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Touring Prague Castle

Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle in the world.  Since the 9th century, it has been home to kings, emperors and presidents.  Now tourists can wander this fortified town and experience Czech history first hand.  Here’s what to see in Prague Castle…

Exploring Prague’s New Town

Central Prague is divided into five smaller towns with New Town being the largest and most spread out, but that shouldn’t be a deterrent.  There are some great sights in New Town, including a bullet-riddled church, the oldest microbrewery in Prague, and an unusual building that looks like it’s dancing.

What To Eat In The Czech Republic

Historically, the Czechs have spent more time perfecting the art of beer than the art of food.  There are literally more beer recipes than food recipes.  But the few Czech dishes that exist can be quite tasty.

Going To A Hockey Game In Prague

The Czech Republic cultivates some of the best hockey players in the world — the country won gold in the 1998 Olympics and bronze in 2006.  So as huge fans of the sport, we couldn’t wait to go to a hockey game in Prague.  We just didn’t expect it to be so… different.

Prague’s Old Town Hall And Astronomical Clock

Prague’s Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock is what draws so many tourists to the Old Town Square.  It’s an awe-inspiring work of prodigious craftsmanship, it’s wrapped in mystery and bloody legends, and it puts on a show once a day.

A Walk Through Prague’s Old Town

A walk through Prague’s Old Town is like watching a good movie: it gets better and better the further you get into it.

A Tour Of Prague’s Lesser Quarter

The Lesser Quarter is the best district in Prague to appreciate old world splendor.  The district has been relatively untouched for centuries, providing a great snapshot of historically authentic Prague.  In other words, expect lots of churches, palaces and parks.

Overlooking Prague From Petřín Hill

Petřín Hill is a public park in the center of Prague that’s impossible to miss yet often overlooked.  The hill has something for both young and old alike: recreational trails, a lookout tower in the shape of the Eiffel Tower, and even a mirror maze.

The Czech National Museum

The Czech National Museum in Prague displays about 14 million objects from the fields of art, history, botany and everything in between.  There are departments dedicated to mineralogy, zoology, archeology and every other word you can think of that ends with “-ology” (besides the gross ones).  But the most attractive feature isn’t inside the museum… [...]

U Fleků: Prague’s Most Popular Beer Hall

When a pub is older than most countries in existence, you know it’s gotta be good.  U Fleků was founded in 1499 and today it remains the oldest and most popular pub and microbrewery in Prague.