Going to Prague

Prague is generally perceived to be one of the most beautiful of the eastern European cities. You can easily walk around the whole of the town, so it is definitely suggested that you bring some comfortable shoes. It is possible to make it round all of the major sites in around 3-4 days.

Prague is separated by a river, the Vltava River, with Jewish Quarter, the Old Town and the New Town on one side, with Lesser Town and Prague Castle on the other. Crossing the river is made possible by the Charles Bridge which is an attraction in it’s own right.

There are number of tours which you can take to help you to get your bearings, as with most major cities there is the bus tour which whisks you around in the comfort of a bus, or alternatively there are variety of walking tours that you can sign up to.

The best place to start your visit is the Old Town Square, where you will find the Astronomical Clock placed on the Old Town Hall, and also the Tyn Church and incredible spires that it boasts. I would recommend a climb up the old Town Hall tower, which has an incredible view from it’s summit.

The Jewish Quarter is located close to the Old Town Square, and has a variety of attractions including the Spanish Synagogue, the Maisel Synagogue and the Ceremonial Hall.

There are several ways to get to Prague Castle, but we have found the easiest to be taking a tram (no 22 or 23) to Pohorelec. This takes you to above the castle and you can then walk downhill to the Lesser Town area.

One of the advantages of visiting Prague is the cost, as the Czech Republic is not currently part of the Euro, which compared to visiting France, Italy or Spain makes it extremely cheap. Drinks can typically be purchased for around a couple of pounds, with a meal costing around £15-£20. This has helped to make Prague to become a destination of choice for travellers looking for a cheap weekend break! Please be wary though as there are a huge number of hen and stag parties that attend the city at weekends, so it can become quite wild as you can imagine!

It has become more commercialised due to this influx of visitors, with several large nightclubs and a variety of bars and restaurants now opening. However if you visit during the week, this will give you the opportunity to experience the culture somewhat more.

All in all Prague is beautiful old city with lots to do, if you want to visit ancient remains or old nightclubs it can accommodate your needs. Definitely worth a visit!