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How you want to wake up in blooming spring after the winter cold and gray dank thaw! So that there are no gray snowdrifts around you, muddy puddles and the oppressive despondency of nature. I want a holiday for the soul, spring mood and the awakening of nature after hibernation. If it crosses your mind every day, but such thoughts come, then perhaps you should think about rest. One of the most interesting and inexpensive options holiday will be an unforgettable trip to the capital of the Czech Republic.
Prague is fabulously beautiful in spring. The sun playfully shimmers in the numerous spiers and towers of the ancient city, and the famous views of the Czech capital familiar to every tourist from photographs, postcards and posters become even more fabulous and insanely familiar. This city has captivated the tourists visiting it at all times. The halo of mysticism and romance, the secrets of the Middle Ages, soulfulness and warmth are inherent in Prague today. With the arrival of spring, Prague becomes more romantic and sweeter in every way. A thin haze of young green foliage and a colorful sea of various rhododendrons make the appearance of a glorious city with gothic cathedrals and red tiled roofs, even more joyful and even slightly flirtatious.
Prague cannot be seen in one trip! Every ancient winding street, every house medieval city has a secret mystical story, a fascinating legend, and sometimes even your own ghost. Prague is not afraid of floods and the scorching sun, economic crises and other natural or man-made disasters. A huge number of tourists from year to year tend to this magical beauty of the city. The Czech capital will help you turn seemingly ordinary days of the week into an unusually exciting journey. Magic astronomical clock and the majestic Church of Mary before Tyn on the Old Town Square, a monument to Wenceslas at National Museum and Charles Bridge, the largest castle in the world - Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral - all this is a small fraction of the masterpieces that you will get to know in beautiful Prague. And how great that you chose spring for your trip to Prague!
What spring month to choose for a trip?
The Czech capital in March is transformed literally before our eyes. In every moment you can feel the breath of spring. The gray gloom of winter is a thing of the past and the world around you is filled with new colors every day. In the first spring month in the capital of the Czech Republic, the weather is often clear and quite warm. The earth begins to slowly warm up and the sonorous singing of birds is increasingly heard. Green grass on city lawns has long surprised no one. In spring, nature in Prague does not just come alive. It's like she's being born again. The air is filled with the aromas of herbs, flowering rhododendrons and sakura, and parks and squares are simply immersed in this unearthly beauty. In March, it is still quite cool, but during the day the temperature rises noticeably. The air in Prague in March during the day warms up to an average of 5-10 degrees above zero. Although it is not uncommon this month and seemingly strange for tourists, warming up to 20 degrees Celsius! Going outside on a sunny morning, do not be naive to think that such weather will last all day. The city is gradually preparing for the opening of a new tourist season. Tourists should dress according to the weather: take an umbrella, wear shoes that are comfortable for walking (it’s better to forget about heels and “stiletto heels”, since in the historical center of Prague the pavement is paved with cobblestones) and go! The weather in March is capricious, and the sun can easily be replaced by clouds or fleeting rain. There is a lot of rain this month, but at night there is still a slight frost. It will not be superfluous to take warm clothes with you.
At this time of the year, you can enjoy the unique beauty of Prague, as if waking up from a dream, and become a member of one of the walking tours around ancient city. And it is not so important whether it will be a trip to the world of Prague Castle or the Old Town, a guided walk through the evening capital full of secrets and mysticism, or an acquaintance with Vysehrad. The main thing is what feelings and emotions you will visit from the contemplation of this beauty, illuminated by nature waking up from sleep.
Do not forget that the indisputable advantage of the March holiday is also enough low price. The high season is still ahead, which means that the cost of the tour will be significantly lower than, say, in May or July. Thanks to this, you can either pay less for the tour than at the height of the tourist season, or, as seasoned travelers do, for the same money as in summer, collect more excursions Or choose a more comfortable hotel for your stay.
To the spring atmosphere is fabulous beautiful city you can add emotions from a whole range interesting events and events that take place in Prague in the spring of 2015.
On March 1, the famous Matejska Fair begins its work at the Prague-Holešovice Exhibition Center. Every spring, the most popular Czech fair gives its guests a lot of joy, fun and mountains of gingerbread hearts. All sorts of rides and crackers await children and their parents, including a castle of fear, a variety of carousels, swing boats and Loch Ness. The most daring can ride the rollercoaster or see Prague from the 35-meter height of the ferris wheel.
The rest - to wait out the adrenaline rides next to the tents with snacks, oriental sweets and toys. Venue: Výstaviště Holesovice. 170 00 Praha-Praha 7.
lovers classical music can visit the house-museum of Antonin Dvorak, where two exhibitions are held in March related to the life of this talented composer. Museum address: Ke Karlovu 20, 120 00 Praha 2. You can get there by metro (line C) to the IP Pavlova station or by tram 4, 6, 10, 22 or 23, stop I.P. Pavlova or Stepanska.
Prague is famous for its theaters and concert halls. Performances worthy of the attention of music lovers take place in the magnificent halls of the National and Estates theaters, as well as in the halls of the State Opera. Stunning organ and organ-string concerts can be heard in most Prague churches. An hour-long performance will not only give you minutes of enjoying your favorite works, but will also give you the opportunity to admire the historical interiors of Prague's cathedrals.
March 14 at the Prague O2 Arena will host a concert by PAUL SIMON & STING. These two talented musicians will perform in Prague as part of their world tour. The O2 Arena is located at Ocelarska 460/2, Prague 9.
On March 17, Czechs celebrate St. Patrick's Day. In honor of this saint, folk festivals in Irish traditions are organized in Prague, filling not only the streets, but restaurants, pubs and nightclubs with noise and fun.
On March 21, Prague's Easter fairs start at the most famous squares in Prague, Old Town and Wenceslas. They will last three weeks. At the fairs, you can see and buy the creations of local artists and craftsmen, wooden toys, glassware, metal products, lace embroidery, dolls in traditional Czech costumes and, of course, colorful hand-painted Easter eggs.
Here you will also be offered hot sausages, an appetizing piece of a huge ham cooked on a skewer in front of you, a glass of Czech beer or a glass of hot wine. The kids are waiting for a sweet trdelnik.
Throughout the spring, the Municipal House near the Powder Tower will host an exhibition dedicated to European and Czech Art Nouveau. The exhibition will introduce you to works of art created at the turn of the 19th - 20th centuries. These are items from the collection of the Prague Museum of Decorative and Applied Arts, as well as amazing works from the famous World Exhibition in Paris, held in 1900. Visiting the exhibition, you will certainly admire the Municipal House itself, which is rightfully considered the pearl of Art Nouveau architecture.
Prague in March is also a great opportunity to test your fitness. On March 28, spring competitions will be held here, opening the running season. Those who wish can take part in the fastest half marathon in the Czech Republic, which will run through the historic streets of Prague.
The race starts near Jewish city". The route passes through the picturesque streets, past the main attractions of the city. Athletes from 55 countries will run across the Charles Bridge and along the banks of the Vltava. Musical accompaniment will support the participants on separate segments of the distance. Both single participants and relay teams can take part in the race. Therefore, take your family, friends, colleagues with you and you are guaranteed a lot of pleasant emotions!
Spring is the season for prestigious film festivals in Prague. From March 2 to March 11, 2015, the largest international film festival "One World" will be held in Prague for the 16th time. It is dedicated to human rights. Every year it is visited by over 100 thousand spectators. At the end of the show, the festival moves to other cities.
Fans of auteur cinema and the animation genre will be able to visit another film festival - the Febiofest festival. It will take place from 19 to 27 March. Febiofest has grown significantly in recent years and has become one of the largest festivals in the Czech Republic.
And already in April, from the 9th to the 16th, Dnů evropského filmu will show interesting works, often inaccessible to the Russian audience. This is a kind of platform for the exchange of experience and their own opinions, when the audience can discuss the topics and problems of the presented films with representatives of the cinema.
April is the month when it becomes extraordinarily beautiful in Prague. Probably, many who were in the Czech capital at that time will agree that it is difficult to imagine the best time of the year to visit Prague. April in Prague is a real spring! Cherry blossoms and lilacs are fragrant, tulips have already blossomed. The beauty!
The second month of spring indulges Praguers and tourists with pleasant warm weather. During the day, the moody thermometer usually ranges from 7 ° C to 15 ° C. But at night it is still cool, but some days can please you with almost summer warmth. You can walk and walk around Prague, enjoying its unique beauty and basking in the spring sun. On dry, clear days, you can wander around Prague from dawn to dusk. After watching a performance on the Old Town Tower, climb up to its observation deck to take in the view of the "Golden City" from above. Stand on the Charles Bridge, looking at the sedate statues and admiring the enchanting view of Prague Castle. Walk through Mala Strana, visit the Maltese Square and relax in the shade of the trees of the park of Kampa Island. Having made the ascent along the steep Nerudovaya street, walk through the yards Prague Castle and be impressed by the height and grandeur of St. Vitus Cathedral. There will be time - smile at the toy houses of Zlata streets and take a walk along the alleys of the Royal Garden.
April 2015 is also full of interesting events that you can participate in in Prague. April 6 - Catholic Easter. The main action will traditionally take place in castles, fortresses and city squares.
Tired of walking, you can take a break by visiting the unusual Black Theatre. There's nothing to worry about. Rather, he will surprise you with his action, because he is not like anything you have ever seen. At the heart of his productions is the inability of a person to distinguish between black on black.
The viewer will see only what the actors want to show him. Spectacular play of shadow and light, pantomime and acrobatics, music and dance, colorful costumes and original tricks. But the most important thing is that to understand the plot you do not need to know any language of the world. The complete absence of words creates a special magical atmosphere on the stage and does not cause tourists to feel discomfort from not knowing the language.
Having visited Prague in April, you can catch the final chords of a series of concerts dedicated to opera and music of past centuries. They will be held in one of the most beautiful halls in Prague - in the hall to them. Dvorak Rudolfinum. This series of concerts is organized by the Prague Baroque Orchestra Collegium 1704 in cooperation with the Czech Philharmonic. You will hear works by Mozart, Myslivechek, Gluck.
On April 30, Czechs, like many other Europeans, celebrate the end of the winter cold and welcome spring. True, this is rather strange, because spring has already begun for them. On this day, the Night of the Witches or Pálení čarodźjnic festival takes place throughout the Czech Republic.
Initially, the night from April 30 to May 1 was considered magical and was called Walpurgis. People in ancient times believed that it was at this time that witches flock to the annual Sabbat. But after protracted inquisitorial processes, the ancient pagan holiday of honoring magic turned into a night of burning witches. These are some interesting metamorphoses. Of course, today Walpurgis Night is not associated with the chanting of evil spirits. Rather, it is a merry celebration of the arrival of spring. On this day, it is customary to jump over the fire to cleanse from evil, or simply throw notes into the fire with your shortcomings that interfere with life. Noisy festivities take place all night long in the city and everywhere you can see witches and sorceresses dressed up in costumes. They gradually flock towards the top of the Petrin Hill to perform a ritual burning in Petrin Hill Park.
After all the witches, or at least their effigies, are burned at the stake in the Czech capital on the night of May 1, a new day comes. And it is called the Day of Labor, Spring and Lovers. On this day, according to the Czech tradition, all lovers must kiss under the cherry tree. This event, pleasant in all respects, symbolizes a long union and unfading love.
By the way, on the same Petřín hill, among various trees, cherries also grow. Therefore, after the stormy Walpurgis Night on Petrin, a truly heavenly time comes.
On May 2 and 3, Prague hosts a major sporting event - Volkswagen Marathon Weekend 2015. The start and finish of the prestigious marathon will take place on the Old Town Square. Runners from all over the world will be supported throughout the distance not only by citizens of Prague and guests of the capital, but also by more than 20 musical groups.
In addition to the main race, there are many more interesting things. For example, the Maraton Music Festival, the Sport Expo or a short family mini-marathon. To become an official participant of the marathon, it is not enough to come to Prague for May. Early registration is required as the number of participants is strictly limited.
On May 8, another holiday is celebrated in Prague - the Day of Liberation from Fascism. True, May 9 is considered the date of release, but the Czech Republic decided to postpone the celebration for a day, as in the rest of Europe.
From May 1 to May 17, the Ice Hockey Championship will be held in the Czech Republic. At the preliminary stage, the teams are divided into two groups and will play in Prague and Ostrava. And the main battles will already take place in mid-May in the Czech capital.
If you prefer beer to sports, then visit the Czech Beer Festival. It will be held in Prague from 7 to 23 May 2015. Venue - Letna Park in Prague 7. This is truly the largest gastronomic event not only in Prague, but throughout the Czech Republic. In special tents and in the open air, you can taste about 100 varieties of Czech beer from large companies, brewing groups and small breweries. Of course, everything is thought out at the festival. There will be beer, and different goodies, and live music.
An amazing show awaits Prague residents and guests of the capital on May 15. On this day, John of Nepomuk, one of the patrons of Prague and Bohemia, is honored in Prague. The main action will unfold at Charles Bridge: a light show, music, a regatta of a flotilla of historical ships and colorful fireworks.
As part of their 30th anniversary celebrations, Swedish pop-rock duo Roxette are performing at the O2 Arena. You will hear the hits of the group that have already become legendary. Among them, "Neverending Love", "It Must Have Been Love", "Listen To Your Heart" and many others.
If you prefer rock, something heavier, then go to Def Leppard on May 23rd. The British band will rock heavy metal in the same arena.
AT last days May The Royal Gardens of Prague Castle invite everyone to the Food Festival. Prague in May invites you to test the culinary skills of the best chefs of restaurants in the Czech Republic and taste local and international cuisine. In addition, sip a glass or two of Moravian wine or Czech beer. This festival can be safely attended by the whole family. For the kids there will be a playground not only with entertainment, but also with the opportunity to cook something delicious.
This is not all entertainment in Prague for March, April and May. To romantic walks in charming Prague, you can add breathtaking bus tours to ancient Czech cities and castles or a trip to one of the European cities, say, Dresden, Munich, Nuremberg or, for example, Vienna. Choose a time, take your family and friends and come book a tour. And we will select the best program for you!
When is the best time to go to Prague? I often hear this question from my tourists. In my opinion, Prague is good at any time of the year, good and interesting in its own way. Take a look at how I perceive the Prague seasons.
Spring Summer
May is chestnut season. Huge trees stand like kings, lavishly decorated with large, pyramidal inflorescences.
Come to Kampa, here in the park under the Charles Bridge, young people relax on fresh lawns. Somewhere a guitar is playing, someone is playing with a ball, someone is practicing juggling. Chestnuts lead us from Kampa to Streltsy Island. The road goes through the Legia Bridge. From the bridge you can easily touch the white flowers.
And we also have red chestnuts, admire them on Karmelitskaya Street, right under the Baroque Church of the Virgin Mary the Conqueror.
Summer is coming into its own. June. The flowering of the trees is almost over. On a warm evening we walk along Parisskaya.
Luxurious showcases of boutiques and no less luxurious facades of buildings. But something is now more important than luxury, something makes you dizzy, making you forget about everything. This is the scent of linden - the scent of Prague. Linden is a symbol of the Czech Republic, its leaves and inflorescences are on banknotes of the Czech crown, on the badges of officers of the Czech army. Wenceslas Square, Na Przykopy Street - these are the addresses of evening romance, the addresses of a meeting with a fragrant linden tree.
Hot July. I want shade and coolness. We are in the French park of Český Krumlov castle.
Baroque order, perfectly trimmed living border, low boxwood, medium forms yew and huge green walls of elm. There are four trees in the center of the park under the fountains. The dark brown crown creates the perfect shadow, let's hurry there. At last we are cool, but where have the brown leaves gone - a green curtain over us! Wonders! This is a magical beech tree, the outer side of its leaf is red-brown, and the inner side is green. A beautiful, light-loving tree with a spreading crown. A tree that loves to play a trick on us.
Autumn winter
September - and again chestnut. Children come home with pockets full of his fruits. I envy them a little, I also want to walk around the park looking for chestnuts, admiring their color. Harvest fruits that are cool and slightly damp to the touch. I can not resist, I raise one, it will be with me in memory of the September sunny days.
October. For the second month now, autumn has been playing with colors, blooming the Prague gardens in their favorite colors. Yellow, brown, dark brown and purplish red. We're going to look at the wild vineyard. Its green leaves all summer merged into a common background, and now, the hour has come! Now you will not confuse the vineyard with anything, with bated breath people look at the walls overgrown with vines - purple walls!
Walls of autumn Prague. Gardens under the Prague Castle, Strahovsky Monastery, Uvoz. The leaves will not last long, you need to catch this moment to remember the purple leaves all the white winter.
Winter in Prague. Prague in winter is completely different. Not covered by the greenery of gardens and squares, it is all open to the eye. From Petrzhinsky Hill or from Hradchanskaya Square, they look at her as a naked beauty. She has no flaw, we learned about it when the leaves fell. A luxurious dress has been thrown off, but she has not become worse, she is only a little chilly. Frozen tourists dream of summer. Stupid, under the dense foliage you will not see all the delights of the beauty of Prague.
Well, if you're lucky and snow falls, the city will turn into a real one. winter fairy tale. Taking home photographs of snowy Prague is like a gift, like a win.
And spring again...
"Golden rain" is the name of forsythia in the Czech Republic. March can be considered as a winter month. Here the frost can turn up and pamper the snow, but spring is already on the threshold. It is felt in the air, forsythia will remind us of this. The thin, bare twigs of the bush will suddenly light up with yellow lights, and the golden rain will fly. Is there really so much of it in the city, yellow bushes at every turn, spring declares itself at the top of its voice. Then the flowers will fly around, and the green leaves of the forsythia will not stand out in any way among the usual urban vegetation. But this is only for the time being, until a year later the "golden rain" comes again.
Spring in the Czech Republic starts early. Everything is in bloom! It is no longer cold, but there is still no exhausting summer heat, there are few tourists. Sights can be seen without fuss and calmly photographed.
Spring in the Czech Republic starts early. Already in mid-March, some plants bloom, and soon everything around is blooming! Lilacs and beautiful sakura are blooming, bird cherry is fragrant, luxurious magnolias, bright tulips, jasmine are blooming. Majestic cathedrals, castles and neat multi-colored houses look more cheerful against the backdrop of reviving greenery. The day is coming, getting brighter and warmer.
Types of spring holidays in the Czech Republic
At the beginning of spring, a calm atmosphere is preserved. In March, prices for tours and hotels are still low. Skiers have the last opportunity to ride on the Czech peaks. Not all attractions are open, but those that are available can be visited without fuss and calmly photographed.
In April, the massive wedding season begins, ancient castles invite newlyweds to hold ceremonies in a romantic setting.
The time of spring holidays begins with Maslenitsa (Masopust). In the second half of April throughout the Czech Republic (Pálení čarodějnic). Effigies of witches are symbolically thrown into the flames to finally drive away the cold. Czech Easter markets open from mid-March. They end with a general and large-scale celebration.
May 1 is traditionally called Prague Valentine's Day. Young couples climb Petřín with flowers and lay bouquets at the monument to the Romantic poet Karel Maha.
Spring is the time for mass events and festivals. In March, the spring festival of open wine cellars with fun and fair fun.
The baroque music festival "Awakening" in Kutna Hora (read my guide to) takes place on April 6th.
What kind of weather to expect from the Czech spring? In March, it is changeable - short periods of heat are replaced by wind and prolonged rains. April is sunny and warm average temperature– about +12°C, rains are infrequent. In May it is warm even at night; the average daily temperature is kept at +20°C, there is almost no precipitation.
