Lonely PlanetAug 4
15 things to know before your trip to Prague
When to go, where to stay, how to get around and more.
new town with pubs, bars, and clubs
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- Wenceslas SquareMarkettransforms into party central after dark
- Charles BridgeSightstatue-lined bridge with breathtaking views of Prague Castle
- Easter marketMarkettakes over Old Town Square for three weeks
- Staré MěstoNeighborhoodmedieval core with fairy-tale architecture
- Malá StranaNeighborhoodarea with sights on the Prague Castle side
- Prague CastleSightBuilt in the 9th century, the castle has long served as the seat of power for kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman emperors,…
- KarlínNeighborhoodlively neighborhood beyond the center
- VinohradyNeighborhoodcosmopolitan area with good-value accommodations
- HolešoviceNeighborhoodhip area with fun nightlife
- VyšehradAttractionIt was likely founded in the 10th century.
- Nové MěstoNeighborhoodnew town with pubs, bars, and clubs
- Golden LaneSightstreet with a carnival atmosphere
- Nový SvětNeighborhoodtranquil castle district for a romantic stroll
- Nádraží Veleslavín stationTrain stationmetro station for airport transfer
- Airport Express busPlacedirect bus to central train station
- PID Lítačka appPlaceapp for public transportation tickets
- trdelníkFast foodchimney-shaped cakes hawked at stalls
- kolachesRestaurantsweet, palm-sized disks of bread
- Prague City PassPlace
- Prague CoolPassPlace
- KampaPark
- Střelecký ostrovSight
- Elsewhere
- Karlštejn CastleSightKarlštejn, Czechiaday trip destination
- Sedlec OssuarySightKutná Hora, Czechiafamously creepy ossuary, day trip destination