Prague is a city that is hard to forget once you have been there. old narrow streets, gothic cathedrals and cute cafes on the embankment are firmly embedded in the memory for life.

Prague for real Old city. The first mention of the city dates back to the 9th century AD. And in translation from the language of the ancient Slavs, the name of the city is translated as a threshold or a threshold to the stars.

The capital of the Czech Republic has been built for centuries. There were also dark times when the city was only ruins, however, Prague was always rebuilt and subsequently shone in all its splendor.

Today, the Czech capital consists of 15 districts. Each district is rich and simply replete with various attractions and ancient monuments that you must see.

Old Prague amazes tourists with its architecture. Every tourist discovers his own "Prague" here. And there are a lot of tourists here. During the year, several million guests from abroad pass through the city by car, stay at hotels or simply explore local attractions.

It is very easy to get to Prague in autumn. Especially it concerns Russian tourists who can use the services of Russian Railways and travel by train. Or buy plane tickets and be in the Czech capital in a few hours. In addition, you should not cross out such a way as to get yourself by car. It is enough to have only 3 documents that will go on such a run to Prague: a foreign passport, a Schengen visa and a green card. The advantage of this method will be greater mobility when moving around the city.

Prague is beautiful at any time of the year. In spring and summer, the capital blooms and turns green, delighting Czechs and visitors with moderate warmth and clear weather. Winter, on the other hand, gives the city stiffness and grandeur, thanks to which Prague becomes dark, however, it does not at all lose its attractiveness. As for visiting the Czech capital in autumn, the choice is yours. Autumn in Prague is a slow transition from summer to winter. In September it is still difficult to say what time is it in the yard, summer or autumn? Although October already begins with rainy days, it is still very warm. But November pleases Praguers with leaf fall and cool weather, frosts also occur. Yet autumn is the best time for a trip to Prague. There are fewer European and Chinese tourists, the weather is difficult to distinguish from summer, and most importantly, prices and rates in hotels are becoming much lower. And this decline will be until December itself, when tourists again will not go to Prague in droves to celebrate Christmas and New Year.

You can safely go to Prague in autumn, there is something to see there. Although some medieval castles and other ancient attractions are closed for the autumn-winter period and do not let tourists in, many still continue to work.

As you know, the Czech capital can be divided into 2 parts - old and new. The bulk of all interesting to the tourist places are concentrated in Old Prague. To make it convenient to see everything, it is recommended to rent a car or just go on foot.

But where to start? Of course, from bridges. There are 18 of them in Prague. The most famous is Charles Bridge, which is a real masterpiece of medieval architecture. The mere fact that this bridge has been erected for half a century makes one wonder about its greatness.

After visiting the Charles Bridge and the beautiful sculptures located on it, you can explore the Prague Castle. It was here that Czech statehood was born, this place was the residence of monarchs for centuries, and now it is located presidential palace. In addition, the complex includes an old the Royal Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral.

Known to the whole world in the past for its bloody executions, the Old Town Square is located in the very historical center cities. On the square there is a monument to Jan Hus and the Old Town Hall, built in the 14th century. The Town Hall is one of the trump cards of Prague, it is depicted on many postcards and guidebooks. And the town hall is famous for the fact that it has a real astronomical clock on the south side. Every hour the chimes strike, and after the fight a rooster crows, and then a whole procession of ancient figurines appears. This action must be seen!

Prague is a city of churches and cathedrals. Moreover, they were built at different times, starting from the laying of the first stone. There are Catholic, Protestant and Jewish churches in the city. There are also mosques and Orthodox churches.

Among the religious and architecturally valuable buildings are the Tyn Church, the Strahov Monastery, the Cathedral of St. Mikulas and the Old New Synagogue in the Jewish District. It will take more than one day to visit all the temples of the city, but the main ones must be seen, although this will take a whole day.

Fans of museums and galleries will also like the Czech capital. Almost all of them work in autumn and welcome new art lovers. The National Museum is the oldest museum in Prague. A whole treasury of works of art is collected here, which even the Hermitage would envy.

The wax museum is one of the largest in the world. It disposes wax figures almost all celebrities and prominent political figures of the past.

Prague can be called the center of musical life in Eastern Europe. The city has its own conservatory and many museums dedicated to music. Czech Museum Music and the Mozart Museum are of the greatest interest to tourists who are fond of modern and classical music.

It is difficult to list all the sights of Prague. The main thing is to start exploring this old City, and your feet will lead you to the famous Wenceslas Square, Loret or the city zoo. After walking in Old Prague, you can have a bite to eat here, tasting traditional Czech dishes and beer.

So, you can safely go to Prague in autumn and enjoy the beautiful autumn weather, low prices and wonderful architectural masterpieces.

Prague autumn

Places of Interest, Culture, Travel Report in Czech Republic, Prague

Prague needs no special introduction. When you come here, you immediately realize that you are in one of most beautiful cities peace. Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Orloj clock - millions of tourists come to the city every year to see the sights of Prague. And yet, the main reason why we all go to Prague is the special spirit of this city, a special mood that is transmitted to everyone who has been here.

Everyone has their own Prague - someone likes to wander along the picturesque embankments and parks, someone comes here to drink beer and eat boar knee with dumplings, someone - for classical music, which sounds in the evenings in many central churches. Any Prague is beautiful.

We came to Prague for November holidays- in the midst of the golden Prague autumn.
Grass number 22 is a great way to rest tired legs. You get into it on Charles Square and drive through the Vltava, along the Malaya Strana, gradually climbing uphill to the Prague Castle.

In general, transport in the city is well developed. Trams run every few minutes and successfully cope with a large flow of citizens and tourists. There are also three metro lines, but in this beautiful city they do not want to use it, especially since in the historical center distances are quickly overcome by tram or even on foot.

We drive past the famous cafe "Slavia" - the night before we had dinner here, marking the arrival in Prague. The goulash and veal dish "Svichkova with dumplings" were delicious. Although "Slavia" is better known for its cakes - since the opening in 1881 it has been a favorite gathering place creative intelligentsia. The former president of the Czech Republic, Vaclav Havel, was also a frequenter of this cafe. After the restoration, the interior of the 1930s in the Art Deco style was restored in the cafe. We sat at a table overlooking the Vltava.

It is best to start exploring the city from Prague Castle, arriving at its upper gate on the same tram 22. Along the street At Prazhny Bridge, past the Royal Gardens, which were closed in November, we immediately find ourselves in the second courtyard of the Castle.

View of the Castle from the street near Prazhny Bridge

Prague Castle is guarded by smart guards, a parade changing of the guard is held once a day, but this tradition is recent and is designed mainly for our tourist brother.
Although there is someone and something to guard in the Castle, it is still the current residence of the President of the Czech Republic. If the flag of the Czech Republic flies over the royal palace, it means that the president is in place. So it was on the day of our arrival, but we did not notice any expensive cars, as well as the pandemonium of officials. The castle, as usual, was besieged only by crowds of tourists.

The castle has a great history - it used to be the residence of Czech kings and even some emperors of the Holy Roman Empire. The castle is located on a high hill in Hradcany and towers over Prague. The emergence of the Prague Castle is associated with the first Czech princely dynasty of the Přemyslids, who at first owned only Central Bohemia, and later became a royal family. The dynasty got its name after the peasant plowman Přemysl, who became prince over the Czechs at the behest of Princess Libuše. Such is the legend.

The first stone princely palace was built here in the 12th century. But a thorough reconstruction of the castle was made by the most famous Czech king Charles the Fourth. In 1354, Charles IV became Holy Roman Emperor and made Prague Castle his residence. In general, in Prague and the Czech Republic, a lot is connected with Charles the Fourth - just remember such major tourist attractions as Charles Bridge and Karshtejn Castle. Charles the Fourth rebuilt the royal palace of the Castle, strengthened the fortifications of the castle.

Prague Castle was built and remodeled for many centuries, and today it is not only the residence of the head of state, but, above all, a significant monument of culture and history.
The dominant of the Castle is St. Vitus Cathedral, which is visible from almost the entire city. It is huge and gloomy, like all Gothic architecture. The full name of the temple is the Cathedral of Saints Vitus, Wenceslas and Vojtech. St. Vitus Cathedral is a colloquial abbreviated version. The construction of the cathedral began in 1344, and ended only in 1929, that is, it lasted almost six centuries.

St. Vitus Cathedral

Outside, the cathedral is richly decorated with sculptures, stone and bronze reliefs. Inside, the eye falls primarily on the central nave with ribbed mesh vaults - it is built in such a way that it gives grace to a massive cathedral. And, of course, colored stained-glass windows, which were created by many artists, including the main Czech modernist artist Alfons Mucha, attract attention inside.

And from the walls of the Prague Castle opens an amazing panorama of Prague. The whole city is in front of us - here is the famous Charles Bridge, here is the Church of the Virgin Mary in front of Tyn on the Old Town Square, here is the National Theater. And, of course, the panorama of the Vltava is beautiful - its bends, bridges. And all this surrounded by the red roofs of Prague. In autumn, in combination with yellow foliage, the city looks especially elegant.

City view from Prague Castle

Red roofs of Prague

The walking descent from the Castle leads us to another district of the Czech capital - Mala Strana. It is located on the left bank of the Vltava below Gradchan. Mala Strana is a very quiet area with neat houses and clean streets. This is the Prague that gives a feeling of quiet joy. Narrow streets with a peaceful atmosphere, relatively few tourists - such places are conducive to unhurried walks.

Step out onto the bank of the Vltava – from here you can see the classic view of the Charles Bridge, which artists love so much. Admire the swans - they have chosen this place many years ago, and do not change their habits. Sit on a bench and just admire this unexpectedly quiet beauty in the noise of tourist Prague.

View of the Charles Bridge from the embankment Malaya Strana

Ship on the Vltava

If you are hungry, you should go to the restaurant "At Schweik". It is unlikely that this decent restaurant is related to the establishments in which both Schweik himself and the creator of his image, the writer Yaroslav Hasek, liked to sit. But the goulash soup prepared here, like the traditional Czech pie, was quite good. And it is a sin not to use such a hero as Schweik in propaganda of the main achievement of the Czechs - terribly tasty and unhealthy cuisine, the foundations of which are beer, meat and dumplings.

Pivnitsa U Schweik

Mala Strana is a region that throughout Prague history competed with the right-bank district of Stare Mesto. The location between the river and Prague Castle led to the fact that feudal lords and wealthy citizens settled here. Now in the Lesser Town there are diplomatic missions of many countries, the Czech parliament and the government. There are many palaces here - Wallenstein, Liechtenstein, Shenborn. Impressive huge church of St. Nicholas.

Kampa is located south of the Charles Bridge - this island on the Vltava is commonly called Prague's Venice. But Kampa reminded me and my wife of Amsterdam. Kampa is separated from the Lesser Country by the Chertovka stream, created in the 12th century to set the mill wheel in motion. Today it is only part of the landscape of Kampa. best view on the mill wheel opens from the height of the Charles Bridge. There is another pleasant place on Kampa - on one of the bridges across the Devil's River, couples leave colorful locks and thus swear love to each other.

Kampa is Prague's Venice.

In the northern part of Kampa, these are strict buildings of the Renaissance period. And in the south - a park made in the English style. There is also a museum here. contemporary art, opened not so long ago - in 2003. The central part of the street composition of the museum is a huge stool erected on a river pier - as if for a fabulous giant to sit on it and admire the Charles Bridge. Cute yellow plastic penguins nestle nearby - they are used for lighting at night. And two huge statues of crawling babies in the park near the museum building were given to the children.

In front of the Museum of Modern Art. On the other side of the Vltava - the building of the National Theater

From Kampa we return to the Charles Bridge, founded in 1357 by the same famous King Charles the Fourth. Of course, this is the main attraction of Prague. They say that locals, due to the abundance of tourists, avoid the Charles Bridge. And in vain - this is the main viewpoint of Prague. Everywhere you look, they open beautiful views- to Prague Castle, to Kampa, to Stare Mesto, to the National Theatre. Take a leisurely walk along the bridge, looking at the sculptures and works of street artists that adorn it. I remember one Czech who sold discs with music by the famous Czech composer Smetana on the bridge. He ran around his tray, danced, waved his arms, as if conducting.

On the Charles Bridge

Charles Bridge is decorated with 30 sculptures. The most famous of them is the statue of St. John of Nepomuk. According to legend, he was thrown off the Charles Bridge for refusing to tell King Wenceslas IV the secret of the queen's confession. Beautiful legend.

On both sides of the bridge are high medieval towers. The Old Town Bridge Tower serves as a passageway to Stare Mesto; its observation deck offers a beautiful view of Prague Castle.

Along the narrow streets we move from the bridge to main square city ​​- Staromestskaya. Barkers hand out invitations to organ music concerts in Prague churches along the way. Such concerts are held every day.

And finally, we are at the Old Town Square. At the medieval clock Orloi (15th century) - crowds of people. It will be five o'clock soon, which means that the clock will show a performance that takes place here every hour - the chimes strike and the figures come to life. The skeleton pulls the bell rope, the angel raises and lowers the sword. In the windows of the clock, the faces of the apostles replace each other. At the end of the performance, a rooster crows. The action does not last long, about five minutes.

Old Town Square. Left - famous watch Orloi

The Old Town Square is beautiful during the day, and in the evening, when the illumination of the Church of the Virgin Mary in front of Tyn and the Old Town Hall turns on, especially. Facades of houses painted in different colors look picturesque. In the Middle Ages it was market Square where they were traded and executed. Here is a monument to Jan Hus, the national Czech hero, the ideologue of the Reformation, who, as it should be in those days (15th century), was burned at the stake. A legend is connected with his execution - when he saw that a pious old woman was putting a bundle of brushwood into his fire, Jan Hus exclaimed: "Oh, holy simplicity!" In general, it is difficult for a modern person to understand the gloomy mores of medieval Europe.

We were lucky - on November 5, the New Wine Festival was celebrated on the Old Town Square. Trays with wines were placed everywhere, as well as traditional Czech food. Huge pork hams were smoked in one corner of the fair, cheese was fried in another, and trdlo (butter Czech delicacy) was spun in the third. I had to try everything and wash down delicious Czech food with hot mulled wine. And in the center of the square, an amateur group of three lively Czech pensioners "lit up". Judging by their cheerful mood, the young wine went for the future.

Fair on the Old Town Square

Perky street group

From the Old Town Square along Celetna Street we reached the Powder Tower (this is the gathering place for Russian tourist groups in Prague). The Powder Tower is the beginning of the famous Royal Road leading through Stare Mesto and Charles Bridge to Prague Castle. We did this road in the opposite direction.

After dinner, we went to Wenceslas Square - the center of modern Prague and the Nove Mesto district. In the Middle Ages, there was a horse market here, but now hotels, restaurants and shops are located on the square. Vaclavak (this is a colloquial name) is more like a wide boulevard. Here is the building National Museum, in front of which stands an equestrian statue of St. Wenceslas - the patron saint of the Czech land.

Wenceslas Square is a special place for Czechs. In 1918, the writer Alois Jirasek read here the proclamation of Czechoslovakia's independence from Austria-Hungary. In 1942, the Czechs massively swore allegiance to the Reich on the square, and in 1945 they proclaimed victory over the Nazis and the end of the war. Here the creation of socialist Czechoslovakia was announced, and in 1968 Soviet tanks passed through the square (for which the Czechs, for all their friendliness, still cannot forgive us). In 1989, Wenceslas Square became the center of the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia, where Vaclav Havel spoke to a crowd of thousands.

In the Czech Republic, communism has a special attitude ...

I advise you to look into the largest Prague bookstore "Luxor" located on the square - buy yourself one of the many calendars of Prague as a keepsake.

Evening Prague offers various options for spending time. You can sit in a traditional restaurant, drink beer and eat the famous boar knee (baked pork knuckle). Admirers of the beautiful are advised to go to the National Theatre, the Philharmonic or attend an organ music concert in one of the churches. The Krzhizhikovy fountains at Prague's Vystavishte (analogue of the Moscow All-Russian Exhibition Center) are also popular. In the evening, color and musical performances are arranged on the fountains under classical music or movie soundtracks.

And the next day - again walk around Prague! Do not forget to visit Petřín Hill, which offers a panorama of the city, walk along the quiet streets of Vysehrad. Get away from tourist routes and take a look at the traditional Prague district of Vinohrady to understand how ordinary Czechs live. Prague is beautiful - remember these feelings so that you can remember them for a long time, looking at photos of Prague autumn.

Quiet Prague autumn

Praga needs no special introduction. When you come here, you immediately understand that you are in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Orloj clock - to see the sights of Prague, people come to the city every year ...

Firstly, I want to thank everyone who writes reviews about their travels. They really help. After spending several days on the Internet looking for reviews and tips on Prague, we were able to easily find all the places we were interested in. In addition, we adequately withstood the meeting with the controller in the subway and learned how to use public transport.

Weather

We went to Prague for a week from 17 to 23 October. Before leaving, I looked on the Internet for the weather forecast in Prague for the duration of our trip. They promised 13-15 degrees. Deciding that the weather is not very different from ours (in Nizhny Novgorod the first half of autumn turned out to be very cold), I went in a long coat with a hood, insulated boots, a scarf, gloves. I ended up looking stupid.

In fact, there was a "golden autumn". Heavy rain was only in the morning on the day of our arrival and on the night of our departure. And even if it was raining, it didn't bother us at all. It drizzles a little and stops.

In general, I noticed that in Europe people are hardened, they don’t wrap themselves up. With us, in the same weather, we would have already walked in warm jackets and autumn boots. In Prague, one could see men dressed in shorts and T-shirts or a girl in a jacket, trousers and flip flops on her bare feet. In any case, the girls walked mostly in shoes, not boots.

Tax Free

In the same tips for Prague, I read that it is more profitable to get tax free in kroons, because in euros you will receive the amount at a very unfavorable rate. But there is one "but". After getting a taxi fries at the airport, I get into duty free, and ... if you go to the right you will get into Chanel, if you go to the left - you will find a handbag from Burberry.

Why am I all? We are all different people and our incomes are also different. With my 1200 crowns, I couldn't even buy the cheapest perfume. In Prague, there are only boutiques in duty free. And souvenirs, the same mole from a Soviet-era cartoon, are even more expensive there than in souvenir shops. And we also broke down in souvenir shops when we saw that the smallest mole (about 10 cm) costs 190 crowns.

At first we wanted to get tax free in Prague itself. The envelope you receive from the seller has an address Vodichkova 38. But this item is open until 16.00. We never made it until now. This street is located in the Wenceslas Square area. Several streets run perpendicular to this square. The one you need is located where the trams run. If you are facing the monument with Wenceslas on horseback, then turn right, sticking to the left side. Almost immediately you will see a blue Tax Free icon. Perhaps it makes sense to get tax free in crowns here and spend on the same souvenirs.

puppet shop

Loved the review of this store. I wanted to be sure to find it and maybe even buy something. To be honest, it didn't grab me. Yes, and the prices bite. A figurine with a size of 20-30 cm costs 3000 crowns! Artists, puppet masters may be interested in these figures. In my personal opinion, you need to go to this shop in order to see that such a direction exists in art or to better feel the spirit and traditions of the country. But I would not advise you to buy something as a souvenir.

Lots of Italian and Thai restaurants. That's not mine. GIVE ME MEAT!!! We always tried to choose from the menu local cuisine. In the Czech Republic, meat and fish are very tasty.

A funny thing happened to me. Around our hotel (Grand Majestic Plaza) there is a cafe. Morning, we just arrived, I want to eat. Check-in at the hotel not earlier than 13.00. Therefore, when I saw pictures with different dishes on the cafe window, I did not read the menu. We took soup, second, salad. We sit and eat. I realize that I can't taste or smell food. When we had already left the cafe, only then I saw the inscription "Vegetarian" (Vegetarian) at the top. I do not want to offend anyone and respect the choice of other people, but for me, eating soy meat is the same as chewing paper.

That's where we really had a delicious meal, so it's in Uyezd. If you stand with your back to the cafe, then right in front of you across the road there will be the first funicular station, and to the left a monument to the victims of communism. In fact, there are several cafes on this street. The one you need (unfortunately, I don’t remember the name), with a green facade, I think Pasta is also written there. In the basement they have a gallery of works by young artists. That's where we ate divine meat and most importantly REAL!!! It was served with lots of gravy and delicious potato dumplings. And all this was washed down with dark beer. Mmm! Yummy!

We ate different dumplings: there are dumplings similar to ours, mostly served similar to bread. The most delicious were the potatoes.

Even for lovers of fermented milk products, the Czech Republic has very tasty yoghurts.

Kolbenovsky market

Finding it is easy. yellow metro line, Kolbenovo station. Exit the subway, cross the road and go right. Throw coins of 20 crowns into the machines at the turnstile, there is still a guard standing nearby. At first I tried to give the money to the man in the booth (this is still before reaching the turnstile). I still don’t understand why there is a queue and what they pay for. An elderly Czech, who was standing behind me in this booth, explained to me that I supposedly settled down in the wrong place.

As I understand it, this is still a food and clothing market, first of all. And along its perimeter and 3 more rows on the left are flea rows. It was interesting to see, but the second time I would not go there. A slight feeling of disgust remained. Although if you are a collector, then most likely you will find something valuable in a pile of this rubbish.

We went there because my husband collects coins and I needed to see some porcelain figurines for my friends. Coins are expensive 300 kroons apiece, and figurines: a small 10 cm I bought for 30 kroons, and a figurine 20 cm for 150 kroons. Just look carefully before purchasing. And then I stared (the figurine of a girl with birds turned out to be really very beautiful) and did not immediately notice that one of the birds had a broken tail. And the other figurine had to be laundered for a long time from the dirt that had accumulated inside.

I did not expect to see such a huge amount of German coins, insignia, military uniforms and photos (there was even a photo of Hitler). I understand that Czechoslovakia was occupied by the Nazis during World War II. But to be honest, I expected to see our Soviet coins and badges.

Tours

The first time we were in Prague three years ago. Then every day we were busy with some kind of excursion. We visited several excursions in Prague itself, went to castle Orlik, in Karlovy Vary, in Vienna, Dresden. This is the standard set.

I am a small history buff, I like to observe people and their traditions in modern world interested in language. But I believe that when you first come to the country, you should definitely visit a few sightseeing tours relating specifically to history and architecture this city and countries. This will help you plunge into the atmosphere of another country and culture, better understand the traditions of the people.

On the second trip, we faced other challenges. We ourselves wanted to wander around the city slowly, visit the so-called non-tourist routes. True, we still went on an excursion to Saxon Switzerland(my husband really wanted to take pictures there). There we visited Königstein fortress, and then nature reserve Bastei where there are mountains of unusual shape.

Zizkov TV Tower

You may like it, you may not like it, but it's worth looking at this "miracle Yudo". They say it looks like both a spaceship and a Kalashnikov assault rifle. And the children crawling back and forth on it with dents in the form of a bar code instead of faces, enter into a stupor.

It's easy to find: the green line of the metro, you get to the station Jiriho z Podebrad, get out of the metro and to the left behind the houses you see the TV tower. From the metro you will understand where to go, it will take 5-10 minutes. You can see exactly the same kids on the island of Kampa, but already crawling on the ground in the park.

Petrin hill

Here you can visit copy eiffel tower, rose garden, mirror labyrinth.

Despite the middle of October, roses bloomed in the rose garden. Of course, they were already wilted, but still fragrant. Unfortunately, we did not get into the mirror maze, there was a huge queue. And we still had to go down the hill, because from October 7 to October 25 the funicular did not work. In some places the descent was quite steep, and for another two days after that my legs hurt from habit. By the way, if you climb the hill on foot, you can take very beautiful pictures of the views of Prague from above.

As for the copy of the Eiffel Tower, the pleasure is worth 115 crowns. There are two observation decks: one is lower, the other is higher. The stairs are narrow and take a long time to climb. There is an elevator in the center of the tower, but it didn't work. On average observation deck beautiful, but on the very top, in my opinion, there is nothing to do. And the view is not the same, and scary, even slightly nauseous. We were on a day off, which is probably why there were a lot of people, we had to make our way to the window with difficulty to look and take pictures.

Advice

Before leaving, look for information on activities for the duration of your stay in Prague. We are very lucky! I knew that from 17 to 20 October will be held Festival of light and 3D mapping. At special stands throughout Prague, one could take a map, where the festival venues were marked. There were a lot of them, 30 pieces, or even more. We were in a cube on the Old Town Square and near the wall of some museum. I won't describe it, you have to see it for yourself. If you are interested, type "3D mapping" into the search engine, a video is better.

We lived around Revolution Square (where the shopping center "Palladium") and, accordingly, within walking distance from the Old Town Square. There was always something going on, no matter what time of day we got there.
Summing up, I want to say that no matter what time of the year you go to Prague, you will never be disappointed.

Happy travels!

Certainly, Are there major sights in Prague?, about which it is simply indecent not to know and not to visit while traveling. Below we provide information about the most interesting places, buildings and monuments, with photo.

Charles Bridge, the first stone of which was laid himself Charles IV. Walking along it gives you the opportunity to admire the thirty medieval bridge towers. And if you touch the statue of St. John of Nepomuk, while making a wish, then wait for its fulfillment.

Photo: Musicians on the Charles Bridge.

Photo: View of the Charles Bridge from the shore.

Prague Castle and its pearl - Cathedral St. Vitus, where the coronation ceremony of Czech kings took place. The castle is located on the left bank of the Vltava, on top of a hill. Its ensemble combines several temples and palaces built in different architectural styles. Now it is the residence of the President of the Czech Republic.

Photo: St. Vitus Cathedral.

Castle-fortress Vysehrad. Located on the right bank of the Vltava. An important strategic and defensive building, one of the residences of Czech kings. From the fortress walls of the castle, stunningly beautiful views of Prague open up.

Jewish Quarter or jewish city. It occupies the central part of the Old City. There used to be a Jewish ghetto here. A small area with a lot of architectural monuments- sculptures of Moses and Rabbi Lev, the Jewish town hall with a clock moving backwards, the Jewish cemetery, memorial plaques in honor of famous personalities.

Photo: Old Synagogue in the Jewish Quarter.

Photo: Residents of the Jewish Quarter.

Photo: “Walking along the Old Town Square”.

Old Town Square, along the circumference of which are located historical Buildings: Kinsky Palace, St. Nicholas Cathedral, Town Hall, Tyn Church. Especially popular with tourists are the astronomical clock on the Town Hall - the Prague Eagle. As their battle begins, the twelve apostles appear, one after the other. The windows open one by one, from which Voluptuousness, Greed, Panache, Death appear.

Photo: "Astronomical Clock - Prague Orloj".

The Dancing House is a relatively modern attraction (built in 1996). The unique design reflects the spirit of deconstructivism. The house consists of two cylindrical towers - curved and straight - the symbols of the legendary Broadway dance duo Fred Astaire and Ginger Roberts.

Photo: Dancing House.

Let's go with number seven. This is the main, most famous sights of Prague, although not all. But the figure is considered lucky and may it bring good luck to those who are going to visit this wonderful city in spring or autumn. We will stop also because in the capital of the Czech Republic there are many interesting places that guidebooks are silent about, but they are no less beautiful and worthy of a tourist look. It is impossible to tell about everyone in the framework of an introductory article. But short review some of them will be useful.

Photo: "View of the city from the Powder Tower."

Residents of the capital of the Czech Republic like the provocative work of the sculptor David Cherny. His works with political implications can be found in different places cities. Under the dome of the first floor of the shopping arcade "Lucerne", located in the center of Wenceslas Square, you can see the sculpture of Wenceslas, sitting on the belly of a dead horse, hanging upside down. In such an unusual manner, the sculptor criticizes the Czech government and, surprisingly, the sculpture is not dismantled. On the territory of the German Embassy (on its reverse side, where you can get if you turn off the Charles Bridge towards Malaya Strana, walk along the street that runs parallel to the main one, and then through the park) there is a work by the sculptor "Sachsenring Trabant car on human legs". It symbolizes the political refugees who, in 1989, left East Germany for the Czech Republic in these Trabants. On Gusovaya Street, between the roofs of two houses, you can see a sculpture of a man hanging in space and holding on to a beam with one hand. Thus, the master demonstrates how far the intelligentsia is from the people. An amusing spectacle is the Zizkov television tower, on which the baby dolls of David Cherny are climbing.

Photo: "Sculptures - Victims of Communism".

Climbing the stairs leading to Petřín Hill, you will come across the "victims of communism", sculptures that look like decaying people.

Photo: "The inscription at the sculptures Victims of Communism."

There are many attractions in Prague. And ancient, and not very, and modern. There are also monuments and museums that are dedicated to the exploits of the inhabitants during the Second World War. To see all the interesting places 3 or 4 days will not be enough, try to allocate at least 5 or 7 days. Better yet, come back to this city repeatedly, walk around it in summer, autumn, winter and at any time of the day. Visit not only well-known tourist places, but also look into nooks and crannies. Every time you will find something new, interesting and thus discover your own Prague, unique and unrepeatable.

Photo: Walking down the street in autumn.

Photo: "Krtek - a souvenir from Prague".

Autumn in Prague is rich in various events. Farmers' fairs are traditionally organized in the central regions, various exhibitions and festivals are held in October and November. Autumn in the Czech capital is always bright and cheerful, you won't be bored. If you are planning trip to Prague in autumn for 4 days or for a week, but have not yet decided on the choice of the hotel where you want to stay, pay attention to a budget hotel in the very center of Prague. 3 stars, quiet street, daily cleaning, excellent breakfasts.

This hotel is popular with our compatriots, because. It is located next to the metro in the very center of the city. You can also choose a hotel in the private sector of Prague - further from the center, but quiet place. To the center by tram 15-20 minutes.

Budget hotels in the historical center of Prague.

We always try to stay at cheap hotels and as close as possible to the city center, so that after walking you don’t have to spend 1-2 hours returning to your room. Popular services offer hundreds of options and you can choose a week. We have selected for you HOTELS IN THE CENTER WITH BREAKFASTS. It is these booking options that are most popular with Russian tourists. You can also immediately buy tickets to Prague at a favorable price. We wish you more interesting trips.

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I am a big travel lover and have wanted to visit Prague for a very long time. Once there was an opportunity, but we traded it for sea ​​vacation. And this fall, I still got together. In autumn! It was in autumn that I wanted to visit this city. I can't explain why, but I always thought she was especially beautiful at this time of the year. And so it turned out. I arrived very early, at 7 am. Prague met with fog and high humidity. While I was getting to the hotel, the humidity decreased and the fog cleared a little and I went to one of the main attractions of the city, Charles Bridge. You know, it was then that I realized why the autumn Prague seemed magical in my imagination. Early morning, fog, few tourists, the fabulous Charles Bridge with its figures, the gray Vltava, it's impressive...!

Having walked a lot, enjoying the beauties of the river and getting hungry, we went in search of a Czech restaurant. I hasten to notice that in Prague there are a huge number of them. Prices do not differ too much, except for beer)) I love beer very much and apparently fate brought us to that restaurant for a reason, because a Krusovice mug cost ridiculous money there (namely, 29 CZK).

In Prague, there are simply a huge number beautiful places, one of them is Prague Castle. This is a whole complex of attractions and you can wander around all day. At least, being in this place during the day, I went back when it was already pretty dark)) One of his business cards This is St. Vitus Cathedral. The colossal building is considered one of the largest Catholic cathedrals in Europe.

At that moment, when it got dark, I was walking through the Old Town and in one of the alleys I saw an exit to the water. Whenever I see open water, I want to come up and touch it. This time the same thing happened and even the impenetrable darkness did not frighten me. For this, the beautiful Vltava rewarded me with an enchanting spectacle. All waterfowl, which swing on the water during the day, come ashore in the evening to clean their feathers, pinch algae, and just walk around. I was impressed by their huge number. Swans are such majestic birds. Last time I saw them in such numbers on the Baltic Sea in Tallinn.

Crossing the Charles Bridge, you can walk to another important place - the Old Town Square. There is the Town Hall building and the famous Astronomical Clock, which every hour shows a performance with moving figures. As soon as the clock hand approaches 00 minutes, there is silence in the crowd and the show begins! They say that if the figures one day stop moving, expect trouble. But we still believe only in the good, so we just enjoy the movement :)

And yet, despite its October nebula, the city managed to please the sun. It happened at the moment when I was in saaaama high point Prague, on Petřín Hill. It offers a wonderful view of the entire city. Climbing the hill, you can arrange a wonderful walk, admire the views and again find yourself in Prague Castle, but do not go into it, but go down the beautiful street of Nerudov. In my opinion, this is one of the most beautiful streets in the city; there are many restaurants and souvenir shops there.