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★ 4.6Kid-friendly
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Mill Colonnade
An elegant riverside walkway where you can taste thermal spring water straight from decorative fountains.
⏱ 1 hour✦ Spring, Summer
Architecture
Capital
Prague
Language
Czech
Currency
Czech Koruna (CZK)
Time zone
CET (UTC+1)
Plug
Type E, 230V
Best time
May–June, September–October
Editor's note
Czechia offers fairytale cities, medieval castles, and rich cultural traditions. Prague impresses with Gothic towers, winding streets, and the iconic Charles Bridge. Beyond the capital, Český Krumlov and Brno reveal charming architecture, lively squares, and vibrant arts scenes.
Cities
Where to start in Czechia
Český Krumlov
Medieval town with river bends.
Romantic trips
Karlovy Vary
Elegant spa town with colorful colonnades.
Relaxationwellness
Brno
Student city with vibrant nightlife.
Foodnightlife
Prague
Fairytale city with bridges and castles.
Culturearchitecture
Attractions
Must-see in Czechia
Karlovy Vary
Brno
★
★ 4.6
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Villa Tugendhat
A sleek modernist villa with floor-to-ceiling glass walls and clean architectural lines. A must-see for design lovers.
⏱ 1.5 hours✦ Spring, Autumn
Architecture
Prague
★
★ 4.6Kid-friendly
€€
Prague Castle
A massive hilltop complex overlooking the city, packed with courtyards, towers and panoramic viewpoints. It’s the postcard view of Prague.
⏱ 2–3 hours✦ Spring, Autumn
Photography
Culture & local tips
Travel like you've been before.
Money
Use Czech koruna (CZK)
Most places accept euros at terrible rates. Withdraw CZK from a bank ATM (ČSOB, ČS, Komerční) — avoid Euronet kiosks.
Tipping
10 % at restaurants
Tell the server the rounded total when paying. Coins on the table are unusual.
Beer
Beer is cheaper than water
Pilsňský or Budvar at 40–60 CZK is standard. Wait staff brings a fresh beer automatically — put a coaster on top of your glass to stop them.
Transport
Validate Prague tram tickets
Stamp tickets in the yellow box on the tram or at the metro entrance. Inspectors are common and fines start at 1 500 CZK.
Scams
Taxi scams in Prague
Avoid hailing taxis on the street near tourist sites. Use Bolt, Liftago or Uber instead.
Etiquette
Quiet on public transport
Loud conversations and phone calls on trams and the metro are frowned upon. Czechs keep public spaces calm.
Culinary journey
Discover the hearty flavors of Czechia
Snack
Nakládaný Hermelín
Pickled camembert style cheese marinated in oil, garlic and herbs.
Meal
Svíčková
Marinated beef in creamy vegetable sauce served with bread dumplings and cranberry.
Dessert
Trdelník
Sweet rolled pastry grilled over open flame and coated in sugar and cinnamon.
Dessert
Palačinky
Thin Czech pancakes filled with jam, chocolate or fruit.
Speak the language
A little Czech goes a long way.
Learn simple Czech for travel. Start a free lesson now.
Start a free lesson →Phrase starter
- Dobrý denGood day / Hello
- DěkujiThank you
- ProsímPlease / You're welcome
- PromiňteExcuse me
- Mluvíte anglicky?Do you speak English?
- Účet, prosímThe bill, please
Practical info
Before you go.
Visa & entry
Schengen visa required for some nationalities.
Connectivity
Strong 4G/5G in cities; widely available WiFi
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