In his latest novel, The Secret of Secrets, Dan Brown (The Da Vinci Code, 2003) puts Prague in the spotlight, particularly the Four Seasons Hotel Prague, one of the central locations in the plot, along […]
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The unmissable John Lennon Wall in Prague, a surprising remnant of communism
The John Lennon Wall is one of the unusual sights to see in the Czech capital. It is located in the heart of the beautiful and very authentic Malá Strana district, which is easy to […]
The 15 tourist traps and scams that await tourists in Prague
Prague is a fabulous city that people love to return to, just like Paris or Venice. What’s more, it’s a perfectly safe city. The only risk you run is being robbed or scammed. But if […]
Kafka in Prague: 5 iconic locations
Franz Kafka (1883-1924) is inseparable from Prague. The great writer and the city are intimately linked, something I have come to realize over time. The famous German-language Czech novelist, one of the greatest authors of […]
The 10 must-sees in Prague (For a successful visit!)
A summary of my tips and recommendations for a successful stay in the “city of a hundred spires”! As a journalist and writer of tourist guides to Prague, I’ve lived in the Czech capital for […]
November in Prague: Don’t miss Saint Martin’s Day and its new wine!
If you’re visiting Prague in November, St. Martin’s Day is just one more holiday to add to your program. Every November 11, Czechs celebrate St. Martin (or Martin of Tours, Roman Catholic saint and 4th-century […]
Prague’s Municipal House: an Art Nouveau masterpiece!
The Municipal House is a grandiose work of art, with a profusion of colors and materials. You can visit it (info here). Believe me, you won’t know which way to turn, and I always take […]
What to do in Prague when it rains
Prague is a little sad in the rain. A rain that can sometimes fall hard and cause flooding. But your stay can be saved with a few tips from me. Leave the shiny cobblestones behind […]
How to visit Prague’s superb Baroque library?
Beware! In Prague, you’ll find not one, but two sublime Baroque libraries! In my opinion, this is the third classic paying visit to Prague, after the Castle and the synagogues in the Jewish Quarter. In […]
Is it expensive to eat out in Prague? How much does a restaurant cost in Prague in 2025?
Restaurant prices in the Czech Republic have risen sharply in recent years (as they have everywhere!), but are still very reasonable for the vast majority of foreign visitors compared with their country of origin. On […]