Where to exchange money in Prague and avoid getting cheated
If you’re planning to visit the Czech Republic, you’ll need to exchange money. Generally speaking, rates are always the best in exchange offices. Some of them, however, are fraudulent and will give you a rate that’s even worse than a loan shark would give you. Don’t fall into the trap by reading our advice below. […]
National Gallery of Prague – Eight Centuries of Art
Creation and collection of art has been part of the history of the Czech lands for centuries. In the Middle Ages works of art were almost exclusively associated with religion. Exquisite images of the Virgin Mary, Jesus Christ, saints, angels and scenes from the Bible were commissioned by sovereigns, aristocrats and church dignitaries and placed […]
How to enjoy your stay in Prague and avoid trouble
Prague is certainly a city full of beauty and history, located in one of the safest regions of the current world. These are some hints on how to make your stay in Prague even more comfortable, enjoyable and worth of your time and money. Transport Reaching the city, from the airport or from its main […]
Karlštejn Castle – Charles IV’s Repository of Treasures
Slightly over 30 kilometres from central Prague, Karlštejn Castle invites visitors to return to the times of one of the greatest medieval rulers of Europe – Charles IV, King of Bohemia and Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. Originally a royal castle, Karlštejn has never been sold to private hands. At present, it enjoys the […]
Petřín – the best known of the Prague hills
Petřín – or Laurenziberg – the hill of Saint Laurentius, belongs to the panorama of Prague as inseparably as the Charles Bridge or the Prague Castle. It complements the architectural parts of the historical city with its natural green profile and offers visitors a fresh and shadowy refuge during their sightseeing day. Prague‘s heights along […]
Botanical gardens in Prague – learning about how nature influenced the life of men, and vice versa
Prague is a nice example of the fact that “a large city” and “nature” do not have to be contradictory terms. Beside the large quantity of public parks and gardens there are three botanical gardens (or rather botanical parks) in Prague that might attract your attention. One is located in the very centre of the […]
Weather in Prague – when to come and profit from the visit of the city the most
A brief look into the presence and history of weather, weather measuring and weather influenced history of the Czech capital – with a few hints on the positives of the different seasons for visiting. The decision about which season to choose for a visit of a city or area might be essential for the general […]
Prague Zoo – an unconventional sightseeing day in the 4th best Zoological garden in the world
For most of us, a visit of a Zoological garden is related to a day spent with kids. Animals, attractions, affection section, fun train or funicular, food and usually tired crying kids at the end of the afternoon. In this context, Prague Zoo is no exception, offering a vast selection of everything – from almost […]
The Old Town Square of Prague – the heart of the city
The official and the everyday history of the city and its central square If you stay in our hotel, you are literally just a few steps from The Old Town Square – one of the most important witnesses to Prague´s history. It has seen many of the important, history making events, but also an uncountable […]
Letná – the hill of soldiers, footballers, athletes, communist 1st May parades and hipsters
A story of the Prague district called the Sun hill Letná – today a hipster and posh district on the hill situated above the left bank of the Vltava river just opposite the Old Town of Prague – got its name most probably from its open position exposed to the sun rays – a sun […]