The Czech Republic is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe, close to us in spirit and chosen by our Russian travelers. For many, a trip to the Czech Republic is the first experience of traveling to Europe. Therefore, many are wondering how much it costs to go to the Czech Republic. And today we will answer this question for you.
A one-way economy class ticket (in this case, the Moscow-Prague option is considered) costs about 80-90 €. Both ways are usually cheaper and you can find a ticket for 180-200 €. And you can for 400 € ...
Why such a big jump in value, you ask? Many factors influence this. I will mention only the most important ones:
1. The time of the year when you fly to rest in the Czech Republic. The hottest time (high season) and the most expensive flight time is the second half of summer - July and August.
2. Prices rise during the holidays, when there is an influx of tourists. And this Catholic Christmas, New Year, May holidays.
Conclusion: you can save on airfare if you choose a travel time not in the high season and not on holidays.
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3. Date (time) of ticket purchase.
Let's say you are going to fly to the Czech Republic in August, and you started looking for tickets in June. Chances are you'll see quite a few offers from different airlines, but airfare prices will be high, and the time of departure and arrival will be inconvenient.
Why is this happening? Everything is like in the market: there are many offers, but the best ones are quickly snapped up. What remains is what is in the least demand. As a comparison, remember that they go to the market for fresh, good products in the morning, when the stalls are full of goods. By the evening, what remains is that they did not take. These are good products - you can eat them, but they are not the best.
4th factor: there are direct flights, there are flights with transfers.
How fast do you want to fly to the Czech Republic? If you can't wait to try the boar knee and drink it with dark Krušovica, then you can buy a ticket for a direct flight for 15-20 thousand rubles and enjoy the national Czech cuisine in 3 hours.
If you consider flight options with a transfer, then the flight will take more time, but there will be cost savings. (As a rule, flights with transfers are cheaper, but not always. Compare prices).
When traveling for 2-3 days, we would take a direct flight. But here your priorities, your choice are important: save time - spend money, save money - waste time.
Conclusion: in order to independently buy a ticket that is convenient for you in terms of price and comfort, take care of this in advance. It is advisable to start looking for options no later than 3 months before departure, analyze, calculate the flight and transfer times, if any, and if everything suits you, feel free to buy a ticket to the Czech Republic.
How much does a visa to the Czech Republic cost
Many are afraid to apply for a visa on their own and entrust the registration to a special company, office, leftist people. Prices for this service can be from 3 to 5 thousand rubles. So you spend the budget of your trip, and what do you pay for?
- The list of required documents can be found on the website of the embassy. (This is not a secret that only the person from the office owns).
- Documents are collected by you and no one else but you collect Required documents cannot for you.
- The procedure for consideration of documents for a visa is the same for everyone, both in terms of time and conditions. The travel agent does not influence the process.
Then why are you paying a few thousand rubles? Answer: for a special person to take the documents you have collected from you and take them to the visa center, and then pick them up from there.
We have a simple video about how we got a visa to the Czech Republic in Moscow.
If you do not want to give someone money from the trip budget, look at the information that you need:
The Czech Republic is a member of the Schengen Agreement, so citizens of Russia and the CIS must apply for a Schengen visa. Documents for obtaining a visa are submitted through the Czech Visa Application Centers or directly to the embassy or consulate of the Czech Republic.
In which cities there are visa centers of the Czech Republic, you can find out here http://www.czechvac-ru.com/
We recommend using this site, because. on it you can find out all the necessary information about obtaining a visa to the Czech Republic: prices, terms, list of documents. Everything is well-described and detailed. If you have any questions, your call will always be answered.
On my own behalf, I can only say that the visa centers of the Czech Republic, in addition to the cost of a visa of 35 euros, also charge a visa fee of 25 euros ... But at the embassy they will not take a visa fee. You will pay only 35 euros. But you can come to the visa center without an appointment, on any day convenient for you, and you need to make an appointment at the embassy by phone in advance.
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How much does housing cost in the Czech Republic
On average, the cost of a standard double room without breakfast will cost you 35-55 euros per night, 45-70 with breakfast. It all depends, as always, on the star rating of the hotel and its location. The closer to the center, the more expensive the room. But there are exceptions.
1. You can find a hotel, for example through roomguru, with a 50% discount and live in the city center in a four-star hotel for 45 euros.
Such discounts can be caught on search engines. Usually they are satisfied with hotels due to the low season. When the holiday season ended, the wave of tourists subsided, the hotels appeared free rooms.
It is more profitable to make a discount and attract a tourist good offer than to serve empty numbers.
2. You can rent a room outside big hotel, but in a hostel or mini-hotel. Such rooms, as a rule, are located in an ordinary residential building and occupy part of this house. Hostels are very cheap. They are suitable for students and large friendly groups traveling together.
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How much does food cost in the Czech Republic
ABOUT! To begin with, I must say that for lovers of food, the Czech Republic is just a paradise. How many delicious, varied and not very healthy things are there ... But during the holidays, few people remember this. Since you came to rest in the Czech Republic, you will lose weight after the trip. Rock out to the fullest!
I still remember the boar knee, knuckle, dumplings. Czech national cuisine is famous for its "taste arts". Now I am writing and I understand that it is pointless to try to retell the taste of Czech food. You need to try this yourself.
Food prices in the Czech Republic are slightly cheaper than Russian ones. A good meal in a restaurant for two will cost you no more than 15-17 euros.
What is included in the price of such a "snack":
Two fresh vegetable salads (like a Greek salad), two hot Czech national dishes or one knuckle for two (believe me, one will be enough) and two large mugs of beer. On personal experience I will say that it was difficult to leave the table after such a meal.
Very tasty stuff! We don't remember the name
If you live in an apartment with a kitchen or in a rented apartment, then going to the store will pleasantly surprise you. Especially in the beer section. The cost of beer in the Czech Republic is simply ridiculous. Firstly, the choice of beer is very large and varied. Secondly, beer from a Czech manufacturer, real. Thirdly, where else can you buy real Czech dark Krusovice for 60 rubles?
How much do tours in the Czech Republic cost?
I must say right away: a tour and an entrance are two different things. If you book a tour on the spot or with your tour operator, then the entrance fee is not included in the price of the tour. Entrance is paid by you separately. Remember this!
Prices for excursions are completely different, starting from 30 euros per person. In general, it all depends on the number of participants and the program. There are also 60 euros for a group of up to 10 people. In this option, you can pay 6 euros per person.
In the Czech Republic there is something to see and there is plenty to choose from. There are excursions to castles, palaces, caves, there are excursion routes, which include a number of attractions: ancient Czech cities, nature reserves, lakes, ancient castles.
Imagine - if someone wanted to go around all Czech castles visiting two castles a day would take him over three years to complete the task!
Beer lovers should visit breweries... There are also tours at the breweries, and they are interesting! By the way, they include a tasting.
On the service of tripster.ru author's excursions, which I wrote about above, you will be offered various thematic excursions. You will receive an individual approach, together with a guide you will be able to see everything and return to the hotel for dinner. There are more than 40 excursions in the Czech Republic. Choose the right ones for you.
We do not really like groups, following a guide (it should be noted that in the Czech Republic there are good Russian-speaking guides and guides). And yet ... we prefer to walk and plan our time ourselves.
Entrance fee to attractions
Entrance tickets for sightseeing from 50 to 200 kroons per person.
Shopping in the Czech Republic
While walking around Prague, we noticed that locals not very interested in fashion. We would even say that they absolutely do not bother with the topic “what should I wear today” or “oh, what will I wear”.
Nevertheless, Prague is a great place for shopping. You can buy branded items with sooo big discounts. You just need to know where and when to buy.
The best time for shopping is seasonal sales.
1. Winter sales start right after the Christmas holidays (on the first working day after the New Year, usually January 2nd or 3rd) and continue until the end of February. By the end of the winter sales, there are already few sizes left, and the discounts reach their maximum level (sometimes up to 50%). The autumn and winter collections are on sale.
2. Summer sales start in mid-June and continue throughout the summer. The spring and summer collections are on sale.
The rest of the time there are also discounts, but very modest, usually 10-30%.
It is also worth taking a closer look at flea markets, mass-market stores (shops economy class in chain stores), middle-class boutiques, luxury boutiques.
Famous and popular boutiques in the Czech Republic: Pietro filipi, Blažek, Esprit, Attractivo, Marks & Spencer, Kara, Gant.
Shopping centers in Prague: Palladium, Obchodní dům Kotva, Arena Outlet Center, Centrum Chodov, Nový Smíchov.
The Obchodní dům Kotva shopping center was a 5 minute walk from our accommodation. Of course, we bought ourselves a few nice quality items.
Detailed budget of our trip to the Czech Republic
The amount of the trip was based on our individual needs. You may have others, and accordingly, how much a trip to the Czech Republic costs for you is a separate topic for calculations.
The trip was August 2013. This trip included 4 countries, the first of which was the Czech Republic. We took 13 days to the Czech Republic.
The planned expenses included: excursions, museums, exhibitions, walks to interesting places, trips on river boats, buses and railway trains, tasting national cuisine and drinks, buying the right things and souvenirs.
The planned expenses did not include: nightclubs, discos, parties, expensive restaurants, taxi rides.
Air ticket: our trip began with an arrival in Prague, but the return flight was from another country, so below I will talk about how much money it took to stay in the country, and about 10 thousand rubles per air ticket can be added to this amount.
I repeat: we visited 4 countries. Arrival was in Prague, departure from Zurich. But the cost of a ticket from Zurich was the same as if we were flying from Prague to Moscow.
- Prague (7 nights) = 289 euros
- Cesky Krumlov (2 nights) = 2030 crowns (80 euros)
- Brno (3 nights) = 3040 crowns (118 euros)
Rest:
- Tour from Prague to Cesky Krumlov = 27 € for two
- Entrance tickets for sightseeing from 5 to 200 crowns (2-7 €) on average per person.
- Train tickets from 70 to 200 crowns (2.5-7 €) per person.
- Dinner averages 250 CZK (9€) per person.
- Beer in a pub, public, tavern, tavern from 30 to 100 kroons (1-3.5 €) per person
Total: for two for 13 days in the Czech Republic for everything (accommodation, food, transport, attractions, tickets to Vienna) came out 1158 euros. Those. 579 € per person.
For some, this amount is ridiculously small, for someone too much. We proceeded from our interests and needs.
Read about where you can visit and what to see with this money in the following articles of the Czech Republic section.
The Czech Republic received the well-deserved title of one of the most beautiful countries in Europe a long time ago, and just as long ago it has been popular among tourists from all over the world. Everyone who, even if he himself has not been to the Czech Republic, must have a friend who described his trip to this country in colors and promised to return. It is convenient to start your acquaintance with Europe from the Czech Republic - the trip will be eventful, quite budgetary and will not disappoint you in any case. And, perhaps, one of the main advantages for many is that organizing your trip to the Czech Republic will not be difficult for anyone, even for an inexperienced traveler.
In this article, we will tell you in detail how to buy tickets to the Czech Republic and book hotels on your own, how to get a visa to the Czech Republic, when is the best time to go and what currency to take with you, how to travel by public transport on your own and get from Prague airport to the city center, what to see and where to go in the Czech Republic.
Visa to the Czech Republic
To visit the Czech Republic, you need a Schengen visa, which we have already described in detail in the article "". Each state may have a couple of its own rules for applying for a visa, but in general, the list of documents is always the same, so those who have already received a visa to Europe should not have any difficulties. As well as there will be no difficulties with submitting the same application for receipt, because their visa centers are open literally throughout the country: in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Murmansk, Rostov-on-Don, Sochi, Krasnodar, Saratov, Samara, Kazan, Perm, Ufa, Nizhny Novgorod, Yekaterinburg, Omsk, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Khabarovsk and Vladivostok. Say what you like, but this direction is extremely popular for Russian tourists, and the Czech visa center takes care of our convenience, opening more and more new visa centers.The cost of a visa to the Czech Republic is 35 euros, plus a visa center fee of 1000-1500 rubles. They will make a visa quickly - 5-7 working days, and even notify you of readiness by e-mail or by phone. Of course, to calm your nerves, it would be better to take care of the visa in advance - after all, each visa center may have delays and force majeure. Agree, canceling a trip because you were late with a visa would be terribly disappointing. You can submit your application as early as 3 months before the start date of the trip, not earlier.
Buy a ticket to the Czech Republic on your own
The Czech Republic can be reached in several ways: by train, by plane or by car. But the main assistant in saving time is, of course, the plane. From the capital of Russia, for example, to Prague, the plane flies in just 2 hours and 50 minutes. So how to choose and buy tickets that are optimal in price and time?To find flights to the Czech Republic, the easiest way is to use the services of online services, it is more convenient and efficient than contacting a travel agency. After all, the travel agency will select you ready tour with departure and arrival on a certain day and at a certain time, and with the airline with which they have an agreement. You will have to move your plans here and there in order to fly on the exact flight that the travel agency says. And with the online purchase of tickets, everything is easier - you choose from all possible flight options, which are often several hundred. Isn't it true that among them there will certainly be a flight that is ideally suited in terms of time and price? We answer, there is.
There are a lot of sites that offer a service for finding air tickets on the Internet. Their task is to find the most suitable options for you according to the given parameters (date of departure and arrival, price, number of transfers, airport of arrival, airline), and then redirect to the partner's website to purchase a ticket. How to do this, you can read in the detailed article "". Now we will just show how much a flight to the Czech Republic and back can cost. Take, for example, a flight from Moscow to Prague and back.
I use the service, through which we will look for suitable flights to the Czech Republic. Remember - it is best to look for tickets somewhere a few months before the trip, since all the most convenient options are already on sale, but have not yet been sold out. And now, we are looking at tickets for six months from the date of writing the article, that is, for October 2015.
So, on October 13-20, Moscow-Prague and Prague-Moscow flights will cost us at least 8553 rubles in total. This offer belongs to UIA, Ukrainian Airlines. The disadvantage is transfers in Kyiv, both there and back. It’s still faster than by train, but you don’t want to sit at the airport for 5 hours either. Therefore, we will choose options for direct flights and get the most cheap option for 11942 rubles from Transaero.
You can see the price of a flight for a date convenient for you right now, just enter the numbers you need in the form below and click the "Find" button.
How to get from the airport to the center of Prague
There are several ways to get to the center of Prague from Ruzyne Airport. Firstly, it is, of course, a taxi or a transfer. A taxi will cost you about 500 crowns (that's about 1000 rubles), but the journey time will be only 20-30 minutes, which is faster than other modes of transport. The shuttle usually takes group travelers to their hotels, but you can also contact your specific hotel in advance to see if they can arrange a pickup.It is very easy to get to the city by public transport. This can be done by buses N 100, 119, 191, 510 (night) or by AE - Airport Express. During the day, we can safely say that within 10 minutes you will wait for one or another route to the city. The bus fare is 32 kroons, a ticket can be bought at the airport at information kiosks or at a special terminal. Express runs every half an hour, and the ticket costs 40 kroons or 60 kroons, depending on the destination. Some routes will take you to the city center, and some - to the final metro stations, it is better to check this in advance at the information desk.
Book a hotel in the Czech Republic on your own
The question “Where can we live in the Czech Republic?” also worth asking in advance, especially if the trip disappears for tourist season(May-September and new year holidays). The likelihood that all accommodation will already be booked if it is too late to start looking for a hotel is very high.To select a hotel, there are also several services on the Internet that will help you choose the most suitable accommodation from a variety of housing options, and then book it (and pay, if required). The most popular resource is - here it is convenient to read verified hotel reviews and look at the overall picture of prices and offers. In addition to those listed, there are still a huge number of sites offering the same services, but I would like to single out one of them - this is a service that not only searches for hotels, hostels and mini-hotels according to the specified parameters, but also compares prices for them from the most large systems reservations (including y ), offering you the best. Let's see, on this site, how much housing in Prague can cost on October 13-20 for two.
In total, it finds 1445 accommodation options for us. There are plenty to choose from! We look at the most popular - Ventana Hotel Prague, 5 stars, where 7 nights will cost you 54,638 rubles (or 7,800 rubles per night). The cheapest is A&O Prague Metro Strizkov, 3 stars, where the same 7 nights cost only 7,328 rubles (or 1,050 rubles per night at the rate of May 2015). The most expensive hotel in Prague for these dates will cost you 411 thousand rubles, so, as you can see, the spread between the cheapest and most expensive option is huge, which implies a choice. To make it easier to find something suitable, use the filters - select star rating, additional services and distance to the city center.
You can see the prices for the dates you need right now, just click the Find button in the search form below:
In addition to the hotel, there is another convenient type of accommodation - an apartment. The easiest way to rent an apartment abroad is through the AirBnB website. How to do this is described in our article "".
Czech currency
The official currency of the Czech Republic is the Czech Koruna (CZK or Kč). The exchange rate for May 2015 is 1 kroon equal to 2.1 rubles, which is very convenient for calculations, it is enough to multiply local prices by two to understand the cost in rubles. Euros are sometimes accepted at major tourist points, for example, at the train station or at the airport, but you will not like the exchange rate, so it is best to pay in kroons.It is better to exchange rubles for crowns on the spot - in the Czech Republic itself. Of course, due to the popularity of this country among Russian tourists, in major cities In Russia, many exchangers offer to exchange rubles for crowns, but the exchange rate for the most part will be unprofitable. But it’s not worth going to the Czech Republic with rubles either, the best option is to change money for euros and go on a trip with them. There are many exchange offices and banks scattered throughout Prague (and in other large cities as well), so finding a favorable exchange rate in the first half hour in the city is not difficult. It is also not worth changing money at the airport.
Weather in the Czech Republic
The climate in the Czech Republic is very mild, so in winter you will definitely not fall into severe frost, and in summer you are unlikely to die from stuffiness. So you can safely go to the Czech Republic at any time of the year, the nature and cities there are beautiful both in autumn, when the landscape turns golden, and in spring, when nature wakes up and everything begins to bloom. The average temperature in winter is 0 degrees Celsius and in summer - 25 degrees.Public transport in the Czech Republic
Transport in the Czech Republic is one of the most convenient for tourists in the world. Everything is simple and clear, and most importantly - at the stations and information kiosks you can get free maps and booklets in Russian. So, in the cities of the Czech Republic, several types are common public transport: metro, trams and buses. All these modes of transport are subject to single tickets, which differ only in how long they are valid.The most common ticket is valid for 90 minutes, starting from the minute you first punched it. It costs 32 CZK and entitles you to travel by public transport for one and a half hours. That is, with one ticket you can ride the metro, and then use it to get on the bus, provided that 90 minutes have not yet expired by the end of the trip. There are also tickets for sale for 30 minutes (24 CZK), 1 day (110 CZK) and 3 days (310 CZK). Note that a 1-month pass costs only twice as much as a 3-day pass, which is 670 CZK. If the trip is long, then this is the best option, which will quickly pay off. A monthly pass can only be purchased at PID (Prazska integrovana doprava) ticket offices, which are not available at all stations. Where to buy it - you will be prompted at the information kiosk at the airport or at any metro station. 
The metro in the Czech Republic starts its work daily at 5 am and ends at 12 am. Trams run from 5:00 to 24:30 with an interval of 4-7 minutes, but in addition to daytime routes, there are also night ones from 03:00 to 05:00. Buses run around the clock, the only difference is that some route numbers run during the day, and others at night.
The main attractions of the Czech Republic
The Czech capital, which annually attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world, and for good reason! Ancient architecture, many museums, all kinds of pubs and restaurants of traditional cuisine, rich night life- here everyone will find something to do. Here is just a short list of Prague attractions: Charles Bridge, Tyn Church and Old Town Square, Vysehrad and St. Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane and dozens of other places that you must see at least once. 
Well-known medical resort rich in springs with healing water. But not only illness can bring a tourist to Karlovy Vary. It's also very cozy old town surrounded by hills. Here you can just walk along the embankment, explore museums (Art Gallery, Local History or Glass Museum) or visit one of the classical music festivals ( international festival classical jazz, Beethoven Days in August, the Mozart and Karlovy Vary Festival in June or the Early Music Festival in July) - the choice is yours!
It is easy to get to Karlovy Vary not only from the capital of the Czech Republic, but also from Moscow - Karlovy Vary has its own airport, where direct flights regularly fly from Sheremetyevo. It is also convenient to travel from Prague by buses departing from the Florence bus station every hour. The cost of a one-way ticket is about 100-140 CZK. Travel time is one and a half hours.
A city with a history that goes back over a thousand years. Former capital Moravia, now Brno is one of tourist centers Czech Republic. Numerous gothic churches and cathedrals, the old Town Hall, many Baroque buildings and rich collections art galleries- all this will not leave you indifferent if you allocate at least a day to this special city in the Czech Republic.
You can get to Brno from Prague in two to three hours by train or bus. Trains run hourly from the main station in Prague, the ticket costs from 200 CZK. For the same price, you can buy a bus ticket at the Florence bus station, which run from 03:30 to 00:30 every half hour.
The entire historical center of this city in the south of the Czech Republic is included in the UNESCO heritage list - why not visit Cesky Krumlov? The main attraction of the city is the Krumlov Castle, which also includes a huge garden, a theater, a castle tower and various buildings completed in different eras.
There are buses from Prague to Český Krumlov from the bus station Na Knizecy at 07:00, 7:35, 9:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00 and 19:00. The ticket price is about 200 CZK, and the travel time is three hours.
České Budějovice
The small town of České Budějovice is surrounded on all sides by enchanting nature and is located at the confluence of two rivers - the Vltava and the Malše. The city is small and it can take from one to three days to explore it, but it is important not to forget about the surroundings - after all, one of the most beautiful castles in the Czech Republic is located near Budejovice - the pre-Gothic castle Gluboka nad Vltava.
You can get to České Budějovice from Prague by bus or train. Trains depart from the main station every one and a half to two hours, the ticket costs about 300 CZK, and the travel time is a little over 2.5 hours. Buses run from the bus station Na Knizecy, and their price is 200 CZK.
The capital of the Czech Republic is one of the most beautiful cities Europe, and it is not surprising that many tourists seek to visit it. Are you also planning to visit Prague? Great choice! In this city you will find amazing architecture, many unique sights and interesting places, friendly people, an exciting variety of entertainment, famous Czech beer and truly delicious food. Planning to travel to Prague on your own? Then read this article with useful information. We share tips that will come in handy on an independent trip to Prague.
How to get to Prague: tickets and visas
The capital of the Czech Republic is located in the center of Europe, and getting to Prague is quite easy. There are many airlines offering flights to Prague at affordable prices. In addition, there is the possibility of laying a railway route. It is more spectacular and romantic, but may be too long. You can also get to Prague by bus, but this is perhaps the least comfortable option. You need to be a well-prepared tourist so that a long seat in the bus seat does not spoil the impression of an exciting trip.
The choice of transport and the purchase of tickets is a very significant moment if you are traveling to Prague on your own. When choosing a way to get to Prague, you should proceed from your preferences, financial capabilities and take into account the starting point. For example, flights fly from Moscow Czech companies Airlines and Smart Wings. Bus routes Ecoline are available with a change in Riga. And the railway-bus route can be laid through the Ukrainian Uzhgorod. From there, there is a LEO Express flight to Prague, in which the bus crosses the border with Slovakia, and then boards a direct train to Prague.
Travel time has a great influence on the cost of tickets to Prague. Obviously, during periods popular among tourists, the cost will be higher (and the city itself, accordingly, more crowded). Therefore, when deciding, take into account, among other things, the cost of the trip.
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As for obtaining a visa to the Czech Republic, for tourist trip you will need a short-term Schengen visa. Before applying to the embassy Czech Republic it is necessary to prepare all the documents listed on the official website: www.mzv.cz/moscow/ru. If you act strictly according to the rules of the embassy, then there will be no problems in obtaining a visa.
Where to stay in Prague?
The Czech capital offers a huge variety of hotels. There are 4-5 star hotels and luxury apartments here. A little cheaper, but still with a fairly high level of comfort, you can stay in mini-hotels.
To save as much as possible, you can stay in hostels, of which there are quite a lot in Prague. A cheerful company often gathers in hostels, it is easy to find new friends and company for walks and entertainment in the city. However, this option is suitable only for those who are willing to sacrifice comfort for the sake of economy and prefer cheerful companies. relaxing holiday. Calculate your strength! Hostels can be searched at www.hostelsclub.com.
When choosing a hotel in Prague, you should take into account the considerable size of the city. Settling on the outskirts, it will take you a long time to get to the center, and it is there that all the most interesting is located! The most convenient option is housing directly in the center or at least 15 minutes walk from it. However, there are many tourists and it can be noisy. Visitors often stop in the Zizkov region or on the left bank of the Vltava River, in the Smichov region, from which public transport runs to the center. This option is quite convenient and will be optimal for those who do not want to spend extra money on an independent trip to Prague. When choosing a place to stay, always carefully study the reviews of other tourists - from them you can often find out important details and features of a particular hotel.
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You can choose an inexpensive hotel and see the reviews of real travelers on the popular booking.com resource. By the way, here are some of the special offers that are presented on it at the moment:
Transport in Prague
How to get from the airport
Prague Airport is located far from the city, so after landing in the Czech Republic you will have to use local transport. Taxi drivers will be happy to take you to any area and to any hotel, but their services are not cheap. It is quite comfortable to drive to the center of Prague on a special bus Czech Airlines, which departs very often. He even stops near big hotels! If you decide to plunge into the real Prague life from the very start, you can leave the airport by bus number 119, which runs to the Dejvická metro station. It is not only cheap, but also optimal for those who settled not in the center.
If you do not want to risk and like certainty, take advantage of the airport transfer service, which can be booked in advance, even before the trip. In this case, you will be sure that you will quickly get to the hotel, and you will know the cost of the trip in advance. Among the transfer options there is also an economical shuttle ( tourist bus), and more comfortable options individual trips. It all depends on your preferences and on which company you are traveling with. .
How to move around the city
The Prague railway station is located next to the metro station main station. There is also a metro station near the central Prague bus station - it is called Florenc. Arriving in Prague on your own, you should get a map of the city with transport routes marked on it. So you protect yourself from unnecessary wandering and spending on taxi drivers.
If you are staying close to historical center Prague, it will be most pleasant to move on foot (and our offline map will not let you get lost in the city). But if you need to use public transport, then this should not be a problem - the Prague metro (3 lines with color coded letters green A, yellow B and red C), trams, buses, ferries and the funicular to Petřín Hill are at your service.
Metro in Prague is open daily from 5.00 to 24.00. Intervals of train traffic - 2-3 minutes, on holidays and weekends - 4-10 minutes.
Trams. This type of transport can be called branded in the capital of the Czech Republic, it is very pleasant to ride on them. Most of the 35 active routes operate from 4.30 am to midnight. There are also night trams in Prague - numbers from 51 to 59. They run at intervals of 30 minutes.
Historic tram
The so-called Historical tram number 91 stands out in the public transport network of Prague, which travels through the city center and will help you get to the main sights of Prague.
Buses in Prague, they run at the same time interval as the trams. Night trips are carried out by buses with numbers 501-513. You can find timetables at the stops in Prague, so you will know exactly how long the transport will have to wait.
Funicular allows you to get from the Újezd stop to Petřín Hill. It is open from 9.00 to 23.30 from April to October and from 9.00 to 23.20 from November to March. Movement intervals - 15 minutes.
Fare
There are tickets for one trip (for 30 or 90 minutes), and long-term for different types transport. It is more convenient and profitable for tourists to buy long-term tickets for 24 or 72 hours in order to freely ride around the city. They are sold in special vending machines. At the entrance to the metro, bus or tram, tickets must be validated.
The fine for traveling without a ticket is 800 CZK.
If you decide to purchase a Prague Card as a guest card, then you will no longer need to worry about travel tickets, because. The card includes free travel on all types of urban transport, including tram, bus, metro, Airport Express bus, Petřín funicular and ferry. The card is simply presented to the controller instead of travel ticket along with identification documents.
Taxi in Prague
It is pleasant and useful to know that maximum prices for transport services in passenger taxis are officially set in Prague. Don't be fooled! The maximum cost of boarding is 40 kroons, travel 1 km - 28 kroons, waiting - 6 kroons per minute.
In popular tourist places You may come across special Fair Place taxi ranks with a yellow sign. Under the sign you can find a table with approximate prices for certain points. Taking a taxi in these places is more reliable, as they are rented by trusted companies.
Are you planning an active travel program? Buy a Prague Card
Arriving in Prague on your own, you will be able to plan your days without looking at other people. If you plan to visit actively, then use the advantages of the Prague Card. This will help you save a lot on entrance tickets. Guest card will allow you to visit 50 major Prague sights and museums (including historical buildings and expositions, the Old Town Hall, Petrin observation tower, the National Gallery, National Museum, Jewish Museum, etc.)
In addition, the cost of the card includes free movement on public transport (metro, bus, tram, funicular) for the entire duration of the card, transfer to the airport by bus Airport Express, an information booklet and even a sightseeing tour of Prague.
The card is issued for 2, 3 or 4 days and cannot be transferred to another person. You can buy the card already in the city (at one of 24 points of sales) or buy online in advance, and upon arrival, simply pick up the card at the airport or in the city center. You can learn more about the Prague Card guest card and order it online.
By the way, if you came to Prague for only 3 days, we offer ideas on how to spend them with benefit and pleasure: short.
Tours in Prague on your own
If you are traveling to Prague on your own, the organization of the excursion and cultural program falls entirely on you. If you have a "rubber" budget, you can find individual guide and shift to him the worries of organizing the excursion part of the trip. You can choose and group tour , but there are some nuances here - your impressions will largely depend on the personality and qualifications of the guide, as well as how lucky you are with the composition of the group. Not everyone likes to push around in a noisy tourist crowd and run after a guide without having time to see the place of interest or take enough photos. In addition, this is also not a cheap pleasure.
Someone prefers to explore the city with Prague paper guide. This gives a certain freedom and flexibility, although it does not always provide enough information, and the available information in guidebooks is usually presented very dryly. In addition, not everyone likes to carry a rather weighty book with them on a walk, which still does not guarantee that you will not get lost in the city!
What remains? "Advanced" and budget travelers before the trip, they carefully study the city and think over independent routes in Prague. This is a great way to start your trip early and arrive in Prague with some familiarity. But this is a huge job that requires a lot of effort and a lot of time. Those who “surfed” the Internet in search of the necessary information, studied guidebooks, reviewed many resources in order to make their route and become their own guide, know that such preparation takes more than one day.
Where to go for economical and freedom-loving tourists who do not want to spend money on expensive excursions, but do not have enough time or experience to make their own “guidebook”? And how to make the work easier for all those who decide to organize excursions in Prague on their own? Turn to a good helper -. It is installed on your smartphone and will not leave you alone with the boring pages of a paper guidebook, will not let you get lost in the city wherever you wander (thanks to offline map and GPS navigation), will help you easily find the most interesting places in the city and tell fascinating stories about the sights of Prague. And all this - for free or very inexpensive! Offline map, catalog of attractions, useful information about the city, and can be downloaded and used absolutely free of charge, and individual audio tours cost no more than simple souvenirs! For now, the guide is only available for iPhone, but other devices will soon be able to use it.
And, of course, one should not deprive oneself of the pleasure of knowing the culinary virtues of Prague and the Czech Republic. A huge number of local "gentlemen" and pubs will offer to taste delicious draft beer. This is perhaps best places for food in Prague. It's calmer and tastier than fast food restaurants and bistros. And not as expensive as in fine restaurants.
Do not forget to look into the numerous Prague shops and souvenir shops, where you can find a lot of interesting things! After all, you do not want to return from a trip to Prague empty-handed, do you?
Be careful about planning your stay carefully Czech capital- no matter how interesting your plans may seem, be ready to easily abandon them and devote time to what really attracts you in the city. We can say that magnificent Prague will tell you what to do on its own! Look around, walk along the streets, admire the views from, communicate with people, breathe the real life of this beautiful city. The results of the trip are not measured by the number of curiosities you see, but by your inner satisfaction, which should be put in the first place both at the planning stage and directly during the trip!
Useful Phones
Phones emergency assistance(calls to these numbers are free):
150 - fire service
155 - ambulance
156 - city police
158 - police
112 is the integrated emergency telephone number.
Independent travel is gradually becoming fashionable among Russians. Many have already gone to the resorts of hot countries more than once, planning the trip only on their own. As it turned out, this is not at all difficult, and the impressions from such an adventure are much more than from the usual tourist package with a lot of imposed services. One of the most popular routes among our compatriots is Europe, and the most attractive country is the Czech Republic. Such attractiveness is explained by the comparative cheapness, all-season availability and extraordinary medieval beauties that can be found in any Czech city at almost every step. A trip to the Czech Republic can turn into a great Honeymoon or Christmas holidays, and planning all this is quite simple and without the involvement of travel agencies. Interested how? You will find all the answers to your questions in this article.
Czech Republic: historical monuments and health resorts
A tourist trip to the Czech Republic can give you a lot of pleasant impressions, in different seasons it appears in completely different guises and plays like a precious stone with its facets. Holidays in this country will definitely appeal to the whole family, everyone will find something special for themselves - excellent Czech cuisine, delicious live beer from local breweries, ancient castles and healing mineral springs.
Depending on how ready you are to feel the spirit of the Czech Republic, this country will open up to you. Of course, it is best to see several different cities, but if you do not have such an opportunity, then choose Prague. It has retained that special medieval character, for which tourists come here.
An excellent choice would be Karlovy Vary, this resort is famous all over the world for its healing waters. Of course, many tourist packages include an excursion to this city, but you can only really get to know it on your own. Therefore, if we have convinced you that a trip to the Czech Republic is easy and simple, then let's start planning your upcoming trip. Where does it all begin?
If you are not quite an experienced tourist, then remember that the key to a successful trip is detailed preparation for it. Without this, it is difficult to count on the fact that everything will turn out well, because in a foreign country it is quite difficult to drastically change your plans or hope for a chance - everything must be carefully prepared and planned.
What do you need to travel to the Czech Republic? First of all, an excellent plan, which should take into account all the nuances of the upcoming trip. We can say that the plan is conditionally divided into two large parts:
- preparatory;
- excursion.
The first part is naturally the most extensive. It includes the following items:
- determination of the travel budget;
- choice of time of year;
- route planning;
- booking a hotel;
- buying tickets to the Czech Republic;
- obtaining a visa.
Usually the entire list can be completed in one to two months. During this period of time, you will have the opportunity to perfectly prepare, draw up all the documents and approach the preparation of the excursion program.
Do not think that upon arrival you will decide where you would like to go. Your budget depends on how often you are going to visit museums and other popular tourist places. After all, a trip to the Czech Republic on its own leaves tourists with a fairly wide selection of attractions that you can visit. The main thing is not to get carried away and correctly calculate your strength. Otherwise, you will not be happy with the long-awaited trip to the Czech Republic. The reviews that tourists leave on various Internet portals always contain useful information that allows you to choose the most interesting historical monuments and places in the country.
Travel budget: how much money do you need?
A trip to the Czech Republic on your own will cost our compatriots much cheaper than buying a travel package. Therefore, you can safely begin to form a travel budget without worrying that you will not have enough money for something. The Czech Republic is considered the most inexpensive country in Europe, which is the reason for its incredible attraction for tourists from all over the world.
The most costly items of expenditure will be the cost of travel, accommodation and meals. Depending on the choice of transport to the Czech Republic (we will talk about this a little later), the cost of the journey will vary from fifteen to thirty thousand rubles.
An average hotel room in Prague costs three thousand rubles for two, and food will cost approximately two to three thousand rubles a day. Thus, a trip for two for a period of ten days will cost the family about eighty thousand rubles. You also need to add some money for the tour and the purchase of souvenirs. For a rich excursion program, a thousand rubles a day will be enough for you.
Of course, we took as a basis far from the most low prices. If desired, and with some luck, a trip to the Czech Republic can cost you much less. But it’s better to always include amounts with some margin in the expense item, so you will feel much more confident in a foreign country.
Czech Republic: the best time of the year to travel
So, you have a trip to the Czech Republic. What you need to know in order not to make a mistake with the choice of season? When is the best time to visit the Czech Republic? In fact, the answers to these questions are extremely simple. We will help you decide on travel dates.
The best time to walk around Prague and not only is spring. Since mid-April, a stable positive temperature has been established in the country, usually the thermometer does not fall below twenty degrees Celsius. Orchards and numerous jasmine bushes begin to bloom. Cities are literally immersed in a sweet dope, and walks turn into a real exquisite pleasure.
You can come to the Czech Republic in the summer, but for many tourists it becomes quite difficult to wander around the cities under the scorching sun. Moreover, you will have to walk a lot.
Until November, Czech autumn pleases tourists great weather and great views. Surprisingly, an autumn trip to the Czech Republic attracts a lot of couples in love who fall under the spell of ancient cities on the eve of winter.
In winter, the country becomes quite uncomfortable, it often rains and cold winds blow. The only exceptions are Christmas days, when Prague and other cities are lit up with festive lights, and the falling snow reminds of a fairy tale come to life. In the rest of the winter months, the Czech Republic looks gloomy and harsh, but for many travelers it is at this time that it seems to be the most attractive. It shows sharp medieval features that best emphasize the history of the country.
Acquaintance with the Czech Republic: where are we going?
The Czech Republic is not a very big country, so here you can see the main sights in a few days. And for this it is worth visiting several cities, because it is impossible to form an opinion about the country only from Prague alone, where tourists usually seek in the first place.
So let's look at the most important tourist destinations Czech Republic:
- Prague
This city is glorified by poets and artists, its ancient beauty makes you forget about everything in the world. Therefore, it is difficult to imagine that a trip to the Czech Republic can do without visiting this amazing city.
If time permits, then allocate four to five days to explore Prague. This will be quite enough to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the city. Most often, tourists walk along it on foot, because literally every alley and house in Prague is historical monument. For particularly long distances, you can travel by public transport, it works here around the clock and runs strictly according to the schedule.
2. Karlovy Vary
For former Soviet fellow citizens, this resort is associated with something incredibly European. Almost all tourists want to visit here, but in principle there is nothing to see in this city. Literally one day is enough for you to appreciate the old mansions, modern luxury hotels and taste the healing mineral water. It is also worth visiting the medieval castle and the Geyser Colonnade, and lovers of the exotic can afford to sip the famous "bekhterevka", which is sold everywhere here.
3. Cesky Krumlov
This town is rarely visited. tourist groups but trust me, it's worth it. solo traveler can afford to make a trip from Prague with transfers to literally find himself in the past.
Only fourteen thousand people live in the town itself, but it is really unique. The fact is that Krumlov looks exactly like in the Middle Ages. Each of its streets, as if descended from illustrations or films about medieval Europe. You will not see such beauty anywhere else in the country.
4. Brno
This city is quite large for the Czech Republic and very noisy, but you should go here for local delicacies, a variety of beers and to see the old churches, of which there are a great many in Brno.
Keep in mind that the number of cafes in the city and all the goodies that are sold there can significantly harm your figure. Many return from this town for a couple of kilograms more than before the trip. And it's not always about food, it's simply impossible to refuse beer in Brno. It is sold on every corner, and breweries invite tourists to visit their own museums and taste different types of beer. But do not pay more than two euros for it - this is the most reasonable price in the Czech Republic.
Fans of skiing will also find application in the Czech Republic. The country has many comfortable and well-equipped resorts. YOU can go, for example, to Harrachov or Pec.
If your goal is to improve your health, then in Marianske Lazne and Podebrady you will be welcomed with pleasure and an individual health program will be compiled. But keep in mind that in this case, the cost of rest will increase significantly.
A trip to the Czech Republic by car or bus
As we have already specified, there are many ways to get to the Czech Republic. It seems to many inexperienced tourists that the best option is to travel to the Czech Republic by car or bus. But in fact, this option has too many "buts".
First of all, keep in mind that the journey from Moscow will take about twenty hours and this is at best! Some travelers said that they traveled to Prague in about fifty hours (of course, this included stops and overnight stays). Imagine that you have to spend at least a day in an uncomfortable position. This is not only inconvenient, but also dangerous to health, because in the process of long sitting, edema is formed and the work of many internal organs is disrupted.
In addition, the gasoline spent on the trip makes it quite expensive. Is it worth choosing an expensive, long and uncomfortable route at the same time? We think not. So focus your attention on other modes of transportation.
Train: an alternative way to travel
A trip to the Czech Republic by train is possible only from Moscow and St. Petersburg. Experienced travelers they say that in spring and summer a similar option is also available to residents of Yekaterinburg.
Although railway communication Moscow-Prague is one of the oldest, alas, it is not the fastest and most convenient. You will have to get there for about a day, and for many tourists this is a rather unpleasant moment. The cost of a round-trip ticket for one person varies within four hundred dollars, which is clearly not cheaper than air travel.
One of the advantages of traveling by train is the picturesque landscapes outside the window, but if you are not a connoisseur of such paintings, give up such a tedious journey.
Air travel to the Czech Republic
The most convenient trip to the Czech Republic from Moscow will be by air transport. Literally in five hours you will already be standing in or Karlovy Vary in anticipation of the upcoming adventures.
Two airlines deserve attention on this route:
- Aeroflot.
The cost of a round-trip flight varies within nine thousand rubles. Most often, tourists choose direct flights, but you can also stay on transit flights. They will be significantly cheaper. Keep in mind that buying tickets early saves you about ten to fifteen percent of the amount. You will definitely find how to spend this money in the Czech Republic.
Accommodation: the nuances of choosing a hotel
In order to process documents for a trip to the Czech Republic, you will need a hotel reservation. Therefore, before you collect paperwork for a visa, you should choose and book a hotel room.
Here, as in any other business, there are nuances and peculiarities. Keep in mind that in the Czech Republic you will have to walk a lot - you will leave the hotel early in the morning and return only at night. Because of this, you should not choose expensive hotel with mass additional services, a small room with a clean bed and a bathroom in good area. And there are plenty of such hotels in the Czech Republic.
If we are talking about accommodation in Prague, then you should not look for a hotel in the center. Not all tourists know this trick. The fact is that public transport works well in the city and it is quite safe at any time of the day, so even at night you will quickly get to your hotel. And the cost of living will be significantly lower than in the advertised hotels in the center of Prague.
Few people know that Prague is divided into districts with numbers. The most acceptable for tourists are the following areas: 1, 2, 3 and 6. But even in this case, you should check the map before booking, some areas are quite large and your hotel may be on the very outskirts of the city.
Do not look for a hostel in Prague and the Czech Republic in general. Here, such accommodation is very unprofitable for tourists. For example, an average hotel room costs forty dollars, and a room for ten in a hostel is thirty-five dollars. The comparison will be clearly not in favor of the latter.
Features of the visa regime
What documents are needed to travel to the Czech Republic? Take care of your health insurance first. Recently, it can be issued not only in offices various companies but also via the internet. This makes the process much easier, but remember that your policy should cover approximately thirty thousand euros.
To travel to the Czech Republic you need a visa, its execution is quite typical for Schengen. But for those who are faced with such actions for the first time, this process can cause some difficulties.
Documents for a trip to the Czech Republic must be collected three months before the intended trip. In this case, you will have the opportunity to prepare well for your visit to the visa center. The package of documents for a visa looks quite standard:
- international passport;
- tickets and hotel reservations;
- income statement;
- bank statement;
- medical insurance;
- questionnaire.
All these papers can be taken to the visa center or the Consular Department (it all depends on which city you live in). For many Russians, it is the visa issue that is the most difficult when they decide whether they can independent trip to the Czech Republic. A visa costs thirty-five euros and another one thousand rubles will need to be paid extra for the services of the visa center. Nothing complicated, right? Within ten working days, and in many cases even earlier, you will have a stamped passport in your hands.
Food in the Czech Republic
Even if you are traveling on your own for the first time and are very worried about eating in an unfamiliar country, the Czech Republic will not give you absolutely no trouble finding cafes and restaurants. There are a huge number of them in every city of the country, but only national pubs will give you a complete picture of Czech cuisine. Here, these are special places where people come to relax, chat, try new beers and, of course, eat delicious food.
Dishes in such establishments are distinguished by their exceptional taste and inexpensive price. For example, a dinner for two with several glasses of beer, soup and a pork knee will cost you about a thousand rubles. After such a lunch or dinner, you will definitely not want to eat for the next ten hours. The secret lies precisely in the pork knee, which even a hungry company cannot always master. Therefore, it is usually ordered one for the whole table. Basically, food in the Czech Republic is quite oily, but surprisingly tasty. This applies to appetizers, meat dishes and desserts. The latter are distinguished by some special sophistication that you will not find anywhere else.
The Czech Republic is a great country to start independent travel. It will give you invaluable experience and mass unforgettable experience. But this is exactly what tourists expect from their trips, isn't it?
Hello friends! We recently implemented . Sorry if the feed in Social networks and Instagram was full of my photos - I wanted to show you a lot! Today I want to talk about our trip to the Czech Republic.
Photo 1. View of Prague. Our trip to the Czech Republic
Before starting to describe our journey, I want to introduce you to the beautiful girl Lyudmila. C which we met thanks to the blog. Luda has her own virtual Diary, where she writes about traveling around the world, about the picturesque Czech Republic, where she lives now, about fashion and creativity. Both of us are in love with travel and cannot imagine life without travel. Therefore, at the invitation of Luda, I didn’t really think about coming to visit, and I gladly agreed. True, we did not go right away, but after half a year, but everything that is not done, as they say, is for the better!
Photo 2. Prague. Our trip to the Czech Republic
We made our independent trip to the Czech Republic at the end of September. Romantic Prague met us with surprisingly warm weather.True, the forecaster predicted rain the day before, but the sun did not get tired of pleasing us every day. The umbrella stayed in my backpack the whole trip.
By the way, we abandoned bulky suitcases and replaced them with backpacks. We felt the difference when we walked in Lviv. The fact is that there was plenty of time before the bus to Prague, so we came up with an excursion program for ourselves "". The walk promised to move with luggage along the central cobbled streets of the city, but with suitcases, you know, it was problematic, and since we had backpacks much easier. Throw them on your back and go!
The Czech Republic is rich in sights, we wanted to see more, but not to miss the main thing, so independent travel we tried to think over and compiled a list of the most important places to visit. Preparing for the trip is already the beginning of the journey. The Schengen visa to the Czech Republic was received unexpectedly quickly. Two days later we received our passports with visas. Served at the visa center themselves. I have already written about this, so read it to anyone who is interested.
Travel to the Czech Republic. Prague
Our journey to the Czech Republic began in Kyiv, but the most interesting things were ahead of us. The bus arrived at Florence bus station, where Luda and Misha met us. We decided not to waste time on rest, but to quickly change clothes and go for a walk. Of course, we did not do without tasting Czech beer, which was treated to us by hospitable hosts. How nice to meet open people. It is so easy to communicate with them, as if you know them a long time ago.
On this day, the guys had a wonderful sightseeing tour in Prague, which was very helpful, because it was necessary to plan all the other days and get a little bearing on what and where!
Photo 3. View of the Old Town Square. Our trip to the Czech Republic
Prague turned out to be very convenient from a tourist point of view. Almost all sights are located close to each other and you can visit them calmly, on foot. But for those who do not like to walk a lot, to help you.
Surprisingly, in the capital of the Czech Republic it is most convenient to travel by tram. Every day we gladly cruised on it to the center. For some reason, this type of transportation, until now, I have been associated with inconvenience and slowness, probably, trips on Kyiv trams were given as signs, which, by the way, look the same as Prague trams. There are, of course, newer compositions, but there are many like ours. By tram you can reach anywhere in the city very quickly and comfortably. Tickets can be bought at stops, but not all have them. The fines are not small, so it's better not to risk buying a ticket in advance. By the way, it is very convenient that one ticket is valid for all types of public transport.
Photo 4. Old Town Square. Our trip to the Czech Republic
Traveling to the Czech Republic, as I said, we have carefully thought out, so there were no misunderstandings. Czech understandable enough for Ukrainians, so we had no problems with understanding or communication. Moreover, we have compiled for ourselves a small phrasebook of the Russian-Czech language. In independent travel, it greatly simplifies communication and understanding. In the Czech language, there are quite funny words that cut themselves into the head and do not come out for a long time.
Photo 5. Czech chimes. Our trip to the Czech Republic
Sights of Prague are unique. They delight, I'm sure everyone! We walked without getting tired of clicking the camera and turning our heads so as not to miss anything. What are the Czech chimes worth, or as I call them Orla. This antique clock is located on the Old Town Square (Staroměstskénamesti). Every day, crowds of people come to see them, to listen to their amazing fight. At a certain time, all the figures on the clock begin to move, silently speaking to us. Each of them has its own deep meaning. We did not specifically choose the time when to come to the clock, but we were lucky on the first day to capture this grandiose event in our memory. This central square Prague, in addition to the unique clock, it has many interesting sights.
Photo 6. Dancing house. Our trip to the Czech Republic
Prague contains unique treasures of various architectural styles, many interesting modern monuments, so loved by tourists. For example, extraordinary dancing House. At first, the residents did not like the building at all. In their opinion, it spoiled the view of ancient Prague, but after a while, the Dancing House took root, I would even say, merged into the romantic atmosphere of the city. Now in its place, the townspeople and tourists do not think of anything else.
Photo 7. View of the Vltava and Charles Bridge. Our trip to the Czech Republic
The capital of the Czech Republic is divided into two parts by the Vltava River. The name translates as "Wild River". At first glance, quiet and lazy, it sometimes turns into a stormy, impetuous and indomitable. In 2002, this quiet place flooded central part Prague. During the flood, the dams were destroyed, after which a huge stream of water rushed into the city center. The water rose to the second floor and flooded the subway. It was the biggest flood in the last 500 years.
Photo 8. View of the Vltava and Charles Bridge from Malaya Strana. Our trip to the Czech Republic
Despite this, I really like it when cities have rivers. For example, in Kyiv, the Dnieper, with Trukhanov Island, but in Prague - the Vltava with Streletsky (Střelecký ostrov). The island is shaped like a narrow boat and is the highlight of the city. Families with children like to come here, as well as everyone who wants to ride on a "pedal" catamaran. Pleasure boats-restaurants constantly run through the Vltava. Some of them are moored on the embankment, walking along which you can see a lot of swans, which have become completely tame here. Without a doubt, we can say that the birds really like it here, they breed and do not want to fly away at all.
Two dozen bridges connect the two banks of the Vltava. Each of them is unique and has its own name. The most ancient and historically significant is the famous Charles Bridge. It connects two legendary districts of Prague - the Old Town Square with the Lesser Town.
Photo 9. Charles Bridge. Our trip to the Czech Republic
The Prague Lesser Country is different from the Old Town Square ( old place ). I can say that there is a completely different atmosphere, more ancient or something!
In the Lesser Country there is another attraction of Prague - Prague Castle. Through cobbled streets we climbed to it almost every day. It contains a masterpiece St. Vitus Cathedral. It is amazing that in whatever corner of Prague we were, almost everyone could see the tall spiers of this temple. To put the cathedral in the lens you have to try very hard.
Photo 10. St. Vitus Cathedral. Our trip to the Czech Republic
We went to Vitus Cathedral most often, because we could not get inside. The fact is that just at that time there was a unique exhibition where they showed the crown of King Charlemagne. This happens extremely rarely. The crown is very valuable decorated precious stones and pearls. Therefore, these days there was special attention to visitors. Yes, and there were a lot of them. This made it possible to see many amazing places nearby.
Photo 11. The immense Cathedral of St. Vitus. Prague. Our trip to the Czech Republic
Take a walk along the Golden Street, where goldsmiths, alchemists, seers and healers lived a long time ago. Many mystical legends envelop her, which I will talk about in a separate article. golden street interesting place. It contains tiny houses with small rooms, which have survived to our time. The entrance to the street is paid, but if you come after 18, like us, you can pay nothing and see, in principle, the same thing.
Photo 12. View of the Malaya country. Our trip to the Czech Republic
In addition to the Golden Lane, there is another unique street - the narrowest one I have ever seen. It is called Vinarna Devil(Vinárna Certovka). Its width is only 70 centimeters. In order for people not to get stuck there for a long time, but to walk in turn from two sides, a traffic light was installed. Who is afraid of confined space, be prepared for extreme sports. I'm not claustrophobic, but I feel like I'd better get out as soon as possible!
Near the Prague Castle, there are two dissimilar, but very attractive places. This (Valdštejnská zahrada) and Hill Petrin(Petrin). They are both very picturesque and interesting. In the first one there is a palace, where the Senate of the Czech Republic is now located, but it attracted us more with its stunning garden. Peacocks walk in it, and huge carps swim in the pond. The garden is decorated with sculptures and an amazing fountain of the goddess Venus.
Photo 13. Wallenstein Garden. Our trip to the Czech Republic
It was not by chance that we were brought to Petrin Hill either. I really like these huge parks. On its territory there is an observatory, the Strahov Monastery, a mirror labyrinth, a tower that Praguers call their own, the Eiffel Tower, as well as apple orchards. Don't let the high rise scare you. For the lazy, there is a funicular that will take you to the very top. And for active people like us - and the hill is not how much. The walk was very impressive. You can take a blanket and sandwiches with you, lie down under a shady tree. Relax and enjoy looking at nature and views around. The hill has been known since ancient times. According to legend, it was from here that Princess Libuse predicted the appearance of the capital of the Czech Republic - Prague. If you are not too lazy to climb to the very top of the Hill, then you will have a stunning view of the city.
Photo 14. Water mill from the bridge of lovers in Prague. Our trip to the Czech Republic
Views and bred tourists. The fact is that access to the towers that they offer is paid (approximately 100-200 kroons), but it is not at all necessary and even stupid to pay for it! After all, the city has a lot of places from where you can enjoy the best angles, and for free. I have already said about one thing, as you understand. This is the second place. It in itself is very interesting to visit and is considered the oldest district of Prague. It all started with him, as they say. Vysehrad is located on the other side of the Vltava. It is given out by the points of the towers of the Church of St. Peter and Paul, which are visible from afar. It is located just in Visegrad. In addition, there is a calm park with sculptures of heroes, a memorial cemetery, which is the most prestigious in Prague. In addition to historically valuable sights, Grad offers breathtaking views of the surroundings and the city itself.
Photo 15. Vyshegrad. Our trip to the Czech Republic
Travel to the Czech Republic. Karlstejn
Our independent trip to the Czech Republic did not stop only at beautiful Prague. One day we went to. It is located 30 kilometers from the capital.
Photo 16. Karlstejn Castle. Our trip to the Czech Republic
We went by my favorite double-decker train. Well, I really like them. I remember how I squealed with joy when we drove to Dresden on this one.
Photo 17. Karlštejn Castle. Our trip to the Czech Republic
I am very glad that it turned out to go to the castle, and the weather did not disappoint. It so happened that we wanted to visit Karlovy Vary that day, but there were no tickets for the morning. Instead, we decided not to waste the day and look at Karlštejn Castle. The prices there are cheaper than in Prague, so I was not left without a new thing. you can also buy there.
Travel to the Czech Republic. Karlovy Vary
We devoted the whole day to Karlovy Vary. The town was amazing! We drove from Prague for an hour and a half. Lucky to get tickets for a very comfortable bus so the trip was easy and enjoyable.small tourist town. It is famous for its thermal waters. In this regard, the central part of the city is occupied by hotels. I was pleased that all spas (springs) are open, and everyone can drink healing water absolutely free of charge.
Photo 18. Karlovy Vary. Tepla River. Our trip to the Czech Republic
The Tepla River flows in Karlovy Vary, which may be why the water in the springs can reach 60 degrees. It tastes slightly salty and even slightly carbonated. According to the Russian-speaking people around us, you don’t feel at all like in another country. Only when we moved away from the center, everything fell into place. Karlovy Vary is famous not only for its thermal waters. Probably few people leave the city without Karlovy Vary waffles or payments and Becherovka, which originated here.
Photo 19. Karlovy Vary. Tepla River. Our trip to the Czech Republic
Lots of interesting tourist highlights associated with this city, so I will write in more detail later.
Czech sweets
Having visited a dozen Prague establishments, we can proudly say that we have tried everything Czech cuisine . We liked many of them, but especially the ribs in honey sauce that the Beer Museum prepared for us, Vepreve's knee in the restaurant "At the Goat", and, well, an exquisite duck leg, in the institution we loved at the Skydiver's. Dishes are dishes, but how to be in the Czech Republic and not drink beer. To be honest, I haven't had such a delicious meal in a long time! If in Kyiv we drink beer extremely rarely, then on this trip to the Czech Republic we drank a lot of it. Most of all we liked "Krushovitsa" and "Kozel".
Photo 20. Boar's knee. Pivnaya Kozlovna. Our trip to the Czech Republic
I really liked the fact that the menu of each establishment hangs on the street, and you can see the range of dishes and prices without going into the restaurant. Basically it was that we wanted to try something specific, so it was very convenient.
In addition to the dishes that you can try in the institution, I would like to mention one more delicious Czech Republic that isTrdelnik. To tell the truth, I did not want to try it at all before the trip, but one fine morning after buying coffee at the popular Starbucks, I wanted to chew something. The way out was Trdelnik. In the Czech Republic, they are sold at every turn. And what to say?! I really liked him! One was enough for us with Vitya for two. They cook them right on the street. Trdelnik consists of yeast dough, sprinkled with sugar and nuts on top. On request, you can order a filler inside. Prices may vary, buy further from the center, then it will be the cheapest.
We really enjoyed . This boundless greenery, an abundance of trees and all living creatures, and from the air the lungs became green! It's just so clean and fresh, to the point of impossibility!
I can say that the trip to the Czech Republic was a success! How do you like our trip?
How to find budget accommodation in the Czech Republic
Cheap accommodation or hotels in the Czech Republic can be found through the hotellook booking system, we use it ourselves, verified. The convenience of the service is that it compares the prices of dozens of booking systems - you just have to choose the best offer for yourself and buy.
How to buy cheap flights to the Czech Republic
A flight to the Czech Republic can be bought directly on the website of the airlines, but it is most advantageous to take advantage of flight offers in the direction from Aviasales, an aggregate that we use ourselves. The service selects the most advantageous offers for prices and destinations - you just have to choose the best one by price, departure time or your favorite airline.
Proven resources that help us save on
independent travel planning
We have compiled a list of useful and proven resources that we ourselves use when traveling. They help us save time, money and nerves.
Aviasales- budget flights around the world.
Buruki- also search for air tickets around the world.
Purchase travel insurance online.
Tripinsurance- buying insurance online.
Kiwitaxi- booking a transfer from the airport.
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