Prague Features

Prague Features

• Prague & the Best of the Czech Republic Today
  

  "Golden Prague," "The City of a Hundred Spires," "The Heart of Europe": Prague goes by many names. But for its 1.2 million residents, the Czech... read more

• Top Attractions
  

  The nation's most-visited site draws more than 1.3 million people per year (even Barack Obama dropped by in 2010), and Czech history has been... read more

• Prague Itineraries
  

  Even jet lag can't dampen the allure of Prazský Hrad, so it is a perfect place to hit on your first day in the city. The castle's ancient... read more

• Prague Like a Local
  

  With Prague so full of foreign visitors, it can be a little hard to uncover what life for residents is like. So put the sightseeing on hold for... read more

• Top Experiences
  

  Mozart is a civic obsession, so you can't leave Prague without hearing his music. The obvious choice is to attend an opera at the opulent Estates... read more

• A Walk through Old Town's Greatest Hits
  

  There's a reason Old Town is congested with people practically every day of the week—it's stuffed with A-list attractions, surrounded with... read more

• Prague Beer Culture Primer
  

  If there's one thing people associate with the Czech Republic, it's beer. And with good reason: The Czechs brew some of the world's best lagers... read more

• Mozart in Prague
  

  Considering that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart visited Prague only four times, it's impressive how deeply he left his stamp on the city. On his first... read more

• The Best Shopping Districts in Prague
  

  Tree-lined Parízská ulice is Prague's swankiest shopping street. Exclusive designers like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Hermès... read more

• The Best Street Markets in Prague
  

  Havelská is a charming open-air market, centrally located in Staré Mesto, featuring touristy kitsch, seasonal trinkets, and handmade... read more

• Historic Plaques in Prague
  

  The famous, the forgotten, and the victims.... read more

• Václav Havel
  

  One of the great men to emerge from the anti-communist revolutions was the Czech playwright and dissident Václav Havel. The author of... read more

• What to Eat in Prague
  

  Traditional Czech food is hearty, with big portions of meat and something starchy on the side, such as dumplings or potatoes. Herbs and spices... read more

• Lodging Alternatives
  

  Apartment rentals are a fantastic—and cheaper—option for those traveling in a group, or simply for those who prefer to have their... read more