City Guide – Prague, Czech Republic

The Czech Republic’s Capital city is perfect for exploration by foot but also  has a good public and private transport system: taxis, uber, trams and busses are widely available so buy a day pass to hop on and off.

Highlights Covered in the Brand g Tours

Your Brand g city tour of Prague will include the visits to Church of Tyn, Charles Bridge, Prague’s Old Town Square with Astronomical Clock, Wenceslaus Square, and features an inside visit of the beautiful Municipal House.

Prague Highlights To Explore on Your Own

Exploring Prague will be a highlight of your trip if you have a few hours or a few days. Here are some highlights to consider with your time.

Prague Castle – Once home to Bohemian Kings and Queen this castle is now the official residence of the Czech Republic’s President. Construction on this masterpiece started in 870 AD and is the largest castle complex in the world. While visiting you may also see the St. Vitus Cathedral. You may purchase tickets and tours through their website or ask the concierge at the hotel for assistance. One way to go to or from this Castle is Tram No. 22. See notes below. Otherwise it is about a 20 – 30 minute walk from the hotel. 119 08 Praha 1

The Lennon Wall –  Velkoprevorské námestí, 100 00 Praha . Since the 1980s this once typical wall has been filled with John Lennon-inspired graffiti, lyrics from Beatles’ songs, and designs relating to local and global causes.

The Olsany Cemetery – Vinohradská 1835/153, 130 00 Praha 3. Once laid out for as many as two million burials, the graveyard is particularly noted for its many remarkable art nouveau monuments.

Old/New Synagogue – Maiselova 18, 110 01 Josefov, Czechia. Also called the Altneuschul, it is Europe’s oldest active synagogue and the oldest surviving medieval synagogue of twin-nave design.

Prague Theatre’s, Museums and Libraries

The Estates Theatre

Black Light Theatre Srnec 

National Theater 

The Clementinum and the National Library

Josefov: The Jewish Quarter 

The National Gallery in Prague 

The National Museum 

More attractions and details found at the following sites HERE  and HERE. 

These are just some suggestions. Feel free to consult the hotel concierge staff or other resources.  Keep in mind, hours of operations can vary.

Consult your hotel Concierge for reservations as hours may vary.

Bageterie Boulevard   Vodichkova 727/21 or Narodni, 27 – Should you feel like having a sandwich instead of a full meal, try the new and very successful Czech fast food chain selling quality freshly baked baguettes, soups, salads and desserts. Every season, it features a special menu by renowned chefs.

Buddha Bar Restaurant – Jakubska 649/8 – One of the most well-known and posh bars and restaurants in the vicinity of Old Town Square, serving high-quality sushi.

Grand Café Orient –  Ovocny trh 569/19 Ovocný trh 19  – Directly on the famous Royal Route and just a minute away from the Astronomical Clock is an architectural gem of one of world’s few cubistic buildings. On the first floor, you can visit its cafe, restored back to its original cubistic designs of the early 20th century.

Café Louvre – Narodni 1987/22 – Another big, traditional cafe and restaurant dating back to the early 20th century, with an exceptional quality/ price ratio. Serving modern Czech cuisine and seasonal dishes.

Petřínské Terasy – Petrinske Sady 393  – The Petřínské Terasy restaurant is located in one of the most beautiful and romantic places of historical Prague. The restaurant sits in the middle of the eastern slope of Petřín hill with an absolutely unique view of the entire city. Please note, after being dropped of you have to walk 15 mins, on steep uneven ground to access the venue.

Kampa Park – Na Kampe 523/8b  – One of best Prague’s restaurants, serving both modernized Czech and international cuisine, with an exceptional location and terrace just above bank of Vltava river, overlooking the Charles Bridge and Old Town’s many spires.

Most gay bars in Prague tend to be rather pubs, cafe-bars or lounge bars. It is not that common here to stand in crowds at the bar, instead the locals rather sit with friends around the tables. That makes the bars in Prague a great place to meet with friends and have a beer or drink together, but it may be a bit more difficult to get to know other people in the bars. Here is a good online resource for gay/gay friendly cafés and bars: /www.patroc.com/gay/prague/. Please ensure that the venues are operational and open before attending.