Prague, the capital city is home to the grand 9th century Prague Castle and statue lined Charles Bridge. Cesky Krumlov, a small town in the South Bohemia region, is famous for its of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque buildings, many of which is home to restaurants and shops. The cuisine comprises of hearty dishes such as Bramboracka potato soup and Svickova- beef with dumplings. Holidaying in Prague have made travellers felt most alive, especially in this countryside of Europe.
Best Places To Visit In Czech Republic
While this country leaves no stones unturned to leave tourists in awe of its Gothic and Bohemian elements, there are a few destinations which you simply cannot afford to miss…
1. St Charles Bridge
One of the oldest river bridges in Prague, St Charles Bridge was built in 1357, and has a number of unique points of interest including numerous fine statues. Spanning River Vltava the bridge is extremely popular with tourists and photographers for its fine views.
2. Prague Castle
Built in the 9th century, Prague Castle is a castle complex that reveals architecture from Roman style to Bohemian. Home to Kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman Emperors, and President of Czechoslovakia, the Prague Castle also serves as the office of the President of Czech Republic.
3. St Vitus Church
St Vitus Cathedral Church is a cathedral built in the name of Saint Adalbert, Saint Wencesalus, and Saint Vitus. Interiors majorly influenced by Gothic architecture and the renaissance era, the church was fully constructed 600 years after the foundation stone was laid. St Vitus tours are quite popular around Prague. You can choose to go along with a guide or explore it all by yourself.
4. Jewish Museum
The Jewish Museum in Prague stands a testament to the atrocities committed on the Jews during the Second World War . Home to some of the last possessions of the Jewish population based in Prague, the museum was built on advice of a Jewish employee and is the largest Judaica in the world.
5. Cesky Krumlov Castle
Located in the South Bohemian region of Czech Republic, Cesky Krumlov Castle was built in the 13th Century in the old town of Cesky Krumlov. Declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the highlights of this castle include Baroque Theatre, built in 1682 which is till used for special performances, the historic collections of tapestries, painting, and fine, periodic furniture. Tourists can enjoy guides in local or English language.
While these are just a handful of unmissable spots in and around Prague, an appropriate tour package for Czech Republic built by experts would deliver a mesmerising tour of the Bohemian destination.
Best Time To Visit Czech Republic
Prague experiences extreme temperatures- the summers are really hot and humid, and winters are cold enough for snowfall to accompany. So the best time to visit Prague is autumn or spring, when the temperature in between 20-25 degrees, during the months of January- March, and August- November.
The skies are clear and beautiful in these months, and can be best for a long romantic walk near the River Vlatva.
Things To Do In Czech Republic
There are a number of things you can do in Prague apart from exploring new places.
A few events that you can enjoy in the summers of Prague include Museum Nights, and Prague Folklore Days.
Quite a few exhibitions are on display during the tourists season in Prague Museum National. Noah’s Arc is one which talks about the lives of existing animal kingdom. Another long term exhibit is Man-Instrument-Man that displays how musical instruments not only represent incredible mechanism, but also the synchronous talent of musicians.
During winters, you can go for fun and adventure activities like Skiing, cross country trails, and so on.
How To Reach Prague
Prague is well connected by Air from Europe and other parts of the world. To reach Prague from India you can take a flight from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai or other major city depending on your tour package to Prague. The cheapest way to get to Prague would be to take a flight from a major city which would cost you around 20,000 bucks one way.
The distance between Vaclav Havel airport and City Centre in Prague is about 20 kms. Buses and metros are easily available from airport to reach City Centre and takes about 45 minutes to reach city from airport.
Indian Embassy Contacts
The embassy of India is located at 60/93 Milady Horakove in Praha 7.
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 900-1730 hours. (1300-1330 Lunch Break)
Telephone: (00-420)257 533 490, 257 107 024 (After office hours)
Emergency Contact: +420 702 125 338 - For Emergency Consular Assistance Outside Office Hours
Cuisines Available in Prague
The classic Czech cuisine has less of vegetables and more of meat. SO if you are a vegetarian you might want to make a note of the best Indian restaurants in Prague. For the non vegetarians, well, let’s just say Prague has a lot to offer.
1. Beef Steak Tartare: The steak tartare is raw beef that is cut, scraped, or minced with condiments and either topped with an egg or simply sold premixed. The steak tartare is served with toasted bread and a clove of garlic.
2. Soups: Czech cuisine is all about soups and sauces. The Kulajda being one of the most loved amongst all, is a creamy potato soup with mushrooms, dil, vinegar and a poached egg. It’s available in almost every restaurant and food joint you’d come across.
3. Svickova: Svickova is considered staple for the people of Czech. A must-serve dish in weddings or family lunches, it has a rich, silky texture, finished with Carlsbad dumplings.
4. Roast Duck: Like chicken, roasted duck is an indispensable part of Czech cuisine. People generally like pairing this juicy, scrumptious duck with dumplings and sauerkraut (finely cut raw vegetables fermented with lactic acid)
Best Indian Restaurants in Prague
1. Dilli 6 Indian Bistro: Zenklova 62/232, Prague 18200. Czech Republic
2. Sangam Indian Restaurant: Sokolovska 71, Prague 18600, Czech Republic
3. Indian by Nature: Pemerova 478/1, Prague 186 00
4. Taaj Palace: Dancing House, Karlovy Namesti, Jenstejnska 1776/2
5. Grand Rasoi: Siesta 1668/56, Prague 12000, Czech republic.
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