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Now you maybe know why Prague is called "City of hundred Towers" Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic. It covers a total area of 496 square kilometres with around 1 200 000 inhabitants. The historical centre with a unique panorama of the Prague Castle is an urban conservation area of UNESCO. Prague is situated in the heart of Europe, on a place that has been an interection of continental merchant routes since time immemorial. It was the seat of Czech princes and kings from the tenth century A.D. In the middle of the 14th.century, Prague was the centre of the Holy Roman Empire and Europe´s third largest city in terms of population.
Prague is a city of unusual beauty. It is a natural amphitheatre through which the Vltava River flows, filled with a thousand years' worth of manmade structures with aspirations greater than simply satisfying basic human needs. Its prime, yet sensitive, location in the heart of Europe is at the confluence of trade routes, political interests, and cultural influences. While this has never assured the city of a peaceful history, it has certainly guaranteed it an eventful one.

"Prague" as a modern "metropolis" Language
The official language spoken in the Czech Republic is Czech, which belongs to the group of Slavic languages. With a lots of people you can spoke English or German.
Currency, payment
The official currency in the Czech Republic is the Czech crown (Kč, CZK). One crown is divided into 100 hellers, but today only 50-heller coins are used, and retailers round the total sum of your purchase to the nearest 50 hellers. Other coins in circulation come in values of CZK 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and you can also receive a CZK 50 coin. Bank notes come in values of CZK 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000, 2,000 and 5,000.

Exchange
In some places is possible to pay directly with EUR, mostly is better to change for CZK. There are many exchange bureaus in Prague. Exchange services are of course provided by banks and at most hotel receptions.
Traveler's checks are also a safe way of transporting funds. If you are a customer of American Express, Thomas Cook or Visa, you will have no problems cashing your traveler's checks at banks. Now you maybe know why Prague is called "City of hundred Towers"

Credit cards
In Prague, nearly every shop, restaurant and hotel accepts credit cards.(VISA, Mastercard, AMEX).
Traffic
The Prague Metro comprises three lines, each of which is represented by its own color on the maps and signs: Line A (green), Line B (yellow) and Line C (red). The metro service operates between 5 A.M. and midnight every day, with about two- to three-minute intervals between trains during rush hours.
Tram & Bus are working form 5 00 - till 24 00 (periods 5 - 15 min.) . After you can use a night tram or bus (periods 20 - 50 min.).
Tickets - the tickets are the same for all of transport in Prague. Basic single ticket costs 20 CZK and allows a 75 minutes ride (90 minutes during night and weekends and state holidays). There are also transferable season tickets valid for 24 hours or 3, 7, or 15 days.
Taxi in Prague - the maximum prices for taxi services in the district of the capital city of Prague are 25 CZK / 1 km, boarding fee 40 CZK
Municipal House with Powder Tower are the main sights on the Repubilc Square. Pragues monuments
The Prague Castle (Pražský hrad) is the castle in Prague where the Czech kings, Holy Roman Emperors and presidents of Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic have had their offices. The crown jewels of the Bohemian Kingdom are kept here. Prague Castle is one of the biggest castles in the world with a lots of monuments (chrám sv. Víta, Bazilika svatého Jiří, Letohrádek královny Anny, Prašná věž, Daliborka, Zlatá ulička).
Charles Bridge (Karlův most) - is a famous historical bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the beginning of 15th century. As the only means of crossing the river in Prague, Charles Bridge used to be the most important connection between the Old Town, Prague Castle and adjacent areas until 1841.
Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí) - is located between Wenceslas Square and the Charles Bridge. Prague's Old Town Square is often bursting at the seams with tourists in the summer. Featuring various architectural styles including the gothic Týn Cathedral and baroque St. Nicholas' Church, the square is an oasis for travelers wearied by Prague's narrow streets. Among many churches, tourists may find the Astronomical Clock on this square, while the tower at the Old Town Hall offers a panoramic view of Old Town.
The Prague Astronomical Clock or Prague Orloj (Pražský orloj) is a medieval astronomical clock located in Prague. The Orloj is mounted on the southern wall of Old Town City Hall in the Old Town Square and is a popular tourist attraction. The Orloj is composed of three main components: the astronomical dial, representing the position of the Sun and Moon in the sky and displaying various astronomical details; The Walk of the Apostles, a clockw Municipal House with Powder Tower are the main sights on the Repubilc Square. ork hourly show of figures of the Apostles and other moving sculptures; and a calendar dial with medallions representing the months.
Malá Strana (Lesser Town) - was originally a popular and nowadays also the official name for the former Menší město pražské, one of Prague's historical and oldest boroughs. Its name comes from its position on the left (west) bank of the river Vltava, on the slopes just below the Prague Castle, in opposition to the larger towns of Prague on the right bank, to which it is conjoined by the Charles Bridge.
Židovská čtvrť - Josefov - Josefov (also Jewish quarter) - is a town quarter and the smallest cadastral area of Prague, today Czech Republic, formerly the Jewish ghetto of the town. It is completely surrounded by Old Town. The quarter is often represented by the flag of Prague's Jewish community, a yellow Magen David (Star of David) on a red field.
Národní divadlo (the Národní Divadlo or the National Theatre) - is known as the Alma Mater of Czech Opera, and as the national monument of Czech history and art. The National Theatre belongs to the most important Czech cultural institutions with a rich artistic tradition which was created and maintained by the most distinguished personalities in Czech society.
Václavské náměstí (Wenceslas Square ) - less a square than a boulevard, Wenceslas Square has a shape of a very long rectangle, in a northwest-southeast direction. The street slopes upward to the southeast side. On that end, the street is bordered by the grand neoclassical Czech National Museum. The northwest end runs up against the border between the New Town and the Old Town.

"Charles Bridge" with incoming Evening Useful informations
Public holidays
New Year's Day
1.1.
Easter Monday
March / April
Labor Day
1.5.
Liberation Day
8.5.
Feast Day of St. Cyril and St. Methodius
5.7.
Jan Hus Day
6.7.
Day of the Czech statehood
28.9.
Foundation of the independent Czechoslovak State
28.10
Day of Students' Fight for Freedom and Democracy
17.11.
Christmas
24.12. - 26.12.

Opening hours

Mo - Fri
Sat
grocery stores
6:30 - 18:00
6:30 - 13:00
shops
9:00 - 18:00
9:00 - 13:00
supermarkets
7:00 - 2000
8:00 - 20:00

Tue - Fri
Sat - Sun
museums, galleries
9:00 - 17:00
9:00 - 17:00
castles, chateaux
9:00 - 17:00
9:00 - 17:00

Emergency telephone numbers:
Fire brigade
150
Police
158
Ambulance
155
City police
156

Help for cars
1230, 1240
First aid
Praha 1 - Palackého 5
224 949 181
Praha 2 - Sokolská 27
224 266 150
Praha 5 - Kartouzská 6
257 323 219
Praha 7 - Dukelských hrdinů 1
233 373 933
Dental emergency surgery
Praha 1- Palackého 5
224 946 981
Pharmacies (non-stop)
Praha 1 - Palackého 5
224 946 982
Praha 2 - Belgická 37
222 519 731
Praha 5 - Štefánikova 6
257 320 918
Praha 7 - Milady Horákové 22
233 375 599
Lost & found
Praha 1 - Karolíny Světlé 5
224 235 085
AMEX
222 800 111
VISA
224 125 353
Diners Club
267 197 450
MasterCard / Eurocard
224 113 116
Others
train
224 224 200
bus
900 144 444
airport Ruzyně
220 111 111
taxi AAA
14014
Embassies
Austria
Victora Huga 10, Praha 5
257 090 511
Belgium
Valdštejnská 6, Praha 1
257 533 524
Brazil
Sušická 12, Praha 6
224 324 965
Kanada
Muchova 6, Praha 6
272 101 800
Cyprus
Sibiřské nám. 6, Praha 6
224 316 833
Dennmark
Maltézské nám. 5, Praha 1
257 531 600
Estonia
Na Kampě 1, Praha 1
257 011 180
Finland
Hellichova 1, Praha 1
251 177 251
France
Velkopřevorské nám. 2, Praha 1
251 171 711
Germany
Vlašská 19, Praha 1
527 113 111
Great Britain
Thunovská 14, Praha 1
257 402 111
Greece
Helenská 2, Praha 2
222 250 943
Hungary
Českomalínská 20, Praha 6
233 324 454
Italy
Nerudova 20, Praha 1
233 080 111
Ireland
Tržiště 13, Praha 1
257 530 061
Israel
Badeniho 2, Praha 7
233 097 500
Japan
Maltézské nám. 6, Praha 1
257 533 546
Latvia
Hradešínská 3, Praha 10
255 700 881
Lithuania
Pod Klikovkou 1916, Praha 5
257 210 122
Luxemburg
Tržiště 13, Praha 1
257 181 800
Netherlands
Gotthardská 6, Praha 6
224 312 190
Norway
Hellichova 1, Praha 1
257 323 737
Poland
Valdštejnská 8, Praha 1
257 530 388
Portugal
Nám. Kinských 7, Praha 5
257 311 230
Russia
Pod Kaštany 1, Praha 6
233 374 100
Slovakia
Pod Hradbami 1, Praha 6
233 113 051
Slovenia
Pod Hradbami 15, Praha 6
233 081 211
Španělsko
Badeniho 4, Praha 7
224 311 441
Sweden
Úvoz 13, Praha 1
220 313 200
Switzerland
Pevnostní 7, Praha 6
220 400 611
Ukraine
Charlese de Gaulla 29, Praha 6
233 342 000
USA
Tržiště 15, Praha 1
257 530 663


Welcome to Prague Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic. It covers a total area of 496 square kilometres with around 1 200 000 inhabitants. The historical centre with a unique panorama of the Prague Castle is an urban conservation area of UNESCO. Prague is situated in the heart of Europe, on a place that has been an interection of continental merchant routes since time immemorial. It was the seat of Czech princes and kings from the tenth century A.D. In the middle of the 14th.century, Prague was the centre of the Holy Roman Empire and Europe´s third largest city in terms of population. Prague is a city of unusual beauty. It is a natural amphitheatre through which the Vltava River flows, filled with a thousand years' worth of manmade structures with aspirations greater than simply satisfying basic human needs. Its prime, yet sensitive, location in the heart of Europe is at the confluence of trade routes, political interests, and cultural influences. While this has never assured the city of a peaceful history, it has certainly guaranteed it an eventful one. Language The official language spoken in the Czech Republic is Czech, which belongs to the group of Slavic languages. With a lots of people you can spoke English or German. Currency, payment The official currency in the Czech Republic is the Czech crown (Kč, CZK). One crown is divided into 100 hellers, but today only 50-heller coins are used, and retailers round the total sum of your purchase to the nearest 50 hellers. Other coins in circulation come in values of CZK 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and you can also receive a CZK 50 coin. Bank notes come in values of CZK 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000, 2,000 and 5,000. Exchange In some places is possible to pay directly with EUR, mostly is better to change for CZK. There are many exchange bureaus in Prague. Exchange services are of course provided by banks and at most hotel receptions. Traveler's checks are also a safe way of transporting funds. If you are a customer of American Express, Thomas Cook or Visa, you will have no problems cashing your traveler's checks at banks. Credit cards In Prague, nearly every shop, restaurant and hotel accepts credit cards.(VISA, Mastercard, AMEX). Traffic The Prague Metro comprises three lines, each of which is represented by its own color on the maps and signs: Line A (green), Line B (yellow) and Line C (red). The metro service operates between 5 A.M. and midnight every day, with about two- to three-minute intervals between trains during rush hours. Tram & Bus are working form 5 00 - till 24 00 (periods 5 - 15 min.) . After you can use a night tram or bus (periods 20 - 50 min.). Tickets - the tickets are the same for all of transport in Prague. Basic single ticket costs 20 CZK and allows a 75 minutes ride (90 minutes during night and weekends and state holidays). There are also transferable season tickets valid for 24 hours or 3, 7, or 15 days. Taxi in Prague - the maximum prices for taxi services in the district of the capital city of Prague are 25 CZK / 1 km, boarding fee 40 CZK Pragues monuments The Prague Castle (Pražský hrad) is the castle in Prague where the Czech kings, Holy Roman Emperors and presidents of Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic have had their offices. The crown jewels of the Bohemian Kingdom are kept here. Prague Castle is one of the biggest castles in the world with a lots of monuments (chrám sv. Víta, Bazilika svatého Jiří, Letohrádek královny Anny, Prašná věž, Daliborka, Zlatá ulička). Charles Bridge (Karlův most) - is a famous historical bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the beginning of 15th century. As the only means of crossing the river in Prague, Charles Bridge used to be the most important connection between the Old Town, Prague Castle and adjacent areas until 1841. Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí) - is located between Wenceslas Square and the Charles Bridge. Prague's Old Town Square is often bursting at the seams with tourists in the summer. Featuring various architectural styles including the gothic Týn Cathedral and baroque St. Nicholas' Church, the square is an oasis for travelers wearied by Prague's narrow streets. Among many churches, tourists may find the Astronomical Clock on this square, while the tower at the Old Town Hall offers a panoramic view of Old Town. The Prague Astronomical Clock or Prague Orloj (Pražský orloj) is a medieval astronomical clock located in Prague. The Orloj is mounted on the southern wall of Old Town City Hall in the Old Town Square and is a popular tourist attraction. The Orloj is composed of three main components: the astronomical dial, representing the position of the Sun and Moon in the sky and displaying various astronomical details; The Walk of the Apostles, a clockwork hourly show of figures of the Apostles and other moving sculptures; and a calendar dial with medallions representing the months. Malá Strana (Lesser Town) - was originally a popular and nowadays also the official name for the former Menší město pražské, one of Prague's historical and oldest boroughs. Its name comes from its position on the left (west) bank of the river Vltava, on the slopes just below the Prague Castle, in opposition to the larger towns of Prague on the right bank, to which it is conjoined by the Charles Bridge. Židovská čtvrť - Josefov - Josefov (also Jewish quarter) - is a town quarter and the smallest cadastral area of Prague, today Czech Republic, formerly the Jewish ghetto of the town. It is completely surrounded by Old Town. The quarter is often represented by the flag of Prague's Jewish community, a yellow Magen David (Star of David) on a red field. Národní divadlo (the Národní Divadlo or the National Theatre) - is known as the Alma Mater of Czech Opera, and as the national monument of Czech history and art. The National Theatre belongs to the most important Czech cultural institutions with a rich artistic tradition which was created and maintained by the most distinguished personalities in Czech society. Václavské náměstí (Wenceslas Square ) - less a square than a boulevard, Wenceslas Square has a shape of a very long rectangle, in a northwest-southeast direction. The street slopes upward to the southeast side. On that end, the street is bordered by the grand neoclassical Czech National Museum. The northwest end runs up against the border between the New Town and the Old Town. Useful informations Public holidays New Year's Day 1.1. Easter Monday March / April Labor Day 1.5. Liberation Day 8.5. Feast Day of St. Cyril and St. Methodius 5.7. Jan Hus Day 6.7. Day of the Czech statehood 28.9. Foundation of the independent Czechoslovak State 28.10 Day of Students' Fight for Freedom and Democracy 17.11. Christmas 24.12. - 26.12. Opening hours Mo - Fri Sat *grocery stores* 6:30 - 18:00 6:30 - 13:00 *shops* 9:00 - 18:00 9:00 - 13:00 *supermarkets* 7:00 - 2000 8:00 - 20:00 Tue - Fri Sat - Sun *museums, galleries* 9:00 - 17:00 9:00 - 17:00 castles, chateaux 9:00 - 17:00 9:00 - 17:00 Emergency telephone numbers: Fire brigade 150 Police 158 Ambulance 155 City police 156 Help for cars 1230, 1240 First aid Praha 1 - Palackého 5 224 949 181 Praha 2 - Sokolská 27 224 266 150 Praha 5 - Kartouzská 6 257 323 219 Praha 7 - Dukelských hrdinů 1 233 373 933 Dental emergency surgery Praha 1- Palackého 5 224 946 981 Pharmacies (non-stop) Praha 1 - Palackého 5 224 946 982 Praha 2 - Belgická 37 222 519 731 Praha 5 - Štefánikova 6 257 320 918 Praha 7 - Milady Horákové 22 233 375 599 Lost & found Praha 1 - Karolíny Světlé 5 224 235 085 AMEX 222 800 111 VISA 224 125 353 Diners Club 267 197 450 MasterCard / Eurocard 224 113 116 Others train 224 224 200 bus 900 144 444 airport Ruzyně 220 111 111 taxi AAA 14014 Embassies Austria Victora Huga 10, Praha 5 257 090 511 Belgium Valdštejnská 6, Praha 1 257 533 524 Brazil Sušická 12, Praha 6 224 324 965 Kanada Muchova 6, Praha 6 272 101 800 Cyprus Sibiřské nám. 6, Praha 6 224 316 833 Dennmark Maltézské nám. 5, Praha 1 257 531 600 Estonia Na Kampě 1, Praha 1 257 011 180 Finland Hellichova 1, Praha 1 251 177 251 France Velkopřevorské nám. 2, Praha 1 251 171 711 Germany Vlašská 19, Praha 1 527 113 111 Great Britain Thunovská 14, Praha 1 257 402 111 Greece Helenská 2, Praha 2 222 250 943 Hungary Českomalínská 20, Praha 6 233 324 454 Italy Nerudova 20, Praha 1 233 080 111 Ireland Tržiště 13, Praha 1 257 530 061 Israel Badeniho 2, Praha 7 233 097 500 Japan Maltézské nám. 6, Praha 1 257 533 546 Latvia Hradešínská 3, Praha 10 255 700 881 Lithuania Pod Klikovkou 1916, Praha 5 257 210 122 Luxemburg Tržiště 13, Praha 1 257 181 800 Netherlands Gotthardská 6, Praha 6 224 312 190 Norway Hellichova 1, Praha 1 257 323 737 Poland Valdštejnská 8, Praha 1 257 530 388 Portugal Nám. Kinských 7, Praha 5 257 311 230 Russia Pod Kaštany 1, Praha 6 233 374 100 Slovakia Pod Hradbami 1, Praha 6 233 113 051 Slovenia Pod Hradbami 15, Praha 6 233 081 211 Španělsko Badeniho 4, Praha 7 224 311 441 Sweden Úvoz 13, Praha 1 220 313 200 Switzerland Pevnostní 7, Praha 6 220 400 611 Ukraine Charlese de Gaulla 29, Praha 6 233 342 000 USA Tržiště 15, Praha 1 257 530 663