Discover Czech Republic
Prague is what happens when a city refuses to fall.
Gothic spires, cobbled lanes and some of the best lagers in the world.
Capital
Prague
Currency
Czech Koruna (CZK)
Best Time
April to October
Vibe
Romantic, historic, lively
Budget
$$$Why Czech Republic
Prague is the obvious draw, but Czechia rewards travelers who go further — spa towns, castles, and beer gardens where a half-liter costs less than a coffee.
Must Try
- Pilsner Urquell from a tankovna
- Trdelník with vanilla ice cream (a sweet tourist sin)
- Smažený sýr — fried cheese with tartare
Must Visit
- Prague's Charles Bridge at dawn
- Český Krumlov in low season
- Plzeň's Pilsner Urquell brewery
Before You Go
- Tip ~10% by handing the total directly with the bill
- Cash is welcome but cards work nearly everywhere now
- Beer is often cheaper than water — pace yourself
Local Legend
The astronomical clock on Prague's old town hall, built in 1410, is said to be cursed — legend warns the city will suffer if it ever stops. Conservators are notoriously nervous when restoring it.
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What to Visit in Czech Republic
Cities
- Prague
Landmarks
- Prague's Charles Bridge at dawn
- Český Krumlov in low season
- Plzeň's Pilsner Urquell brewery
Stories from Czech Republic
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Local insight
A Plzeň cellar served travellers a tankovna pour straight from a copper tank above travellers' heads. The bartender timed it like a watchmaker, sliced the foam with a wooden spatula and refused payment until travellers had tasted it twice.
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A local legend
The astronomical clock on Prague's old town hall, built in 1410, is said to be cursed — legend warns the city will suffer if it ever stops. Conservators are notoriously nervous when restoring it.
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The one line that stays
Prague is what happens when a city refuses to fall.
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