Places

The Kingdom of Railways is a model of the entire Czech Republic’s transport network, bringing the whole country together in one place. The exhibition features not only the country’s main landmarks rendered in...

The Strahov Art Gallery was founded in the 19th century by Abbot Jeroným Zeidler and is housed in Strahov Monastery, the oldest Premonstratensian foundation in the country. Although the gallery's collection numbers more ...

Chapeau Rouge is one of the few venues in Prague that has been going strong since 1919. The club spans three floors, each with its own musical flavour: the ground floor, home to the main bar, usually pumps out funk; one ...

An interior in light tones, sunlight streaming through floor-to-ceiling windows, a spacious dining hall, and décor featuring natural wood and greenery transport us to a magical land of fairies and elves.

SaSaZu opened in 2009 in Prague's fast-growing Holešovice district, where former industrial buildings are constantly being transformed into new venues.

The City Museum offers exhibitions that trace the historical development and growth of Prague. Who were the first settlers, where did they come from, and why did they choose this particular spot? How did they live, how d...

On the left bank of the Vltava, in Prague's Smíchov district, you'll find the restaurant and club Dog's Bollocks. The venue has been going strong on the entertainment scene for over a decade now, a testament to its endur...

Dance parties run here from Wednesday to Saturday, and from sunset to sunrise you can enjoy great music, wonderful company and the intoxicating atmosphere of this one-of-a-kind venue.

This museum is devoted to Prague's iconic landmark, Charles Bridge. Its permanent exhibition tells the story of the bridge's construction and the people who played a key role in building it. One of Europe's oldest bridge...

The Kampa Museum is a collection of modern European art housed in a building on the banks of the Vltava. The site on which the museum now stands is fascinating in its own right. Kampa is an island built back in the 12th ...

One of the newest museums in the Czech capital is the Museum of the Cold War. It opened quite recently, in 2013, and is located in the very heart of Prague, on Wenceslas Square. The museum was set up on the initiative of...

The Jazz Republic music club sits right in the heart of Prague, though finding it isn't as easy as you'd think — the venue is tucked away in the vestibule of the Můstek metro station, on the yellow line.The club is well ...

Prague isn't just Gothic spires and Old Town cobblestones — it's also full of greenery: baroque terraces, royal reserves, wild rocky gorges and vineyards with river views. This guide is for anyone who wants to see Prague...

Bohemian Paradise (Český ráj) is a UNESCO geopark located between Turnov, Jičín and Mnichovo Hradiště, drawing visitors with its sandstone rock formations, medieval castles and forest trails. This guide is for anyone com...

Prague rightfully holds the title of one of Europe's most beautiful cities, where Gothic, Baroque, Art Nouveau and bold Deconstructivism sit side by side on a compact patch of land. This guide is perfect for first-time v...

Czechia is rightly called the land of a thousand castles, most within easy reach of Prague for a day trip by train, bus or car. This guide is for those who've already seen Prague Castle and Charles Bridge and want to exp...

Prague spreads across several hills, a stroke of luck for anyone chasing a great photo — panoramas open up at nearly every turn, from castle walls, Gothic towers and TV masts. Some want the classic postcard view of Malá ...

Prague is packed with "traditional Czech cuisine" signs on every corner of the Old Town, but not all of them cook like Czech grandmothers do. This list is for those who want to try real svíčková na smetaně, dumplings, go...

Prague has long outgrown its beer-and-trdelník image — a quiet but confident third-wave coffee culture has taken root here. Local roasters compete to source rare micro-lots, baristas experiment with alternative brewing m...

Ten or fifteen years ago, breakfast in Prague was usually just a roll with butter and a cup of coffee — these days it's a different story entirely. The city has developed a proper brunch culture: eggs Benedict, sourdough...

Prague has long outgrown its reputation as a city of pork knuckle and dumplings alone — today dozens of places here reinvent Czech classics without meat, while Asian and European plant-based cuisine is served on par with...

Prague summers can get genuinely scorching, and Czechia has no sea — but it does have dozens of outdoor pools and swimming areas for every taste, from legendary Soviet-era water stadiums to modern complexes with slides a...

Prague loves outdoor relaxation, but grilling rules are strict: BBQs are only allowed at designated spots marked "Piknikové místo," or you risk a fine from city police. We've put together a list of tried-and-true picnic ...

Czechia isn't just Europe's beer capital — it's also one of the world's oldest spa nations, with hundreds of mineral and thermal springs that have been flowing for centuries, surrounded by entire resort towns complete wi...

Prague summers heat up fast, and Czechia has no sea — but around the capital you'll find dozens of former sand and gravel quarries turned into turquoise lakes, along with forest ponds and large reservoirs. This roundup i...

Czechia isn't just Prague and castles — it also has three major national parks with glacial lakes, ancient primeval forests, waterfalls and rock cities. This is a guide for a day or two escape

Czechia is a country where you can spend the night in a simple tent by a mountain river for a couple hundred crowns, or in a designer tent with a sauna and jacuzzi in the middle of the forest. This roundup is for anyone ...

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Czechia isn't just beer and castles: the country hides some of Europe's most bizarre sandstone "rock cities" and dozens of forest waterfalls tucked away in mountain canyons. This roundup is for anyone ready to trade Prag...

A place in Prague where beer has been brewed almost continuously longer than most European states have existed in their current borders. This is U Fleků — a brewery and restaurant in Nové Město, a couple of minutes' walk...

Czechia has one of Europe's clearest trail-marking systems—colored blazes on trees and signposts at junctions make routes easy to follow, even for first-timers. This selection is for beginners, families with kids, and an...

Beyond Prague Castle and Charles Bridge, the Czech capital hides dozens of tiny themed museums that big tour groups rarely reach. This list is for those who've