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 […]
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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 […]
Prague in 4 days: the complete guide
After Prague in 2 days and Prague in 3 days, here’s Prague in 4 days! Prague is an inexhaustible city, but on the strength of my long experience as an expatriate in Prague, I’ve put […]
Vyšehrad, Prague’s “second castle” not to be missed
Although less frequented, strolling through the Vyšehrad fortress, Prague’s mythical birthplace, and avoiding the crowds, is for me a must, on a par with Charles Bridge, the Castle or Old Town Square In this article, […]
In Prague, don’t miss the Witches’ Festival on April 30!
If you’re visiting Prague in spring, you should know that on the night of April 30 to May 1st there’s a very cool and popular tradition: the witches’ festival or night. Legend has it that […]
Visit Prague Castle. Climb up there!
Along with the Charles Bridge, the Castle is a must-see in Prague! Every year, it receives almost 2.5 million visitors (see opening hours here). It’s so popular that it’s the most shared castle photo on […]
Prague towers and spires: which ones to climb?
In Prague, as elsewhere, it’s always good to get a bit of height! It gives you a chance to breathe a little and see the city in a different light. And in the Czech capital, […]