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Prague is the "Jewel in the Crown" of Central Europe and tourism plays an important role.
This Prague tourism guide presents useful information for visitors to the city. |
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Prague Castle | | Prague Tourism InformationPrague (Praha in Czech) was the ancient capital of Charles IV's Bohemian Kingdom, and has played a pivotal role in the development of Central Europe since the Middle Ages. Its epic history has produced a vibrant city of stunning buildings and lovely old squares, with the result that today, Prague is one of the world's most beautiful cities. As visitors have increased to Prague, tourism has become of vital economic importance to the city. |
| | The effects of tourism in Prague are mostly positive. Much of the post-communism reconstruction and regeneration of Prague has been driven by tourism, as ancient buildings have been transformed into fine restaurants and stylish hotels.
Key Prague Tourism Fact: In 1992 the historical centre of Prague, all 866 hectares, was listed in the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Register. | | | | |
The historical centre is denoted by the postal district Prague 1. Key Prague Tourism Fact: Prague has a compact city centre. From Prague Castle on one side of the historical centre, to Wenceslas Square on the other (walking down through the Lesser Town, across Charles Bridge and through the Old Town), is just a 25 minute stroll. Stay in a hotel or apartment in Prague 1 (or close by in Prague 2), on either side of the river, and you can easily walk around the whole city and see all the sights and attractions. Just outside the city centre lie other areas, which are accessible by tram and the metro: Vinohrady, Holesovice, Smichov, Karlin and Vysehrad. | | | | | |
Estates Theatre in Prague | | Discover the highlights of PragueThe dramatic history of Prague is reflected in the beauty of its buildings. Once the seat of a mighty medieval empire, Prague is an open air museum best explored on foot. Our Prague tours can help you to discover the city. River cruises are also a popular, and relaxing way to see the sights, as many Prague attractions border the river. Opera and
classical concerts are another highlight of Prague, with regular performances held in the city's stunning opera houses, concert halls and old churches. Prague also has some unique theatre performances. | | | Finally, there is food and drink! Prague restaurants have a reputation for offering good, often excellent cuisine in lovely settings, ranging from candlelit cellars to rooftop eateries with fine views over the city. And of course, there is the world famous Czech beer. | | More Prague Tourism InformationOur
Prague tourist information section contains up to date traveler advice and information on the city. Czech LanguageCzech, a consonant-rich Slavic language, is one of the most difficult European languages to learn. English speakers find some sounds very hard to pronounce. Fortunately, tourism and global commerce mean many Czech's now speak English, particularly in Prague. | |
St. Nicholas Church in Prague |
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Czech Republic & the Czech People
The Czech Republic covers an area of 78,864 square kilometres. It borders Slovakia, Austria, Germany and Poland. The highest mountain is Snezka (1604m). The longest river is the Vltava (434km).
The population is 10.3 million. Czech's belong to the West Slavic group of peoples, along with the Poles, Slovaks & Luatians.
Romanies, or Gypsies, are the most conspicuous minority in Prague. They are thought to descend from Indian migrants in the 15th century.
The Prague tourism and construction boom attracts migrant workers from Central & East European states, plus former Soviet block countries like the Ukraine. |
| | | | For the best introduction to Prague, try our Prague city break: Prague Package |
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