Prague, the heart of the Czech Republic, is renowned for its charming architecture, rich history, and vibrant cultural scene. One of the best ways to explore the city is by using its efficient and widespread tram network. For visitors and locals alike, understanding how to pay for tram rides is essential for smooth travel. This article provides a detailed guide on purchasing tram tickets in Prague, including various payment options and tips to enhance your travel experience. 1. Understanding Prague’s Tram System Prague’s tram system is operated by Dopravní podnik hlavního města Prahy (DPP), covering most of the metropolitan area…
Author: Michal B.
Prague is one of the best cities to visit with your family and kids. Whether your children are teenagers or newborns, you will find plenty of things to do and enjoy the city. One of the reasons is the city’s safety – Prague is, in general very safe, and there aren’t areas where you should be afraid to walk alone. According to a recent study, Prague is the third safest city in the World (after Taipei and Tokyo). When traveling with family, we recommend staying outside of the city center. Look for family-friendly areas like Holesovice, Hradcany, Letna, Vinohrady, or…
Landing at Bratislava Airport (BTS) and unsure of the best way to get to the city center called Old Town? We’ve collected all the reasonable options and put them down for you. Bratislava is notoriously known for its dubious taxi drivers, so getting to the city center could be stressful if you aren’t prepared. Prague Airport is located only 8 kilometers and 15 minutes from the Bratislava city center when there is no traffic. The rush hours are usually during working days in the morning (7 to 10 AM) and in the late afternoon (4 to 7 PM). During the rush…
Kutna Hora is a historical city in the Central Bohemia famous for its historical center, and monuments like the church/cathedral of Saint Barbara, and Sedlec Ossuary a.k.a. the “Bone Church”. Due to its medieval charm, it is listed as one of the 12 UNESCO Heritage Sites in the Czech Republic. It is also extremely popular among tourists… more than 1 million tourists are coming to Kutna Hora every year. That’s also why we recommend doing Kutna Hora only as a one-day trip. Kutna Hora was originally a mining town. Rich veins of silver ore run through it, which were discovered in…
1. Introduction Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is rich in a variety of sights, especially historical ones. But there are also a great number of modern places of interest. One of them is the Prague Dancing House, a highly original building resembling and also inspired by two dancers – the immortally famous duo of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. The Nationale Nederlanden building, known as the “Dancing House” or sometimes “Fred and Ginger”, is one of the most significant landmarks in Prague and definitely the most internationally renowned piece of post-1989 Czech architecture. It is home to almost 3000…
When you travel to Prague one of the few things you need to think about is the payments. Even though Czechia is part of the European Union it’s not part of the Eurozone. That means you (officially) can’t pay with Euros here. You can pay only in the local currency called the Czech Koruna (CZK). That also means you need to exchange money. But we have a better solution. Besides being one of the World’s most beautiful cities, Prague is also well known for tourists scams. These include overpriced taxis and extremely unfavorable money exchange services. The first one you…
Cesky Krumlov is a historical city in the Southern Bohemia famous for its historical center. Due to its medieval charm, it is listed as one of the 12 UNESCO Heritage Sites in the Czech Republic. It is also extremely popular among tourists… around 2 million tourists are coming to Cesky Krumlov every year. That’s also why we recommend doing Cesky Krumlov only as a one-day trip. The city itself is quite small (it has only 13.000 citizens) which makes it ideal for a 1-day trip from Prague. Unfortunately, it is quite far away. It takes roughly 2.5 hours and 180 kilometers…
Landing at Vaclav Havel Prague Airport and not sure of the best way to get to the city center called Old Town? We’ve collected all the reasonable options and put them down for you. Prague is notoriously known for its dubious taxi drivers, so getting to the city center could be stressful if you aren’t prepared. Prague Airport is located approximately 17 kilometers and 25 minutes from the city center (Wenceslas Square or Old Town Square) when there is no traffic. The rush hours are usually during working days in the morning (7 to 10 AM) and in the late afternoon (4…
Bockem is a newly opened restaurant located at Prague 5 few steps from Naplavka and Novy Smichov shopping center. As of now, the restaurant is offering only breakfast but not the typical flat white + eggs benedict. This is a different, next level breakfast you won’t have anywhere else in Prague. Think of Bistro Milada but for breakfasts only. The small reference in its name to Vnitroblock is not a coincidence. Bockem’s chef Ondrej Kyncl is also a chef at Kavarna co hleda jmeno, and he and Vnitroblock owners put together the concept of Bockem. When you walk in the…
Have you ever thought of going to a place after seeing a movie that truly made an impression on you? The Czech Republic was depicted in many movies as a picturesque and surprising country, a perfect destination for a dream trip to remember. The country has always been a destination for every year film crews from all over the world. Czech capital has always been a very versatile character capable to show many faces and many hidden talents. Here are some top 5 movies where Prague is the main character. Incomers should watch these films for an education on the…