Prague travel tips
Prague’s Old Town (Stare Mesto) was virtually undamaged during both World Wars, allowing the old city to show off centuries-old architecture unseen even in Europe’s most famous capitals.
Some fun facts about Pr
ague are that:
Prague Castle is said to be the largest castle complex in the world.
The locals drink more beer per capita than any other nation in the world – roughly 155 liters of beer a year!
Former Czech king Charles IV laid the first stone of the bridge of the Charles Bridge at precisely 5.31am on July 9, 1357. A superstitious man, the king was so into astrology and numerology that he chose this date because of its written form: 1-3-5-7-9-7-5-3-1 (year, day, month, time).
According to legend, Hitler planned to preserve Prague’s Jewish quarter in his retirement plan. He wanted to settle in the city and make the area a museum to preserve the memoryof ‘the extinguished race’
The Currency used in Prague is Czech Crowns and when eating at restaurants it is customary to Tip 10%
Where to eat in Prague?
Beer geek has 32 rotating beers on tap and delicious food
Tavern U Krale Brabantskeho is a medieval tavern with traditional Czech food
U Fleka for some Caberet entertainment and is 500 years old
When is the best time to visit Prague?
The best time to travel for those not wanting to join the crowds is in spring (April/May) or autumn (September/October) when the crowds have thinned, and the weather is still pleasant.
When traveling to Prague do South Africans require visas?
Yes, all South African passport holders require a visa to visit Prague
Unusual things to do and see in Prague
Visit Cross Club; a three story club which has a number of family friendly programs during the day and art, activism, and education, in addition to electronic concerts and DJs in the evening while there visit the John Lennon wall and pub around the corner
Nuclear Bunker Museum is buried 5 stories underground, this Soviet bunker is jam packed with gas masks and Cold War paraphernalia.
and final go up the tower on the end of Charles Bridge for a spectacular view
