Tips

•The most common commerce hours in Prague are 8 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday. Banks and business offices working hours usually run from 8 am to 4 pm while museums, churches and stores open 9 am to 6 pm.

•If you are traveling for business, mind the protocol. The politically correct way to address a person is: if he/she speaks to you with formality, you must answer the same; and the opposite, if comes to you in an informal manner, the right thing to do will be to answer in the same way. It would be a lack of politeness not to do so.

•If you need to obtain tourist information go to this address: Staromestska Radnice, Old City Hall, The Old City Square, Prague 1; or, write for information at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

•In Prague the official language is Czech, a West Slavic tongue that is spoken in most of the country, although English is widely spread and is commonly used in places visited by tourists such as restaurants and hotels.

•Health services are free for citizens within the EU. People from a different citizenship should have health insurance, because although medic services are free, the rest of the costs shall be covered.

•Car rental service is at hand to get around the city. Costs start from 34 Euros and there are vehicles available for personal or family use. To get around the city is available the car rental service. Costs start from 34 euros and there are vehicles available for personal or family use.

 

 

Tops

•When you’re in Prague do not forget to stop by the Charles Bridge -Karlův Most-, a true symbol of the City. It’s almost 1,700 ft long and 35 ft wide. In the year 1890 two of its arches lost for long time, were built back to its original 14th Century architecture.

•The Prague Castle -Pražský Hrad- is one of the obligatory visits in town. Its construction began in the 9th Century and was the residence for the Emperors of the Sacred Roman Empire. According to tradition, it was founded based on a prophecy foretelling the birth of a prosper city.

•Do not put aside a tour to the San Vito Cathedral -Chrám Svatého Víta- renown for being the authentic Spiritual Heart of the city. This site is part of the group known as Castle and has hosted the coronation of every king of Bohemia.

•Don’t miss a visit to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Loreto, one of the most visited pilgrimage temples all over Bohemia. This precinct harbors an abundant collection of sacred art, mainly consisting on donations.

•The architectural complex known as Clementinum is also a visit that will never be forgotten. It is the second largest in the City after The Castle. Its construction dates on the 16th Century and it was necessary to demolish a whole neighborhood to build it.

•If you are a literature lover you’ll be interested to visit the Strasnice Jewish Cementery because that’s where lie the remains of transcendent writer Franz Kafka.

 

 

Text: AMURA ± Photo: CZECH tourism