Czech Republic

Prague

Prague ( PRAHG ; Czech: Praha [ˈpraɦa] ) is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Located on the Vltava River, the city has a population of about 1.4 million, making it the twelfth-largest city in the European Union. Its metropolitan area is home to approximately 2.3 million people. Prague is a historical city with Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture.

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Must-see in Prague

The most notable places, ranked by how widely they are documented on Wikipedia.

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red pandas

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More places in Prague

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Jewish Museum

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Central Bohemian Museum in Roztoky

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City of Prague Museum - House at the Golden Ring

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Náprstek Museum

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Antonín Dvořák Museum

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Museum Kampa

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Postal Museum

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Prague Public Transport Museum

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Museum of Communism

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Lobkovický palác

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Mucha Museum

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U Fleků

food · Mo-Su 10:00-23:00Details & map

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Plan your days in Prague

Your Prague day plan

Grouped by neighbourhood, lunch included. Built from places we verified recently.

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2 days · Balanced · about 8 stops

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Climate in Prague

Best time to visit: Jun–Aug

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Flights to Prague

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Day trips and nearby cities from Prague

Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Prague; times are rough estimates by road.

From Prague you can reach Usti Nad Labem (69 km), Pilsen (84 km), Liberec (88 km), Pardubice (97 km) and Hradec Kralove (101 km) in about 1 h 20 min to 1 h 35 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.

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Questions about Prague

The most pleasant months are Jun to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 4°C in November.

Among the most notable places are red pandas, tapirs, Pamětní deska I.C, National Gallery in Prague - Kinský Palace, Astronomical Clock. Browse photos and opening hours for more on this page.

You can fly into Václav Havel Airport Prague. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.

Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.

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