Prague, Czech Republic

By Musicians Abroad Featured Destinations Czech Republic, Prague

Currency:

Czech Koruna

Very few businesses accept the Euro. ATMs are plentiful and credit cards are widely accepted.

Points of Interest:

Prague Castle – Prague Castle is a castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic serving as the official residence and workplace of the president of the Czech Republic. Built in the 9th century, the castle has long served as the seat of power for kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman emperors, and presidents of Czechoslovakia. 6:00 AM-10:00 PM

Staromestske namesti – The most significant square of historical Prague, it was founded in the 12th century and has been witness to many historical events. In addition to the Old Town Hall and the Church of Our Lady before Týn, the square is dominated by the Baroque Church of St Nicholas, the Rococo Kinský Palace, the Gothic House at the Stone Bell and the monument to Jan Hus. In the pavement of the square are memorial stones marking the execution of 27 Czech lords in 1621, and the Prague meridian.

Charles Bridge – Connecting the Old town with Lesser Town, this popular pedestrian bridge is filled with musicians, painters, vendors and tourists during the summertime.

Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock – The Old Town Hall is one of the most significant monuments in the Czech Republic. It was established in 1338 as the administrative seat for Prague’s Old Town. Now, it is mainly used for the ceremonial purposes of the capital city, Prague. The historical town hall consists of a set of five medieval houses, the corner of which is adorned with a historical astronomical clock, a gothic oriel window and a massive rectangular tower. The lookout gallery on the town hall tower offers the most beautiful view of Prague. A tour of the historical halls in the Old Town Hall is a unique experience. The expensively decorated rooms date from various periods and are examples of the remarkable development of the town hall complex. The guided tours in various languages are organized in hourly intervals.

Lesser Town – One of the most historic sections of Prague, the Lesser Quarter features many Renaissance burghers’ houses, baroque palaces, narrow lanes and spacious squares.

Franz Kafka Statue – The eleven-meter-high statue is a 21st-century technical marvel of Prague. Forty-two moving panels form the face of the great Czech writer Franz Kafka. The statue by David Cerny stands at the Quadrio shopping center and combines art with modern technologies and the traditional “golden hands” of Czech craftsmen. Watch the Metamorphosis, wait for the right alignment of the panels and discover Kafka!

Letná Park – Facing the center of Prague, this large urban park is a popular spot for hiking, skateboarding, picnics and other outdoor activities.

Church of Our Lady Before Tyn – One of the symbols of Prague, the Church of the Virgin Mary Before Tyn is the dominant feature in the Old Town. The church was built in the 14th century and used to be a primary place of worship for foreign merchants visiting the city. Closed Mondays, Tues.-Sat. 10:00 AM-1:00 PM and 3:00 PM-5:00 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Wallenstein Palace Gardens – Located on the grounds of the magnificent Waldstein Palace, this elegant 17th-century garden is designed in the baroque style with classical bronze statues and gurgling fountains. Weekdays 7:00 AM-7:00 PM, Weekends 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Old Town Bridge Tower – The Old Town Bridge Tower is one of the most beautiful Gothic gateways in the world. The tower, along with the Charles Bridge, was built by Emperor Charles IV according to designs by Petr Parléř in the mid-14 th century. The gate to the Old Town was also conceived as a symbolic victory arch through which Czech kings passed on their coronation processions. For an unforgettable view, visitors must climb 138 steps to the viewing gallery. 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

Palladium Praha (mall) – PALLADIUM is the largest one-stop shopping destination in downtown Prague, offering 5 floors of exciting shopping and dining experiences. PALLADIUM offers a wide variety of leading fashion retailers and other popular lifestyle brands. You can find here a wide variety of cuisines from all over the world: several themed restaurants, fast food restaurants and cafés to fulfill your every culinary craving. There is a supermarket and many specialty food shops and kiosks. You can also take advantage of jewelry shops, electronics shops, a flower shop, a travel agency, a dry cleaner’s, a drugstore, a barbershop, a nail studio and a large bookstore in PALLADIUM. Various services including banks, ATM machines and a currency exchange are available here as well. 7:00 AM-10:00 PM

Dancing House – The building was designed by Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry and Croatian-Czech architect Vlado Milunić. The building has an unusual undulating shape that is said to resemble a pair of dancers, earning it the nickname Fred and Ginger (after the famous dancers Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers). The building has nine above-ground floors and two below-ground floors, and is home to office spaces, a luxury hotel, and a restaurant (called Ginger & Fred). Gallery Open Daily 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Náplavka Farmer’s Market – One of the first Prague farmers’ markets in the Czech Republic, it has more than 90 vendors and usually features live music. Saturday 8:00 AM-2:00 PM