"Must See" sites in Prague
Mar 9th, 2012, 04:40 AM
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I do agree with Adrienne that you haven't stated your interest, and about the best sight seeing here are few ones like Prague castle, Astronomical Clock, Wenceslas square, Patrin Hill, The Naional Museum.
Mar 9th, 2012, 05:02 AM
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You have received so much good advice above but one thing that IMO is a must was left out. On the Charles Bridge you will see stairs going down to the Island below. That is Kampa Island. After a day of running around take the stairs to the Island around dusk and you will be in the Island's square. Walk through its square to the park that is directly ahead. Sit on one of the benches along the river, relax and watch old town light up across the river before your eyes - it is beautiful. If you want to have dinner on the island we like the restaurant at #14 (or is it 15) on the square. Order the strudel for dessert.
Mar 9th, 2012, 09:34 AM
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I am very pleased that Percy has become such an expert on a city as large and diverse as Prague after a weeks visit I really think everyone should listen.
I have only been travelling to Prague for 20 years usually twice but often 3 times a year spending around 15-20 days a year in the city, My most recent map is just over a year old and it does not have the no23 tram on it ,and as any traveller knows directories are out of date as soon as they are printed.I was last in the city for 5 days at the end of October , I have several friends there and I use the public transport extensivly to all parts of the city.
I am sorry that I seem to have upset Percy so much ,but I would rather do that than have visitors trying to get to places by means and by trams that just do not exsist.
I will be back in Prague on the 25th may to visit the Czech beer festival staying in the Dejvicka area,you can get both trams and metros there.
BTW I have walked from Hradcanska metro to the castle area,well to the Klasterini Pivovary for a beer with some friends,I would not recommend this for folk new to the city.
I have only been travelling to Prague for 20 years usually twice but often 3 times a year spending around 15-20 days a year in the city, My most recent map is just over a year old and it does not have the no23 tram on it ,and as any traveller knows directories are out of date as soon as they are printed.I was last in the city for 5 days at the end of October , I have several friends there and I use the public transport extensivly to all parts of the city.
I am sorry that I seem to have upset Percy so much ,but I would rather do that than have visitors trying to get to places by means and by trams that just do not exsist.
I will be back in Prague on the 25th may to visit the Czech beer festival staying in the Dejvicka area,you can get both trams and metros there.
BTW I have walked from Hradcanska metro to the castle area,well to the Klasterini Pivovary for a beer with some friends,I would not recommend this for folk new to the city.
Mar 9th, 2012, 03:18 PM
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unclegus
You certainly have not upset me in the least.
I never claimed to be an expert on Prague.
You are more of the expert that I ever will be.
I have no idea why Prague would give out a map and directory and a pamphlet ,all listing that the 23 Tram goes where I said it was going.
I visited Prague for a full week last year.
Let me tell you when you are touring from 8AM to 10 PM for a week in Prague, you will admit ,you can see a lot of places.
I did my homework very well before I went and knew where 95 % of the places were.
It is not that I was there for a week ....but rather I studied where all the places were for months.
I have not visited Prague as often as you have (I wish I could).
I tried to help the Poster ,hummerhaven ,as best as I could from what I know about Prague.
I do not think that I mentioned anything , that I did not see or do, or anything untrue ( intentionally).
I never took Tram 23.
I walked everywhere 90% of the time.
If you read my very last sentence on my first posting it read:
"I have left so much out,but this should help a little and other will give you (better) ideas."
Well ,one of those others is you.
I never mentioned walking up Petrin Hill and Climbing the Petrin Tower for those fantastic view of Prague.
Not because Petrin Hill and Park is not important ,but you cannot mention everything in Prague.
Nor did I mention walking over the Legions Bridge or the Manes Bridge...there is so much to see in a lovely city like Prague.
I did the complete Jewish Quarter but I did not mention it ,
basingstoke2:
Very good idea, your are correct ,in your direction to reach Kampa Island and it is a lovely place.
I am glad you mentioned it because most people do not get all the Charles Bridge halfway down... to go to Kampa Island.
Ahhh!I should have had the Apple Strudel.
So unclegus:
If you say Tram 23 does not run,and you are there 3 times a year.....then I accept your statement that it does not run.
Next time you are there mention it to the tourist bureau.
You certainly have not upset me in the least.
I never claimed to be an expert on Prague.
You are more of the expert that I ever will be.
I have no idea why Prague would give out a map and directory and a pamphlet ,all listing that the 23 Tram goes where I said it was going.
I visited Prague for a full week last year.
Let me tell you when you are touring from 8AM to 10 PM for a week in Prague, you will admit ,you can see a lot of places.
I did my homework very well before I went and knew where 95 % of the places were.
It is not that I was there for a week ....but rather I studied where all the places were for months.
I have not visited Prague as often as you have (I wish I could).
I tried to help the Poster ,hummerhaven ,as best as I could from what I know about Prague.
I do not think that I mentioned anything , that I did not see or do, or anything untrue ( intentionally).
I never took Tram 23.
I walked everywhere 90% of the time.
If you read my very last sentence on my first posting it read:
"I have left so much out,but this should help a little and other will give you (better) ideas."
Well ,one of those others is you.
I never mentioned walking up Petrin Hill and Climbing the Petrin Tower for those fantastic view of Prague.
Not because Petrin Hill and Park is not important ,but you cannot mention everything in Prague.
Nor did I mention walking over the Legions Bridge or the Manes Bridge...there is so much to see in a lovely city like Prague.
I did the complete Jewish Quarter but I did not mention it ,
basingstoke2:
Very good idea, your are correct ,in your direction to reach Kampa Island and it is a lovely place.
I am glad you mentioned it because most people do not get all the Charles Bridge halfway down... to go to Kampa Island.
Ahhh!I should have had the Apple Strudel.
So unclegus:
If you say Tram 23 does not run,and you are there 3 times a year.....then I accept your statement that it does not run.
Next time you are there mention it to the tourist bureau.
Mar 9th, 2012, 03:38 PM
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Percy; unclegus is one of the experts on Prague. However, in your week visit, you have done a lovely service for the poster in what you have experienced. Good job. P.S. We have been to Prague three times and could not express what you have on your visit. But we could never hope to supply the vast information that 'unclegus' has given to tourists. Best to All.
Mar 9th, 2012, 05:45 PM
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Thank You iris1745
I have not read anything by unclegus and that is perhaps because I do not come to the Europe Forum that often.
I am usually in the Mexico, Costa Rica , Cruise and the Africa Forum.
I am sure unclegus is a wealth of information on Prague.
Too bad I did not come across any of his postings when I was doing all my research on Prague.
Wow !! Three times to Prague..lucky you
I have not read anything by unclegus and that is perhaps because I do not come to the Europe Forum that often.
I am usually in the Mexico, Costa Rica , Cruise and the Africa Forum.
I am sure unclegus is a wealth of information on Prague.
Too bad I did not come across any of his postings when I was doing all my research on Prague.
Wow !! Three times to Prague..lucky you
Mar 9th, 2012, 11:59 PM
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Lots of good advice in this thread. For current tram, metro, bus routes, check out www.dpp.cz They do have an English translation.As far as bad parts of Prague, I haven´t run into any that I would be afraid in. The personal safety level is high here and the car theft rate is no different than many other cities in Central Europe. Just do not leave anythin visible in the car and you should be fine.
My must see sites would include wanderin through Malostranska, walking up to the Castle district, wandering through the Old Town which should include a walking tour. The Jewish quarter is a must see, Petrin Hill is a nice break from the rush of the city (but smack int he center of it). Try to see a concert while you are here. Indulge in some excellent Czech pivo.
Mar 10th, 2012, 11:39 AM
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Thanks, everybody. Your responses give us a lot to consider. We're lucky to hear from so many experienced travelers. You make me even more eager to get to Prague -- and even more wishful that our tour package permitted more time there.
Mar 14th, 2012, 06:32 PM
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Prague Six is full of interesting upscale areas.The functionalist Muller Villa and the hilltop neighborhood of Baba reflect the modern design of pre -war Czechoslovakia. You do NOT have to stay in Prague One! Walkable Vinorady is full of art nouveau architecture from the days of the Austro -Hungarian Empire. You can also take the metro to the North side of the river to the Holosovice District. There is the art nouveau Vytaviste Expo Center and the Veletrzni Palac (Trade Palace). The latter is a magnificent pre war functionalist building that houses 20th century Czech art!(from the Cubists through the modernists, the Communists to folk art of the day) Wonderful and very Czech. I also recommend the Anesky Kloster (St Agnes cloister) for its wonderful medieval Bohemian ecclesiastical art collection.Finally I highly recommend the green certified hotel and adjacent restaurant on the grounds of the Brevnov Monastery. Directly accessible by Tram 22. Four stops or so past the Castle Gate stop.
Mar 14th, 2012, 06:52 PM
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EastBerlin:
There is nothing wrong with what you said and the places you mentioned.
But hummerhaven is coming off a Danube River Cruise and has only two days in Prague.
She could extend her days in Prague but then it would counteract to the good price she said she got on her Tour.
That is why I thought that being in Prague 1 area might be better , due to her time constraints !
(PS I stopped off at the Brevnov Monastery on my way to the airport)
There is nothing wrong with what you said and the places you mentioned.
But hummerhaven is coming off a Danube River Cruise and has only two days in Prague.
She could extend her days in Prague but then it would counteract to the good price she said she got on her Tour.
That is why I thought that being in Prague 1 area might be better , due to her time constraints !
(PS I stopped off at the Brevnov Monastery on my way to the airport)
Mar 22nd, 2012, 04:20 PM
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Wow, Prague in two days? Already my feet are tired. Yes, this is a charming city where walking is recommended. You can rely on public transportation when needed. Info from Percy as corrected by unclegus seems good enough. Of course must-sees will be Old Town Square with Tyn Church, Charles Bridge with statues, the magnificent Castle, and I indeed would include if time that small Mucha museum, also Jewish quarter.
And just don't look like tourists, okay? You know, looking up and gawking. I do think in cities like Prague, Budapest, Athens and such you must be on your guard.
Bill in Boston (and older than you)
And just don't look like tourists, okay? You know, looking up and gawking. I do think in cities like Prague, Budapest, Athens and such you must be on your guard.
Bill in Boston (and older than you)
Mar 22nd, 2012, 07:41 PM
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I think one of the problems in giving information is that we never really know what a person may like or more so...
what their walking capabilities are.
They are in a group of six.! Will they all be together in one group always ( !?)
If so you move slower in a group, chat more, discuss more, all of which is good...BUT ,you only have 2 days !
Prague is a walking city ,if you can walk, AND if you know where the major places are, then you can see a lot in your 2days...the major places that have been mentioned here for sure.
And don't think you cannot get lost !
There was only two of us , my friend got lost the minute we left our hotel and got to the Old Town Square .
He paniced when he momentarily lost me in the crowd..
Several times he just sat down and had a beer and let me go alone for a few hours.!
The Mucha Museum is nice ,however if you only have 2 days , then walking up one side and down the other on Wenceslas Square admiring all the lovely buildings may be better.
The Mucha Museum is only a block off Wenceslas Square by the Henry Church and Henry Tower.
The trouble with Museum ( at least for me ) is that as great as many are, they consume a lot of time.
I was in Vienna for a full week and when I started visiting Museum ,I wished I had another week.
Are you really older than me Bill
what their walking capabilities are.
They are in a group of six.! Will they all be together in one group always ( !?)
If so you move slower in a group, chat more, discuss more, all of which is good...BUT ,you only have 2 days !
Prague is a walking city ,if you can walk, AND if you know where the major places are, then you can see a lot in your 2days...the major places that have been mentioned here for sure.
And don't think you cannot get lost !
There was only two of us , my friend got lost the minute we left our hotel and got to the Old Town Square .
He paniced when he momentarily lost me in the crowd..
Several times he just sat down and had a beer and let me go alone for a few hours.!
The Mucha Museum is nice ,however if you only have 2 days , then walking up one side and down the other on Wenceslas Square admiring all the lovely buildings may be better.
The Mucha Museum is only a block off Wenceslas Square by the Henry Church and Henry Tower.
The trouble with Museum ( at least for me ) is that as great as many are, they consume a lot of time.
I was in Vienna for a full week and when I started visiting Museum ,I wished I had another week.
Are you really older than me Bill
Mar 22nd, 2012, 08:38 PM
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I'm no expert on any destination, not even my own home town!
But,
Here's something that I enjoyed a lot in Prague because it was one of those unexpected hidden gems that one stumbles upon by accident.
http://www.european-city-parks.com/p...jnska-zahrada/
I believe that the way to get in is, if you emerge from the Malostranska metro stop, turn to the right (like it's a dead end street) and there's that wooden door...
I also agree with SloJan that if at all possible, attend a musical event in Prague Castle. We attended a concert in the Spanish Hall, an absolutely magnificent room.
Oh, and don't forget to rub the statute of St John Nepomuk on the Charles Bridge for good luck!
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelbl...?destId=358835
But,
Here's something that I enjoyed a lot in Prague because it was one of those unexpected hidden gems that one stumbles upon by accident.
http://www.european-city-parks.com/p...jnska-zahrada/
I believe that the way to get in is, if you emerge from the Malostranska metro stop, turn to the right (like it's a dead end street) and there's that wooden door...
I also agree with SloJan that if at all possible, attend a musical event in Prague Castle. We attended a concert in the Spanish Hall, an absolutely magnificent room.
Oh, and don't forget to rub the statute of St John Nepomuk on the Charles Bridge for good luck!
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelbl...?destId=358835
Mar 23rd, 2012, 04:57 AM
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Percy, yes I am older than you! :- ( And have slowed down in walking. Newly relocated from Missouri to Boston area (hence mixed up posting ID). Added thought: we did enjoy a concert in a church...might take time for an evening performance.
Bill in Boston
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Mar 23rd, 2012, 06:29 AM
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Dick ,depending when In May you are visiting this may be of interest to you or indeed anyone visting in the later part of May.
http://www.ceskypivnifestival.cz/en/...festival.shtml
This Beer festival is great fun I will be there from the 25th may ,then away to Brno for a few days before returning for the last few days of the festival.
is not just beer but thats the main theme, great food , live music and pretty girls and boys to serve you, fine for a few evenings entertainment and easy to get to from anywhere in the city.
http://www.ceskypivnifestival.cz/en/...festival.shtml
This Beer festival is great fun I will be there from the 25th may ,then away to Brno for a few days before returning for the last few days of the festival.
is not just beer but thats the main theme, great food , live music and pretty girls and boys to serve you, fine for a few evenings entertainment and easy to get to from anywhere in the city.
