Overview
Sights And Activities
Planning Your Trip
Accommodations
Outdoor Recreation
Transportation
Beyond Tourism
Heading North
Heading East
Basics
Home to the stately Prague Castle and Old Town Square’s pastel facades, Prague (pop. 1,200,000) retains small-town charm despite its size. In the 14th century, Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV refurbished Prague with stone bridges and lavish palaces still visible today. Since the lifting of the Iron Curtain in 1989, outsiders have flooded the Czech capital. In summer, most locals leave for the countryside when the foreigner-to-resident ratio soars above nine-to-one. Despite rising prices and a hyper-touristed Staré Město (Old Town), Prague still commands the awe of its visitors.
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