A nation state in Central Europe bordered by Germany in the west and Austria in the south, the Czech Republic covers an area of 78866 square kilometers with continental climate. It follows a unitary parliamentary republic and with 1.2 million residents in its capital, Prague, is known to be a busy country. As a holiday destination, it has a lot to offer and can also enrich the mind through its extensive knowledge and sights.
In the north of the Czech Republic, the wind and rain battered sandstone offers great views of the national park. The area is also home to the largest bridge in Europe and is worth visiting when the climb is over.
Travel time:
1 hour 34 minutes by taxi (3472 Kč)
Distance from Prague: 98.2 km
Czech Adventures offers a hiking tour that starts in Mala Skala which is known as the old town portion of Prague. It has an amazing area with sandstone formation and old ruins with some great views and smaller caves to explore.
Travel time:
1 hour 15 minutes by taxi (2800 Kč)
No other forms of transportation.
Distance from Prague: 170.2 km
An organization that fixes rafting and canoe trips, they take you to lakes and rivers around the Cesky Krumlov area. It is recommended to go on rafts unless you want to get wet as this gives more security because the canoes are likely to capsize.
Travel time:
2 hours and 2 minutes by taxi (4852 Kč)
2 hours and 55 minutes by train (110 Kč)
Distance from city center: 2.1 km
This historical bridge crosses the Vltava River in Prague. The construction was started under the rule of King Charles IV. The bridge was the only way of crossing the river and the most important connection of Prague Castle and Old Town. Now, it is used every day and is a tourist attraction for its design.
Travel by: taxi
Time taken: 9 minutes
Travel by: train
Time taken: 21 minutes
Distance from city center: 7.1 km
A monument dating back to the 9th century, it is the residence of the President of the Czech Republic. It was the seat of powers for powerful figures and according to the Guinness Book of World Records, is the largest ancient castle in the world. It is open for visitors who would like to get a taste of history during their stay in Prague.
Travel by: taxi
Time taken: 14 minutes
Travel by: train
Time taken: 22 minutes
Distance from city center; 3.4 km
The square is the home of many relics and markets. Besides the sightseeing, you can roam around and visit the shops as well. The Astronomical Clock itself is a beautiful sight to behold and is the third oldest clock in the world.
Travel by: taxi
Time taken: 13 minutes
Travel by: train
Time taken: 17 minutes
by train
It’s one of the largest centers in the Czech Republic. It has a wide range of shops and services with cafes and restaurants, a sports center and children corner. It has everything that might be need for a day of leisure and fun.
Catering to the high end shoppers, this can be considered a shopper’s paradise. Containing shops which have international brand items and other amenities, it’s the perfect place to go for a day out as a tourist or for any local.
by train
Located in the center of Prague, it has more than 170 shops and 30 restaurants. There is an office space of 19500 square meters and is known to be one of the biggest shopping centers in the Czech Republic. It has many different brands that appeal to locals and tourists alike.
Travel time:
1 hour by car (130837.54 Tanzanian shillings)
Slavíkova 1581/24, 130 00 Praha 3-Žižkov, Czechia
Hanil is a Japanese restaurant with some Korean influences. The interior is akin to a sushi bar and is modern with a quiet atmosphere. It serves great food and even better, it is certified to serve fresh food.
+420 222 715 867, Open 11 AM to 3 PM, 5.30 PM to 11 PM on Mondays to Saturdays
Guláš
This is a stew usually made from beef, pork or other game with onions and spices. There can be vegetarian varieties with cabbage and potatoes. It is almost always served with a side of bread.
Schnitzel
This is a meal made entirely out of meat. An assortment platter with small slices of veal, pork or chicken covered in Czech traditional trojobal. It is then covered in egg and breadcrumbs before being fried and served.
Karbanátek
A burger made from pork, beef, fish or other game, the meat is mixed with egg and covered with trojobal. It can be changed for vegetarians, substituting with pastry pieces or flour.
Husitská 91/17, 130 00 Praha 3-Žižkov, Czechia
This restaurant offers delightful Indian and Bangladeshi food that is sure to be a favorite among the patrons. With authentic interiors and vegetarian options, do give this place a try during your stay.
+420 222 510 810, Open 11 AM to 10 PM on Mondays to Fridays. Open from 12 PM to 10 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.
A quiet pub setting, you can go here to hang out with friends and it has been consistently ranked to be one of the top bars in Prague. With nice drinks and other activities, you won’t notice when the evening passes.
A certified dance club, it has live DJs, a big dance floor and endless amount of drinks. It’s the perfect place to party and dance to live tunes while enjoying yourself with friends. There are different offers available at whichever time you go so be sure to avail them!
A certified dance club, it has live DJs, a big dance floor and endless amount of drinks. It’s the perfect place to party and dance to live tunes while enjoying yourself with friends. There are different offers available at whichever time you go so be sure to avail them!
Prostitution is legal and regulated but cannot be done through brothels.
There is no legal drinking age but purchase can only be done by individual above 18. The alcohol limit in blood is 0.05.
Czech Republic is very open minded towards homosexuality and does not discriminate.
Though the Czech Republic is a safe place, there are danger of being pickpocketed or targeted for petty theft, especially in Prague. In such cases, tourists are warned to exchange money from currency offices and not to show valuables in public. They are warned to be careful around the red light district and cash machines.
Accepting food from strangers is also warned against as the drinks may be spiked. Be careful if approached by policemen and ask to go with them to the nearest police station.
In terms of health, there are hospitals nearby that can give assistance when needed. Normal vaccinations should work for the stay.
The existence of the Czech Republic has been proven to have dated from the Paleolithic era.
During the 4th century B.C. it was said to be populated by Celts who were the first ethnic groups to arrive in the area. It was the Celtic Boii tribe that gave the country its Latin name of “Boiohaemum” which translates to Bohemia. They were pushed out by German tribes later on.
From the 5th to the beginning of the 6th century, Slavs settled and the period was called the Migration of the People. The 7th century saw the start of the objective to unite the Slavonic tribes which failed. The Great Moravian Empire was later formed which influenced the development of culture and religion among the Slavs in the Middle Ages. 863 BC saw the beginning of the influence of the Roman Catholic Church.
A couple of hundred years of kings followed the Luxembourg Dynasty which showed its reach to higher power because of the reign of Charles IV. The Hussite Revolution followed from 1419 to 1436 then the Jagellon Dynasty (1471-1526) until the Habsburg Dynasty arrived which lasted from 1526 to 1918. Feudalism ran into a crisis and it led to enlightenment in the second half of the 18th century. There were positive results but negative results led to an identity crisis among the Slavic nationalities of the empire. The modern Czech nation was aspired by the revival of the Czech language and culture. From 1918, the Independent state was formed through the beginning of World War I. The defeat of Austria-Hungary paved the way for the independent state. World War II saw it become a part of the Soviet empire but it was later separated in 1993 after which it flourished to the Czech Republic we know now.
