place children - toy museum.
And also, it is impossible to ignore the unusual zoo for us. You won't find any cells here. The zoo is located in the natural area of Prague. There are rivers, lakes and meadows - all the conditions for a carefree life for animals. Children will especially enjoy the wooden train that tirelessly runs among the enclosures. Thematic distribution, consisting of two tiers, where the connecting transport is a funicular. The first tier contains a pavilion with penguins, a terrarium, water world. The second is pavilions with the African savannah and the Indonesian jungle.
There is also a secluded corner for lovers in Prague - Petrin Hill. From this elevation there is a magnificent view, including the Vltava River. Lovers will immediately notice the observation tower here, which has an unprecedented resemblance to the Eiffel Tower.
Prague will never cease to surprise you. A simple walk along the ancient streets is already worth visiting the mysterious capital of the Czech Republic at least once in your life.
Prague– a dream, a fairy tale, an incredible miracle. This is how it seems to tourists, and for good reason. Traditionally, the walk starts from the Old Town Square, or Prague Castle. However, you become much more imbued with the magic of this city, looking at it from above observation tower, located on the slope of Petrihsky Hill.
Nature and flower lovers are advised to visit the Vrtbovskaya Zahrada. This garden dates back to 1720 and is one of the most beautiful in Europe. He is truly unique. Its small terraces rise up the slope, giving a magnificent view of the entire city.
The traveler is also amazed by the Gothic towers of St. Vitus Cathedral - the heart of Prague Castle. Its spire rises above the city, and from the cathedral tower there is an excellent view of the spiers, turrets, the presidential palace and Prague Gardens, as well as Golden Lane, whose small houses are dotted with souvenir shops and art workshops.
Excursions traditionally begin from the Strahov Monastery, covering the Church of St. Nicholas, Mala Strana and Malostranskaya Square.
The Charles Bridge
Another “celebrity” of Prague is the Charles Bridge. Surprisingly, built in 1357, it still stands reliably and delights tourists with many souvenirs, singing and playing street musicians, and amazing stone statues. There is also a sculpture of John of Nepomuk. This one of the most revered saints of the Czech Republic was thrown from the bridge because he did not reveal to the king the secret of the queen’s confession. They say that wishes made by him come true, and even tour guides are not averse to checking out the old belief.
And, of course, the heart of the city itself deserves attention - Old Town Square. It captivates with its beauty. Here is the Baroque Church of St. Nicholas, the Town Hall, the Cathedral of Mary before Tyn. The bright umbrellas of street cafes are striking, as well as the performance in the town hall clock, which takes place at the beginning of every hour...
From here you can look into any corner of Prague. And there are simply a lot of them. The old town, where the town hall and the oldest synagogue in Europe are located. New town with its Wenceslas Square, National Museum, the monument to St. Wenceslas, the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary, and the French Garden...
On Gusovaya Street you can find an image similar to Lenin, made in bronze. In the courtyards on small country– a fountain with peeing boys. The TV tower will surprise you with figures of babies climbing on it...
All the beauties of Prague cannot be counted. Coming here, you can be amazed by it again and again, as if you recognize it anew countless times. Prague – fairy world, which is waiting for you!
