Prague - Prag

Praha • Prague

Prague (Czech: Praha, praHa, IPA: [ˈpraɦa]) is the capital of Czech Republic. Prague is a city in which many centuries have been immortalized: the golden city. The bombs of World War II spared its towers and walls, but the older past has left its scars: religious disputes, wars and looting. Again and again, however, Prague rose like a phoenix from the ashes and in modern times managed to rise to the status of a European cultural metropolis.

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View of the Vyšehrad Castle

The oldest written mention comes from the year 928. The castles expanded before and around 1100 by the German settlers. These were given the freedom letter by Sobieslaw II.

In 1235 the old town and in 1257 the Lesser Town below the Hradschin received German town rights and walls. King Ottokar II beautified the city and rebuilt the royal castle on the Hradschin, the size and prosperity of which, however, was established by the Roman-German Emperor Charles IV (1346-1378). He laid out the new town, initially called Karlstadt, and drew a stone wall around the Lorenzberg, Strahow and the Hradschin.

Prague was one of the most important cities in Europe and became the center of the Holy Roman Empire. Under his reign the first university in Central Europe and in 1344 the St. Vitus Cathedral were laid the foundation stone for the St. Vitus Cathedral Charles Bridge (Karlův most) and the new town around the old town (Nové Město) created. Prague was a center of culture and art. Since then, generations of rulers and builders have contributed to the splendor of this city.

Historical events that have Prague in their name are, for example, the first and second lintel in Prague (1419 and 1618) and the Prague Spring 1968.

1992 became the historical center of Prague with the districts Old town with the Josefstadt, Neustadt, Lesser Town, Hradschin with Prague Castle, Castle town Hradčany, Vyšehrad stronghold and Průhonice Castle Park (south of Prague) to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site recorded.

The Moldova (Vltava) has been the lifeline of the ancient royal city of Prague, protection against attackers and an important trade route at the same time. Today the river is a romantic eye-catcher, which usually finds its way slowly through the surrounding seven hills and divides the city in two halves. Floods separated the settlements on both sides of the river several times with destructive force. It took centuries until a permanent crossing over the Vltava was created, first with the stone Judith Bridge and later with the Charles Bridge. The course of the river has changed significantly since the Middle Ages. Embedded in stone quay walls, regulated by weirs, the river is now passable for shipping.

Districts

Prague districts

Prague is made up of 22 districts: Praha 1 to Praha 22. Praha 1 is the oldest part of the city and has the most sights. One can divide this district into the following articles:

  • Hradschin(Hradčany) - With Castle of Prague(Pražský hrad) and Vitus Cathedral(Katedrála svatého Víta) above the Lesser Town.
  • Lesser Town (Malá Strana) - The district below Prague Castle became the city of the rich and the nobility after two devastating fires. Magnificent palaces and churches still bear witness to this today. Location of most national institutions.
  • Old town (Staré Město) - the city center on the right bank of the river; oldest part of Prague.
  • Josefstadt (Josefov) - the former Jewish quarter of Prague.
  • Lower Neustadt (Nové Město) eastern part - built in the 14th century to the southeast of the old town (city). - Heuwaagsplatz (Senovážne náměstí)

Prague 2:

  • Upper Neustadt (Nové Město) southern part - originated south of the old town (city) in the 14th century. - Karlsplatz (Karlovo náměstí)
  • Vinohrady (German Royal vineyards) — Prague State Opera (Státní opera Praha), Theater in the Vineyards (Divadlo na Vinohradech), Central Station (Praha hlavní nádraží).

The present-day outskirts of Prague were originally villages in the open countryside around Prague, which were not incorporated into the city until the end of the 19th century or in the 20th century, "swallowed" by the growing city. They can be summarized as follows:

  • north - Prague 7, Prague 8 and Prague 9.
  • east - Prague 3, Prague 10, Prague 14 and Prague 15.
  • south - Prague 4, Prague 11 and Prague 12, with the Vyšehrad Fortress
  • west - Prague 5, Prague 6 and Prague 13.

getting there

By plane

The Prague airport is located near Ruzyně, 15 km west of the city center. From the states of the Schengen Agreement, including Germany, Austria and Switzerland, you arrive at Terminal 2 and leave Prague again from this terminal.

The airport is well connected to the public transport system by bus lines. The city can be reached by bus lines 100, 119 and 179 and then continuing with the metro. In the arrival hall of Terminal 2 there is an information booth of the Prague public transport company, where tickets can also be bought. The tickets can also be purchased from machines and kiosks. The fare for a ticket valid for 90 minutes is 32 kroner, for larger luggage an additional 16 kroner is due (only for single tickets - day and 3-day tickets are also valid for luggage). The tickets must be stamped on the bus when you start your journey. You can get to the airport bus stop via exit 4 of Terminal 2.

The bus number 119 (approx. 15 minutes travel time) goes to the metro station Nádraží Veleslavín, from there the metro line A leads to the center. Bus route № 100 controls the terminus of metro line B Zličín on if the journey takes 20 minutes. The bus lines depart every 8 to 20 minutes during the day. Between 00:30 and 05:00, the night line № 910 connects the airport with the city center every 30 minutes.

In addition to these buses, there is the Airport Express (AE) Omnibus that takes passengers directly to Prague Central Station for 40 to 60 CZK. Normal public transport tickets are not valid for this bus.

By train

The following stations are relevant for arriving by train from Germany and Austria:

Praha Hl.nád.
  • 1  Prague main train station. Praha Hlavní nádraží (former Kaiserbahnhof) in the Vrchlického Sady, is the main train station of Prague and is a five-minute walk from Wenceslas Square.
    This is, inter alia. of EuroCity trains from direction Hamburg (above Berlin and Dresden) as Munich (7 daily) served. Online bookings via the Czech railway in the form of First minute-Tickets with a specific train connection are significantly cheaper than those available from Deutsche Bahn.

Also the direct long-distance trains Vienna—Prague end here. The IC buses of the Deutsche Bahn stop in front of the entrance at the Wilsonova. It is also the starting point for many national trains throughout the Czech Republic. The station is also served by underground line C and tram lines number 5, 9, 15 and 26.

Praha-Holešovice nád.
  • 2  Praha-Holešovice railway station nádraží, in the Vrbenského Straße, is a little further from the city center (30 minutes on foot) and is mainly served by international and long-distance connections of the EC trains Budapest - Berlin / Hamburg and Vienna - Berlin. In addition to a restaurant, there is a tourist office in the station. The station is also served by underground line C (which also connects the station with the main train station) and tram lines 6, 12 and 17 (within walking distance).
Praha-Smíchov nád.
  • 3  Praha-Smíchov railway station nádraží, in the Nádražní Street, outside the city center, in the western part of the city. It mainly serves the region west and south of Prague, with a number of tourist attractions. the express trains from the main station to Pilsen(Plzeň) and Cheb stop here too. The station is also served by underground line B and tram lines No. 4, 5, 12 and 20.
Praha-Masarykovo nád.
  • 4  Praha-Masarykovo railway station nádraží, in the street Havlíčkova, near the main train station and the ZOB Florenc. It mainly serves the region north and west of Prague. Express trains to depart from here Ústí nad Labem (Aussig) and Cheb. The station is also served by underground line B and tram lines No. 3, 6, 14, 15, 24 and 26.

By bus

Long-distance lines to and from Prague offers among other things Eurolines to, e.g. from Berlin (journey time 4½ hours, EUR 41.00), Dresden (journey time 2 hours, EUR 24.00), Frankfurt (journey time 7¼ hours, EUR 57.00), Hamburg (journey time 12¼ hours, EUR 65.00), Hanover (journey time 10¼ Hours, 63.00 EUR), Cologne (journey time 10 hours, 64.00 EUR), Leipzig (journey time 4¼ hours, 34.00 EUR), Munich (journey time 5¼ hours, 39.00 EUR), Nuremberg (journey time 4½ hours, 41.00 EUR) or Stuttgart (journey time 7¼ hours Hour, 45.00 EUR). StudentAgency is another provider with connections to Berlin, Bonn, Dresden, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt am Main, Freiburg, Heidelberg, Karlsruhe, Cologne, Mannheim, Munich, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Saarbrücken, Stuttgart and Würzburg. Flixbus offers long-distance bus routes from Munich, Regensburg, Amberg, Berlin, Vienna and Pilsen.

ÚAN Praha Florenc

ÚAN Praha Florenc in the SokolovStreet is the central bus station (ZOB) (Czech: ústřední autobusové nádraží (ÚAN)) of Prague and is served by national and international lines. It is also served by the underground lines B and C and the bus lines № 133, 135, 175, 194 and 207. Lines № 133, 135, 175 and 207 go in the direction of Vinohrady and Žižkov. Lines № 194 and 207 go in the opposite direction, to Jana Palacha Square near Charles Bridge and the Staroměstská metro station and on to Malostranská metro station.

In the street

Distances
Vienna309 km
Nuremberg285 km
Wroclaw272 km
Brno208 km
Chemnitz174 km
Dresden143 km

Prague has motorway connections from five directions. The Czech motorway network is continuously being expanded. So far there are three motorways that connect the national borders with the city. One is the southwest motorway D5 (E50) by Nuremberg (A6) the A93 crosses and over Pilsen runs. The 160 km from the national border to Prague takes 1.5 hours. The Southeast Highway D1 is the oldest and busiest in the Czech Republic. It connects Prague over Brno(Brno) With Bratislava in Slovakia. She is out for the journey Vienna, Budapest and Eastern Europe interesting. It takes around two hours for the 250 km.

From the northwest you can see the motorway D8 (E55), which has been drivable since December 2016. It is the continuation of the German A17 from Dresden.

The 4-lane expressway leads from the northeast D10 (E65) to Prague. It starts in Liberec and leads over Turnov. It connects Prague with that Jizera Mountains(Jizerské hory) and the Giant Mountains(Krkonoše), the ski resorts of the Czech Republic, and the German cities Zittau and Gorlitz. The road is in excellent condition.

There are still those from the east D11 (E67), the Poles and Hradec Králové (Königgrätz) connects with Prague.

The Czech motorway network is being expanded (the D11 is being completed, the D3 by Linz above Ceske Budejovice (České Budějovice) should be ready in 2020). Except for road construction work, with the exception of the D1, motorway traffic jams are rare in the Prague and Mirošovice agglomerations.

A motorway vignette is compulsory for cars on motorways and most expressways (10 days 310, - Kč), whoever drives a motorcycle does not have to buy one. It is also possible to reach Prague without using the motorway or expressway. It could be more interesting than reaching the Czech capital on the E55. Out of town, the faster one overtakes. The roads are not in good condition everywhere and there can be a lot of potholes after winter. In winter there is no snow removal on the side roads.

The traffic density increases the closer you get to the center. On weekdays, Prague suffers particularly from traffic loads; there are a lot of traffic jams on main roads. In addition, Prague does not yet have a closed motorway ring R1 owns. It is therefore advisable to leave your car at PR parking lots for low fees and to take public transport to the city. The PR parking spaces are located on the motorways and are well signposted. There is no parking or parking fee in the entire city center of Prague.

The first PR parking lot from Liberec (Reichenberg) from (Zittau and Gorlitz) is P R Letnany. One day parking there costs 20, - Kč, 1 night 100, - Kč. If you drive past the entrance and immediately turn right at the traffic lights, you will find free parking spaces on the left side of the street.

The German Castle Road from Mannheim via Nuremberg ends in Prague.

By bicycle

In the Czech Republic, all long-distance and regional cycle routes are marked with numbers on yellow signs.

  • The cycle path leads north 2 on the eastern side of the Vltava Melnik and from there along the Elbe to the German border. The Vltava cycle path is not signposted as such at any point. · See also Elbe cycle path
  • The cycle path leads to the east 1 "Pražská Trasa" via Kouřim Brno(Brno).
  • The cycle path leads south 11 to Tábor and further the bike path 12 to Ceske Budejovice(České Budějovice) and Krumau(Český Krumlov) and further after Linz in Austria.
  • The bike path leads to the west 3 above Pilsen (Plzeň) to the Main.

By boat

Prague can be reached by river cruise ships.

mobility

Public transport plan in Prague (2013)

Prague has a very well developed Public transport. It consists of a widely branched bus and tram system as well as the metro, which consists of three underground lines. At the sales outlets of the Prager Verkehrsbetriebe (DPP), route network maps are available in German, which also explain further information (e.g. how to operate the machines).

  • Tickets (jízdenky) must be purchased in advance and stamped when boarding the bus, tram or at the entrance to the underground station (usually on the mezzanine). You are at the yellow ticket machines (service also in English) in the train stations, in the Tabák / Trafika (Tobacco products / newspapers) Available in shops, tourist offices and shops with the red and yellow sticker "DP" (Dopravní podnik Prahy). Ticket machines usually only accept coins and only offer single and day tickets. In the area of ​​the main train station, however, there are individual machines that also sell 3-day tickets and accept credit cards or banknotes. In the meantime, however, there are also new machines with contactless credit card acceptance at many stations (German girocard cards, of course, do not work). The electronic tickets sent by SMS to the DPP are popular among the locals, whereby the fare (32 or 24 CZK) is debited by the provider and added to the monthly statement. The corresponding service number of the DPP is 90206. However, this requires a Czech SIM card.
  • Fares: Single ticket: 32 CZK (approx. € 1.30) for 90 minutes or 24 CZK for 30 minutes, children up to 15 years: 16 CZK, (children pay 12 CZK for the 30-minute ticket ), Luggage larger 25 × 45 × 70 cm 16 CZK, strollers with child: free, bicycles are only allowed in the underground, ferry and cable car and are also transported free of charge. 24-hour card: CZK 110, 72-hour card: CZK 310, monthly card: CZK 550, transferable 30-day card: CZK 670. A ticket for luggage is available Not required if you have a 24-hour card, 72-hour card or monthly card.

The rules for seniors are complicated, especially those under 70 years of age. From the age of 70, everyone who can identify themselves with a passport or identity card from an EU country can travel free (senior citizens from Switzerland do not have free travel!). Between 60 and 65 you can buy single tickets and day tickets at half price - but only if you have one PID card is who one is before at the Prague Transport Authority. This costs 20 CZK. Between 65 and 69 you can travel freely - but only if you have obtained an appropriate authorization card. This in turn costs 250 CZK if issued immediately. A passport photo is required for both cards.

If you are found without a ticket, you will be charged CZK 800 if you pay immediately, and CZK 100 if you do not have a ticket for a piece of luggage requiring a ticket.

tram

The tram network is widely ramified. For night operations (from around 00:10 to 04:50) there are lines 91 to 99, which run every half hour during the rest of the underground and are supported by night bus lines with the numbers 901 to 915.

An alternative city tour by tram can be made with line 22. This drives past many tourist-relevant destinations (including Letná Park, Prague Castle, Old Town, Charles Square). The Tatra wagons from the 1960s often still drive here.

The Nostalgic tram No. 41 runs from April to mid-November on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Střešovice depot above Hradcany, Lesser Town, National Theater, Wenceslas Square, Masaryk Train Station, Strossmayer Square to Výstaviště, back from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Journey time approx. 40 minutes. A single trip costs CZK 35, for children up to 15 years CZK 20.

metro

Prague metro plan
  • Subway stationline A. drives from Nemocnice Motol to the west after Depo Hostivař in the East. Stations in the city center are Malostranská, Staroměstská (in the Josefstadt), Můstek (on Wenceslas Square), Muzeum and Náměstí Míru.
  • Subway stationline B. drives from Zličín in the southwest after Černý Most in the East. Stations in the city center are Karlovo namesti, Můstek (on Wenceslas Square), Náměstí Republiky and Florenc.
  • Subway stationline C. drives from Letňany in the north after Háje in the south. Stations in the city center are Florenc, Hlavní nádraží (Central Station), Muzeum and I. P. Pavlova.

Design of the stations

The stops on Line A are clad with aluminum panels in different colors. The inner-city stations have concave and convex panels in characteristic colors so that the station can be recognized without reading the name. The stations outside the city center have simpler metal panels, but also have typical colors.

Funicular

An interesting means of transport - which is possible as an excursion destination - is the funicular, which runs from the tram stop Újezd on the mountain Petřín (German Laurenziberg) leads. It can be used with normal tickets for public transport in Prague. There is often a check at the lower and upper terminus - so you should have a validated one. H. have a stamped ticket. Those between 60 and 70 should note the special regulations for senior citizens - you cannot simply buy a half-price ticket (see "Mobility"). There are ticket machines that only accept coins.

Taxis

Taxi stand at the Dejvická metro entrance
  • ČD taxi (Czech Railways taxi) (The yellow powerhouses taxi stand on the north side of the passages in the main train station.). Tel.: 420 14041 (Speed ​​dial), Mobile: 420 777 257 257 (SMS order). Only for journeys to and from a train station, when ordered by telephone or SMS and when a valid train ticket is presented when boarding. When ordering by SMS, there is no specific input format for the SMS message, but the phrase “CD Taxi” must be at the beginning of the SMS.Price: Very inexpensive (prices have not changed since May 2012).

Public transport is always a better option in Prague when you can't get to or from the train station ČD taxi ordered.

The one approved by the Prague Magistrate Maximum price for a taxi on the street is 28, - CZK per kilometer. If a driver insists on a fixed price anyway, you should take another taxi or go straight to the cheaper public transport. It is always advisable to request a printed receipt with the route, the price and the name of the driver. If you do not speak Czech, there is a high likelihood of being cheated by a driver, so it is advisable to check the taximeter while driving. This is still a standard warning in every Prague travel guide. If the situation permits, overpriced journeys should not be paid for. It is advisable to contact the city police (phone number 156). The city police have set up a special unit for the notorious taxi fraud and roughly corresponds to the public order office. Under no circumstances should the services of taxi drivers be accepted who are on the edge of popular streets (in the area of ​​the entrances to Charles Bridge). These scammers are organized and also cover traffic signs with no-stopping restrictions in order to avoid fines. There are also numerous black sheep among well-known taxi companies.

By car

Driving is no fun for people without local knowledge in Prague (tram tracks, pedestrian zones, few parking spaces), so it is better to use public transport.

On the outskirts there are Park and ride places

  • Praha 4, Hrnčířská (Metro C station Opatov)
  • Prague 5, Radnická (Metro B station Radnická)
  • Prague 5, Zličín (Metro B station Zličín)
  • Prague 7, Holešovice (Metro C station Nádraží Holešovice)
  • Praha 9, Chlumecká (Metro B station Rajska zahrada or Černý Most)
  • Praha 10, V Rybníčkách (Metro A station Skalka).

There are three Parking zones: orange (Parking time up to 2 hours), green (Parking time up to 6 hours) and blue (only for residents). Cars parked incorrectly are given a parking claw or are towed away (Tel. 158). The location of a towed vehicle can also be on a City Police site can be found.

By bicycle

Prague is only conditionally suitable for cycling in the inner city areas (few cycle paths, cobblestones, tram tracks, heavy traffic, high pedestrian traffic). The districts close to the center, on the other hand, (Neustadt, Smíchov, Karlín, Holešovice, Dejvice, Braník, Nusle, Libeň etc.) now have a good infrastructure for two-wheeled traffic. Excellently developed cycle paths lead along the Vltava in both directions and are connected to the European long-distance cycle network (to Vienna, Dresden and Nuremberg). Where there are no specially designated cycle paths, cycling on the sidewalk is tolerated by the police if you behave considerately towards pedestrians. In the Czech Republic, helmets are compulsory for young people under 18

The is recommended for visitors who are able to speak Czech Cyclist card of the non-profit association Auto * Mat, which is also available in print as Zelená mapa / Green Map is available.

Tourist Attractions

The most important sights are briefly listed here. Other attractions are in the District articles to find.

Churches, monasteries and synagogues

The Vitus Cathedral
  • 1  Vitus Cathedral (Katedrála sv. Víta). Vitus Cathedral in the encyclopedia WikipediaVitus Cathedral in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsVitus Cathedral (Q5949) in the Wikidata database.The largest and most important church in Prague. In the church you can see the crown chamber, the Wenceslas Chapel, the crypt and several imperial tombs.Open: Nov-March 9 am-4pm, Apr-Oct 9 am-5pm.Price: Kč 350 (in combination with other Prague Castle structures); During church services, the cathedral can be visited free of charge if you tell the doorman that you can pray would like to.
  • 2  Tyn Church (Týnský chrám). Teynkirche in the encyclopedia WikipediaTeynkirche in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsTeynkirche (Q1453427) in the Wikidata database.Also Church of the Virgin Mary called.
  • 3  St. Nicholas Church (Lesser Town) (Kostel svatého Mikuláše). St. Nicholas Church in the Wikipedia encyclopediaSt. Nicholas Church in the Wikimedia Commons media directorySt. Nicholas Church (Q2420392) in the Wikidata database.Magnificent baroque church with a 70 m high dome and bell tower. Inside: 1500 m² ceiling fresco Apotheosis of St. Nicholas.
  • 4  St. Nicholas Church (Old town ring) (Kostel svatého Mikuláše). St. Nicholas Church in the Wikipedia encyclopediaSt. Nicholas Church in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsSt. Nicholas Church (Q2595999) in the Wikidata database.Baroque church on the Old Town Square.
  • 5  Strahov Monastery (Královská canonies premonstrátů na Strahově), Strahovské nádvorí 1/132. Strahov Monastery in the Wikipedia encyclopediaStrahov Monastery in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsStrahov Monastery (Q969482) in the Wikidata database.Premonstratensian abbey with opulent baroque furnishings, library and other monastery rooms.Open: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • 6  Old New Synagogue (Staronová synagoga). Old New Synagogue in the Wikipedia encyclopediaOld New Synagogue in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryOld New Synagogue (Q443107) in the Wikidata database.Open: Apr-Oct Sun-Fri 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Nov-March Sun-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Price: Kč 200.

Castles, chateaux and palaces

Prague Castle in the evening light
  • 7  Castle of Prague (Pražský hrad). Prague Castle in the Wikipedia encyclopediaPrague Castle in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryPrague Castle (Q193369) in the Wikidata database.The Prague Castle is the city's landmark, enthroned on Castle Hill (Hradschin), is the seat of the Czech President and the historical site of the second lintel in Prague.Open: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.Price: free.
  • 8  Troy Castle (Trojský zámek). Troy Castle in the Wikipedia encyclopediaTroja Castle in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsTroja Castle (Q80843) in the Wikidata database.The 17th century baroque palace in the northern part of the city Troy was owned by the family in the 17th century Sternberk built. The rich interior represents the fame of the Habsburgs, especially the victories of Emperor Leopold I over the Turks.Open: Apr. to Oct. Tue to Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. to March Sat, Sun 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Price: Kč 100, free every first Tuesday of the month.

Buildings

Charles Bridge at night
  • 9  Charles Bridge (Karlův most). Charles Bridge in the Wikipedia encyclopediaCharles Bridge in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsCharles Bridge (Q204871) in the Wikidata database.The Tourist attraction in Prague spans the Vltava. The rush here is huge (almost) at all times.
Lookout tower on the Petřín
  • 10  Petřín lookout tower (Petřínská rozhledna). Petřín lookout tower in the Wikipedia encyclopediaPetřín lookout tower in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryPetřín Lookout Tower (Q12256) in the Wikidata database.A 60 m high observation tower modeled on the Eiffel Tower from 1891. There is a lift for the disabled.
  • 11  Prague TV tower (Žižkovský vysílač). Prague TV Tower in the Wikipedia encyclopediaPrague TV Tower in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryZizkov Television Tower (Q1413217) in the Wikidata database.The new landmark of the city, completed in 1992, with idiosyncratic architecture and a restaurant.
Detail of the astronomical clock
  • 12  Old Town Hall (Staroměstská radnice). Old Town Hall in the Wikipedia encyclopediaAltes Rathaus in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsOld Town Hall (Q2332231) in the Wikidata database.On the side is the astronomical clock of the apostles (Astronomical clock) to see.
  • 13  Parish hall (Obecní dům), Náměstí Republiky 5. Meetinghouse in the Wikipedia encyclopediaMeetinghouse in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryMeetinghouse (Q2334312) in the Wikidata database.extravagant monumental Art Nouveau building with 6 halls. The largest hall is the Smetana Hall with 1500 seats, in which the independence of the Czechoslovak Republic was proclaimed in 1918.
  • 14  Waldstein Palace (Valdštejnský palace). Palais Waldstein in the encyclopedia WikipediaPalais Waldstein in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsPalais Waldstein (Q569877) in the Wikidata database.The largest palace in Prague.
  • 15  Lobkowitz Palace (Lobkovický palace). Lobkowitz Palace in the Wikipedia encyclopediaPalais Lobkowitz in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsLobkowitz Palace (Q1282847) in the Wikidata database.The German embassy is housed here today. Many GDR citizens fled here in 1989 to travel to the FRG.
  • 16  Neustadt town hall. Neustädter Rathaus in the encyclopedia WikipediaNeustädter Rathaus in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsNeustädter Rathaus (Q1981883) in the Wikidata database.The first lintel in Prague took place here in 1419.
  • 1  National TheaterNational Theater in the Wikipedia encyclopediaNational Theater in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsNational Theater (Q732697) in the Wikidata database
  • 2  State Opera (Státní opera Praha), Wilsonova 4 (Subway stationline A., line C.Muzeum). State Opera in the encyclopedia WikipediaState Opera in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsState Opera (Q1886083) in the Wikidata database.
Frank O. Gehry's "Dancing House"
  • 17  Dancing house (Tančící dům) (Tram: 17, 21 Jiráskovo náměstí). Dancing House in the Wikipedia encyclopediaDancing house in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsDancing House (Q244816) in the Wikidata database.

Monuments

  • 18  Jan Hus memorialJan Hus memorial in the Wikipedia encyclopediaJan Hus memorial in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsJan Hus Memorial (Q3499497) in the Wikidata database
  • 19  St. Wenceslas MonumentSt. Wenceslas Monument in the Wikipedia encyclopediaSt. Wenceslas Monument in the Wikimedia Commons media directorySt. Wenceslas Monument (Q3497632) in the Wikidata database

Museums

  • 20  National Museum (Národní muzeum). National Museum in the Wikipedia encyclopediaNational Museum in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsNational Museum (Q188112) in the Wikidata database.Open: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Price: Kč 260.
  • 21  National Museum of Technology Prague, Kostelní 42. National Museum of Technology in Prague in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsNational Museum of Technology Prague (Q1789383) in the Wikidata database.Open: Tue to Sun, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.Price: Kč 250.
  • 22  Franz Kafka Museum, Cihelná 2b. Franz Kafka Museum in the encyclopedia WikipediaFranz Kafka Museum in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsFranz Kafka Museum (Q4306202) in the Wikidata database.Open: Mon-Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Price: Kč 260.

Streets and squares

Old town square at night
  • 23  Old town ring (Staroměstské náměstí). Old Town Square in the Wikipedia encyclopediaOld Town Square in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryOld Town Square (Q421678) in the Wikidata database.The central market square in the old town.
  • 24  Republic Square (Náměstí Republiky) Republic Square in the Wikipedia encyclopediaRepublic Square in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryRepublic Square (Q1411047) in the Wikidata database
  • 25  Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí). Wenceslas Square in the Wikipedia encyclopediaWenceslas Square in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryWenceslas Square (Q847613) in the Wikidata database.The square is more of a boulevard with many fashion boutiques and restaurants.
  • 26  Karlsplatz (Karlovo náměstí) Karlsplatz in the encyclopedia WikipediaKarlsplatz in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsKarlsplatz (Q1514053) in the Wikidata database

Parks and cemeteries

  • 27  Letná Park. Letná Park in the Wikipedia encyclopediaLetná Park in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsLetná Park (Q3500624) in the Wikidata database.From here you have one of the most beautiful views of the old town, the Vltava and the Charles Bridge. There is also the work of art Metronome on the site of a former Stalin memorial.
  • 28  Old Jewish Cemetery. Old Jewish cemetery in the Wikipedia encyclopediaOld Jewish cemetery in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsOld Jewish Cemetery (Q438026) in the Wikidata database.Open: Sun-Fri 9 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.Price: Kč 500.
  • 29  New Jewish cemetery. New Jewish cemetery in the Wikipedia encyclopediaNew Jewish cemetery in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsNew Jewish cemetery (Q932942) in the Wikidata database.Franz Kafka's grave is also located here.
  • 30  Olšany cemetery. Olšany cemetery in the Wikipedia encyclopediaOlšany Cemetery in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryOlšany Cemetery (Q2661974) in the Wikidata database.Largest cemetery in Prague. Some gravestones are still from k.u.k. Time and therefore in German.

activities

City tours

  • 3  Prague Communism tour, Malé náměstí. 11. You will also visit a nuclear bunker in Žižkov.Open: 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.Price: 700 CZK.
  • Daily and private tours in German: pragtourist.cz
  • Many offers for city tours can also be found on the website of the authorized ones City guide in Prague
  • There are also city tours (free walking tours) in different quarters, e.g. old town, new town or Hradschin. Payment is made on a voluntary basis.

Visit to the zoo

  • 31  Prague zoo (Prague Zoo), U Trojskeho zamku 120/3 (Accessible by bus line 112 from metro station Nádraží Holešovice line C or by bus line 236 from Podhoří station (ferry)). Prague Zoo in the Wikipedia encyclopediaPrague Zoo in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryPrague Zoo (Q220086) in the Wikidata database.Open: March 9-17, April, May, September, October: 9-18, June-August: 9-21, November-February 9-16.Price: 200 CZK, children (3 to 15 years): 150 CZK, schoolchildren / students: 150 CZK, pensioners: 150 CZK, pensioners over 70: 1 CZK, families: (2 adults 2 children from 3 to 15 years) 600 CZK (100 CZK for each additional child), children under 3 years free).

Boat trips

The romantic boat trips on the Vltava are popular in Prague. The boats leave the moorings every day all year round. Tickets can be bought on the website of the Boat trips in Prague There are three programs to choose from:

  • One hour trip to the Vltava, daily 12 p.m. and 4 p.m., ticket: adults 190 Kč, children from 3 to 11 years: 95 Kč, departure: 5 Dvořákovo nábřeží (bank) under the Agnes Monastery
  • River cruise with lunch, April to Oct daily, Nov to March Fri, Sat, Sun at 12.30 p.m., duration 2 hours 30 minutes, ticket: adults 650 CZK, children from 3 to 11 years: 380 CZK, departure: Dvořákovo nábřeží (bank) below the Agnes Monastery
  • Cruise with dinner and music, daily 6.30 p.m., duration 3 hours 30 minutes, ticket: adults 790 Kč, children from 3 to 11 years: 500 Kč, meeting point Na Příkopě 23, end: Dvořákovo nábřeží (bank) under the Agnes Monastery

Soccer

Four teams from Prague play in the first Czech league:

  • 4  Sparta Praha, Generali Arena.
  • 5  Slavia Praha, Eden Arena.
  • 6  FK Dukla Praha, Well Julisce.
  • 7  Bohemians Praha 1905, Ďolíček Stadium.

Tickets are available at the clubs' cash desks.

ice Hockey

Ice hockey in the Sazka Arena (O2 Arena), 2006

The Czech Republic ranks among the world's best in ice hockey, ice hockey is a national sport alongside soccer. The level of the domestic league is also high. The HC Sparta Prague is one of the top European clubs.

  • 9  HC Slavia Prague. E-mail: . A visit to Slavia Prague is also worthwhile because of the modern Sazka arena (now named after the sponsor: O2 arena).Price: tickets 70-190 CZK.

You can get tickets directly from the clubs.

golf

tennis

  • 11  Tenisový Club Slavia Praha
  • 12  Tenisový Club Sparta Praha

Regular events

Long-distance hiking

The begins at the Bethlehem Chapel in Prague Hus waywhich about Bärnau, Nuremberg and Ulm to the Hus Museum in Constancy leads.

shop

In general, wherever there are tourists, you can pay in euros, and change is usually given back in kroner. If you want to exchange euros for kroner, you should ask beforehand how much kroner you will receive for a certain amount in euros. The prices in front of the exchange offices can be misleading.

Like any other big city, Prague offers an abundance of shopping opportunities. All famous brands are represented in the city, so there is something for every taste.

The shopping street below the National Museum is overcrowded with tourists. Above all, clothing stores can be found here that, in terms of price, meet all the wishes of the average consumer.

Those who prefer something more expensive will find it on “Pařížská” street. Designer shops and boutiques are located here.

Darüber hinaus existieren in Prag um die 20 Shopping Malls. Sie befinden sich meist in der Nähe von Metrostationen, so dass sie leicht zu erreichen sind. Here findet sich eine Liste einiger Adressen von Shopping Malls.

Antiquarische Bücher

  • Antikvariát Galerie Můstek, 28. října 13.
  • Antikvariát Karel Křenek, Celetná 31.

Glas, Kristall, Porzellan

  • Celetná Crystal, Celetná 15 (Metro Můstek). Tel.: 223 240 022. Geöffnet: täglich 10 bis 20 Uhr.
    mit einer großen Auswahl von böhmischem Kristall
  • Dům porcelánu Praha, Jugoslávská 16 (Metro Náměstí Míru oder I. P. Pavlova). Tel.: 221 505 320. Geöffnet: Mo bis Fr 9 bis 19 Uhr, Sa 9 bis 14 Uhr, So 14 bis 17 Uhr.
    , Porzellan im traditionellen Zwiebelmuster (cibulák)
  • Karlovarský porcelán Thun, Pařížská 2 (Metro Staroměstská). Tel.: 224 828 22. Geöffnet: täglich 9 bis 19 Uhr.
    , Karlsbader-Porzellan
  • Moser, Na Příkopě 12 (Metro Station Můstek). Tel.: 224 211 293. Geöffnet: Mo bis Fr 9 bis 20 Uhr, Sa, So 10 bis 18 Uhr.
  • Moser, Malé náměstí 11 (Metro Station Můstek). Tel.: 221 611 520. Geöffnet: Mo bis Fr 10 bis 19 Uhr, Sa, So 10 bis 18 Uhr.

kitchen

Imbiss am Busbahnhof Florenc
Böhmisches Bier vor der Stadtsilouette

Deftige böhmische Küche mit z.B. Gulasch mit Knödeln. Gutes Essen zu fairen Preisen, speziell in den Seitenstraßen oder im näheren Umkreis von Prag. In den Touristenzentren der Stadt (z.B. Altstädter Ring) sind auch entsprechende Preise zu zahlen. Dennoch sind Speisen in gehobenen Restaurants auch an exponierten Plätzen (z.B. das Restaurant U Prince) im Vergleich zu Deutschland erschwinglich. Wie in fast allen touristischen Städten gilt: Je weiter man sich aus der Innenstadt entfernt, desto günstiger werden die Restaurants.Imbißrestaurants werden meist von Einheimischen besucht, man braucht ein Mindestmaß an Kenntnis der tschechischen Sprache, erhält typisches Essen zu unschlagbaren Preisen. Beispiele: Gulaschsuppe umgerechnet 2 €; panierter Käse oder Sauerbraten 4,00 €.

Zu einzelnen Angeboten siehe auch die Stadtteilartikel wie Old town and Neustadt

nightlife

Das Nachtleben Prags ist vielseitig und legendär, daher ist Prag ein beliebtes Ziel für Junggesellenabschiede aus ganz Europa. Es existiert eine Vielzahl von Bars, Kneipen und Diskotheken, insbesondere in der Altstadt zwischen dem Wenzelsplatz und der Karlsbrücke. Das Preisniveau ist niedriger als in vielen westeuropäischen Großstädten.

Wenn man kein unbegrenztes Budget zur Verfügung hat und ein Lokal aus dem eher alternativen Milieu mit Konzertangebot sucht, so trifft man im „Palác Akropolis“ hauptsächlich Einheimische und kaum Touristen an. Das Lokal befindet sich an der Straße „Kubelíkova“ in der Nähe des Fernsehturms. Die Metro-Station „Jiřího z Poděbrad“ der Linie A liegt in der Nähe.

Classical music

National Theater
  • Dvořákova síň (Dvorak-Saal), Namesti Jana Palacha 1, Altstadt (Metro: Staroměstská)=. Tel.: 227 059 227. Sitz der Česká filharmonie (Tschechische Philharmonie) im Rudolfinum.Geöffnet: Kassa Mo bis Fr 10 bis 12.30 u. 13.30 bis 18.30 Uhr.Preis: 200 bis 600 Kč (€ 8,00 bis 24,00).
  • 13  Stavovské divadlo (Stände-Theater), Ovocný trh 1, Altstadt (Metro: Můstek). Tel.: 224 902 322. ältestes Theater Prags. Hier wurde 1787 die Mozart's Oper Don Giovanni unter der Leitung des Komponisten uraufgeführt.Geöffnet: Kassa 10 bis 18 Uhr.Preis: 30 bis 1.200 Kč (€ 1,25 bis 48,00).
  • 14  Národní divadlo (Nationaltheater), Národní třída 2, Neustadt (Metro: Národní třída). Tel.: 224 901 377. Geöffnet: Kassa 10 bis 18 Uhr.Preis: 30 bis 1.000 Kč (€ 1,25 bis 40,00).
  • 15  Státní opera Praha (Prager Staatsoper), Wilsonova 4, Neustadt (Metro: Muzeum). Tel.: 224 227 266. Zur Zeit (2019) wird die Oper restauriert und soll 2020 wiedereröffnet werden. Opernaufführungen finden bis dahin im Národní divadlo statt.Geöffnet: Kassa: Mo bis Fr 10 bis 17.30, Sa 10 bis 12 u. 13 bis 17.30 Uhr.Preis: 100 bis 1500 Kč (€ 4,00 bis 60,00).
  • Smetana síň (Smetana-Saal), namesti Republiky 5, Altstadt (Metro: Náměstí Republiky). Tel.: 220 002 101. Größter Konzertsaal Prags, Sitz des Syfonicky orchestr (Symphonie-Orchester).Geöffnet: Kassa: 10 bis 18 Uhr.Preis: 250 bis 600 Kč (€ 10,00 bis 40,00).

theatre

  • 16  Divadlo Image (Image-Theater), Pařížská 4, Altstadt (Metro: Staroměstská). Tel.: 222 314 447. Geöffnet: Kassa: 9 bis 20 Uhr.Preis: 480 Kč (€ 18,00).
  • 17  ACT (All Colors Theater), Rytířská 31, Altstadt. Geöffnet: Kassa: 15 bis 19 Uhr.Preis: 600 Kč (€ 24,00).
  • 19  Laterna Magika, Nova Scéna, Národní trída, Neustadt (Metro: Narodni Trída). Tel.: 224 931 482. Geöffnet: Kassa: 10 bis 18 Uhr.Preis: 250 bis 650 Kč (€ 10,00 bis 26,00).
  • Ta Fantastika, Karlova 8, Altstadt (Metro: Staroměstská). Tel.: 222 221 366. Schwarzes Theater. Das Theater wurde 1981 in New York gegründet und ist 1989 nach Prag übersiedelt. Das beliebteste Stück ist Aspects of Alice, das auf Alice im Wunderland beruht.Geöffnet: Kassa: Mo bis Fr 11 bis 21 Uhr.Preis: 650 Kč (€ 26,00).
  • Divadlo Na zábradlí (Theater am Geländer), Anenské náměstí 5, Altstadt (Straßenbahn 17 und 18). Tel.: 222 868 868. Geöffnet: Kassa: Mo bis Fr 14 bis 20 Uhr, Sa, So 2 Std. vor Beginn der Vorstellung.Preis: 100 bis 300 Kč (€ 4,00 bis 12,00).
    . Hier wurden die ersten Stücke von Vaclav Havel aufgeführt. Heute werden hier tschechische Stücke aufgeführt, gelegentlich gibt es englische Stücke mit tschechischen Untertiteln.

Discos

  • Karlovy Lázně. Nach Angaben des Betreibers die größte Disco Europas mit 4-5 Tanzflächen unterschiedlicher Musikrichtungen. Sehr beliebt bei Touristen und Publikum unter 30 Jahren.
  • Retro Music Hall, Francouzská 4. Stylische Disco, gespielt werden Mainstream-Dance und elektronische Musik. Das Publikum sind vorwiegend Einheimische von 18 bis Mitte 30.
  • Lucerna Music Bar, Vodičkova 36. Konzertsaal, an Wochenenden 80er und 90er-Jahre-Musik mit Videoklips.
  • Palác Akropolis, Kubelíkova 27. Konzertsaal mit unterschiedlichen Musikstilen im Barbereich.
  • Chapeau Rouge, Jakubská 2. Musikklub und Bar auf drei Etagen.
  • Radost FX, Bělehradská 120. Disco, die an Wochenenden vorwiegend Hiphop und elektronische Musik bietet.

Jazzklubs

  • Reduta. Einer der ältesten und bekanntesten Jazzklubs der Stadt. Durch das gehobene Preisniveau sind überwiegend Touristen hier anzutreffen.
  • Jazz Boat. Kombination aus Konzert, Restaurant und Jazzbühne. Das Publikum kommt aus gemischten Gründen, nicht nur wegen des Jazz.
  • Jazz Republik. Der Eintritt ist frei, daher ist ein größeres Publikum an zu treffen, als in anderen Locations. Die Getränkepreise sind recht hoch, werden aber durch den freien Eintritt gerechtfertigt.Preis: Freier Eintritt.
  • U Malého Glena. Kleiner Klub mit günstigen Preisen.

accommodation

Einzelne Unterkünfte in den Stadtteilartikeln.

Prag besitzt eine Fülle an Übernachtungsmöglichkeiten, viele davon in Fußmarschentfernung zur Altstadt. Die Hochsaison dauert üblicherweise von April bis Oktober, außerdem ist zum Jahreswechsel mit einer erhöhten Auslastung zu rechnen. Die Preise für Übernachtungen können zu diesen Zeiten zweimal so hoch sein wie sonst üblich und Vorreservierungen werden dann empfohlen. Am Hauptbahnhof, Hlavní nádraží, befindet sich ein Service zum Buchen von Unterkünften. Normalerweise sind Steuern und Frühstück in den Preisen enthalten.

Sogar in der Hochsaison sind Schlafsäle in Hostels in Altstadtnähe für 350 Kč pro Person und Nacht zu haben. Prag leistet seinen Beitrag zu Jugendherbergen mit Partylärm, aber es gibt viele mit einer entspannten Atmosphäre und einige sind in schönen restaurierten, eher an Hotels erinnernden Gebäuden, untergebracht. Viele Herbergen bieten auch individuelle Schlafzimmer, mit oder ohne gemeinsamen Bädern - und das viel preiswerter als eine Pension oder ein Hotel. Um den Hauptbahnhof herum gibt es viele Schwarzhändler, die günstige Angebote haben. Viele von ihnen sind Stadtbewohner, die einen Teil ihrer Wohnung vermieten. Die Preise sind nicht sonderlich verschieden, aber einige sind ggf. nicht vertrauenswürdig, so dass hier Vorsicht angebracht ist.

Pensionen und preiswerte Hotels sind im Bezirk Praha 1 und hier besonders in der Altstadt, in der Neustadt und im Jüdischen Viertel leicht zu finden. Für die, die nach etwas Ungewöhnlichem suchen, dürfte ein Botel (Hotelboot) interessant sein. Die meisten sind im Süden an der Moldau in den Bezirken Praha 4 und 5 festgemacht.

Eine andere Möglichkeit ist das Mieten eines Appartements. Es eignet sich aufgrund der Größe besonders für Familien. Die Preisspanne reicht für vier Personen von 1700 Kč bis 3200 Kč, und obwohl es möglicherweise nicht günstiger als die Herberge ist, eignet es sich schon aufgrund der größeren Gemütlichkeit besser. Vor der Reservierung sollte man auf jeden Fall einen vergleichenden Blick auf die Karte werfen, da einige Appartements nicht im Stadtzentrum liegen.

Die Stadt besitzt auch zahlreiche Campsites; es gibt einen im Süden der Stadt mit Kampiermöglichkeiten auf Flussinseln. Ein anderer liegt im Norden und heißt „Troja“. Erreichbar ist er vom Stadtzentrum aus mit der Straßenbahnlinie 17. Die Stellplätze sind hier im großen und ganzen klein und können in der Hochsaison ziemlich voll sein.

Learn

Work

security

Neben Taschendiebstahl dürfte das größte Problem für Besucher das Vorgehen der Wechselstuben sein. Wer ganz sicher gehen will, zieht seine Kronen am Automaten. Wer dennoch zur Wechselstube geht, beachte: Man lese gründlich, was in der Wechselstube angeschrieben steht - Wechselstuben kassieren bis zu 27 % Kommission. Wirbt eine Wechselstube mit "0 % Commission", prüfe man genau die Kurse - der günstig aussehende Kurs ist mitunter der Kurs für den Verkauf von Euros. Die mittlerweile aufgrund von Betrug geschlossene Chequepoint-Wechselstuben an touristisch beliebten Plätzen, bspw. am Altstädter Ring zahlten im Februar 2015 15 Kronen für einen Euro (realer Kurs 26 Kronen). Generell ist von den Wechselstuben auf dem Hauptbahnhof und am Wenzelsplatz sowie allen Wechselstuben mit Western-Union-Logo abzuraten. Zur Beruhigung: Es gibt auch seriöse Wechselstuben, und man kann auch in Banken Geld tauschen.

Am 1. April 2019 trat ein Gesetz in Kraft, welches den Kunden von Wechselstuben ein Rücktrittsrecht innerhalb von 3 Stunden nach der Transaktion einräumt, womit das Problem vermutlich weitgehend gelöst werden wird.

Die Automaten der meisten Banken verrechnen eine Zusatzgebühr ("Kommission"), die zur Zeit (2019) je nach Gesellschaft zwischen 99 und 300 CZK pro Abhebung liegt, unabhängig von der Höhe des bezogenen Betrags. Es lohnt sich also nicht, am Automaten Kleinbeträge abzuheben. Auf jeden Fall soll man nie am Automaten die Berechnung des abgehobenen Kronenbetrags in Euro wählen! Der Kurs, den die eigene Bank in einem der D-A-CH-Staaten bei Belastung auf dem Konto berechnet, ist viel günstiger

Emergency numbers
Fire Department :150
Ärztl. Rettungsdienst :155
(Giftnotruf 420 224 919 293)
kommunale Polizei :156
Gendarmerie
(Policie ČR) :
158 oder
112

Tourist in Not :1222
Pannendienst (ÚAMK) :1230

health

  • Ärztlicher Bereitschaftsdienst, Palackého 5. Tel.: 224 949 181. Geöffnet: Mo-Fr 19:00-07:00, Sa-So 24 Stunden.
  • Apothekenbereitschaftsdienst. Tel.: 224 946 982.

Practical advice

Prag ist eine de jure einsprachige, de facto aber mindestens dreisprachige Stadt. Natürlich wird es wie überall auf der Welt gerne gesehen, wenn man die Landessprache beherrscht. Aber es ist in Prag in den touristischen Bereichen kein Problem, nur mit Englisch oder gar Deutsch durchzukommen. Es kann einem als Deutscher sogar passieren, dass die soeben auf Englisch angesprochenen Einheimischen mit einem Augenzwinkern auf Deutsch antworten. Darüberhinaus sprechen insbesondere viele der älteren Menschen Russisch.

Embassies

Federal Republic of Germany

  • 3  Botschaft der Bundesrepublik Deutschland (BRD) (tschech.:Velvyslanectví Spolkové republiky Německo), Vlašská 347/19, Prag 1 - Malá Strana, 118 01 (dtsch.: Welsche Spitalgasse 347-19) (6 Omnibus bus stopbus stopŠporkova, 7 tram bus stopbus stopMalostranské náměstí). Tel.: 420 257 113 111, Fax: 420 257 113 318 (Botschaft), 257 113 219 (Konsulat), Email: . Die Botschaft und das Konsulat befinden sich im Palais «Lobkowitz» .Geöffnet: Bürozeiten Botschaft: Mo-Do 08:00-17:00, Fr 08:00-15:00. Bürozeiten Konsularabteilung: Mo-Fr 08:30-12:00. Geschlossen an deutschen und tschechischen gesetzlichen Feiertagen.

Republik Italien

Auch zuständig für Bürger aus South-Tirol.

  • 4  Botschaft der Republik Italien (tschech.:Velvyslanectví Italské republiky), Nerudova 214/20, Prag 1 - Malá Strana, 118 00 (8 tram bus stopbus stopMalostranské náměstí). Tel.: 420 233 080 111, Fax: 420 257 531 522, Email: . Geöffnet: Bürozeiten Botschaft und Konsularabteilung: Mo 09:00–12:00, Di geschlossen, Mi-Fr 09:00–12:00. Geschlossen an italienischen und tschechischen gesetzlichen Feiertagen.

Republic of Austria

Schweizer Konföderation

  • 6  Botschaft der Schweizer Konföderation (tschech.:Velvyslanectví Švýcarské konfederace), Pevnostní 588/7, Prag 6 - Střešovice, 162 01 (Eingang über Delostrelecka ul., 10 tram bus stopbus stopVozovna Střešovice). Tel.: 420 220 400 611, Fax: 420 224 311 312, Email: . Die Botschaft bietet, zwecks Rationalisierung, werden keine konsularischen Dienstleistungen mehr in Prag getätigt. Diese werden seit dem 3. X 2011 im wiener Konsulat erledigt.Geöffnet: Bürozeiten Botschaft: Mo-Fr 09:00–12:00, Besucher nur nach Vereinbarung. Geschlossen an schweizerischen und tschechischen gesetzlichen Feiertagen.

Eine Übersicht aller weiteren diplomatischen Vertretungen in Prag und in der Tschechischen Republik findet man auf der Internetseite des MVZ (tschechisches Ministerium für Auslandsangelegenheiten).

Fremdenverkehrsbüro

climate

Die Klimadaten sind ein langjähriger Mittelwert zwischen 1961 und 1990 und stammen von der Wetterstation am Flughafen Prag. In der Innenstadt sind die Temperaturen im Schnitt etwas höher, die Niederschlagswerte geringfügig kleiner.

Klima von PragJanFebMarchAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec  
Mean highest air temperature in ° C0.42.77.713.318.321.423.32319.013.16.02.0O12.5
Mean lowest air temperature in ° C-5.4-4-1.02.67.110.511.911.78.74.30.2-3.3O3.6
Precipitation in mm23.522.628.138.277.272.766.269.640.030.531.925.3Σ525.8
Rainy days in the month6.85.66.27.39.810.39.18.87.05.57.06.8Σ90.2

miscellaneous

The Postcodes sind 100 00 bis 198 00.

trips

Burg Karlštejn
  • Lidice − Dorf 20 km westlich, 1942 von den Nazis zerstört und heute Gedenkstätte.
  • Burg Karlštejn − 30 km südwestlich, hochgotische Burganlage, die 1348 durch Karl IV. gegründet und als Schatzkammer der Reichskleinodien des Heiligen Römischen Reiches deutscher Nation und der gewaltigen Reliquiensammlung angelegt wurde.
  • Schloss Mělník − 30 km nördlich, am Zusammenfluss von Elbe und Moldau.
  • Kutná Hora (Kuttenberg)
  • Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad)

literature

  • Jindřich Lion: Jüdisches Prag – Jewish Prague. Mandelbaum-Verlag, Wien 2005, ISBN 3-85476-139-2
  • Emanuel Poche: Prag. Ein Bildhandbuch. Kunstdenkmäler in der Tschechoslowakei. Ed. Leipzig, Leipzig 1978
  • Dirk Rupnow: Täter, Gedächtnis, Opfer – Das „Jüdische Zentralmuseum“ in Prag 1942-1945. 231 Seiten. Picus Verlag, Wien 2000. ISBN 3-85452-444-7
  • Alexander J. Schneller: That Jazz of Praha. Vierzehn Jazz-Portraits in Wort und Bild. Vitalis, Prag 2006, ISBN 3-89919-097-1

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