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What to know before visiting Prague
Prague is the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic, and the historical capital of Bohemia. On the Vltava river, Prague is home to about 1.3 million people. The city has a temperate oceanic climate, with relatively warm summers and chilly winters. Prague is a political, cultural, and economic hub of central Europe, with a rich history and Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architectures. It was the capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia and residence of several Holy Roman Emperors, most notably Charles IV (r. 1346–1378).It was an important city to the Habsburg monarchy and Austro-Hungarian Empire. The city played major roles in the Bohemian and the Protestant Reformations, the Thirty Years' War and in 20th-century history as the capital of Czechoslovakia between the World Wars and the post-war Communist era.Prague is home to a number of well-known cultural attractions, many of which survived the violence and destruction of 20th-century Europe. Main attractions include Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square with the Prague astronomical clock, the Jewish Quarter, Petřín hill and Vyšehrad. Since 1992, the historic center of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. The city has more than ten major museums, along with numerous theaters, galleries, cinemas, and other historical exhibits. An extensive modern public transportation system connects the city. It is home to a wide range of public and private schools, including Charles University in Prague, the oldest university in Central Europe.Prague is classified as an "Alpha-" global city according to GaWC studies. In 2019, the city was ranked as 69th most livable city in the world by Mercer. In the same year, the PICSA Index ranked the city as 13th most livable city in the world. Its rich history makes it a popular tourist destination and as of 2017, the city receives more than 8.5 million international visitors annually. In 2017, Prague was listed as the fifth most visited European city after London, Paris, Rome, and Istanbul. -Wikipedia
General Info
Time Zone
GMT +01:00
Currency
Czech Republic Koruna
1USD = 22.59 CZK
Best time to visit
June
July
Local Weather
JAN
-2.8°
-2.8°
FEB
-1.7°
5.0°
MAR
0.7°
9.2°
APR
4.6°
15.6°
MAY
8.8°
19.9°
JUN
12.4°
23.4°
JUL
14.0°
25.3°
AUG
13.7°
25.3°
SEP
9.8°
19.9°
OCT
5.9°
14.2°
NOV
1.9°
7.3°
DEC
-1.5
2.0°
Popular Activities
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Prague Castle
St. Vitus Cathedral
Petrin Tower
Lennon Wall
Old Town Bridge Tower
Vyšehrad
Národní muzeum
Old Royal Palace
The Vrtba Garden
Lobkowicz Palace
Lesser Town Bridge Tower
Divoká Šárka
Mirror Maze in Petrin Park
National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror
Prague Jewish Quarter
KGB Museum
Gardens below Prague Castle
The Powder Tower
Story of Prague Castle
Staroměstská radnice
Statue of Franz Kafka
Královská obora Stromovka
Statue of Saint Wenceslas
The Royal Garden
Church of Our Lady before Týn
Mucha Museum
Hradcany Square
Gallery Of Steel Figures
Speculum Alchemiae
Franciscan Gardens
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