Best of Prague

The editor of Prague-Now has made lists of Prague’s Best Sights, Best Fun for Children, Best Art Nouveau and lots more. These lists make it easy for you to decide what to see, where to eat and what to do during your stay in Prague.

Prague has something for everyone; from a stroll through the cobbled streets in the Old Town to a visit to the Zoo for the kids. ‘Best of Prague’ helps you to explore the city and find the best places to see and visit during a city trip to Prague.

Best Sights and Attractions in Prague

Best Sights and Attractions in Prague

What to see and do in Prague? Sights and attractions: the city is full of hidden treasures but easy to find when you know where to look for them. Prague is a compact city and most sights are within walking distance of each other. Add to this frequent, fast and cheap...

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Best Art Nouveau in Prague

Best Art Nouveau in Prague

Art Nouveau is everywhere in Prague. Walking through the city, you will spot an abundance of buildings with Art Nouveau details. The best examples are in the centre of Prague and within walking distance of each other. Art Nouveau is a decorative style and is the...

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Treat your Dog to a Dog Cafe and a Dog Spa

Treat your Dog to a Dog Cafe and a Dog Spa

Prague is one of the most dog-friendly cities in Europe. Locals take their pets to one of the many city parks where their dog can meet other four- legged friends. They lie quietly under tables in cafes and restaurants where they are more than welcome judging from the...

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Best Coffee Hotspots for Latte, Cappuccino or Videnska

Best Coffee Hotspots for Latte, Cappuccino or Videnska

A kavarna or cafe is one of the best places to take a break from all the walking and sightseeing in Prague. Check your WhatsApp messages, WiFi is almost always free, or browse your travel guide while enjoying a cup of coffee and some cakes. Besides sweet dishes, most...

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Best Coffee Shops for a Latte, Cappuccino or Videnska

Best Coffee Shops for a Latte, Cappuccino or Videnska

One of the best places to recharge in Prague during your sightseeing adventures is at a kavarna or coffee shop. Check your email, keep up with social media or simply browse your guidebook over a coffee served in a large mug, almost as big as a soup bowl. In addition...

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Cobblestone Sidewalks and Pavements in Prague

Cobblestone Sidewalks and Pavements in Prague

When in Prague, look high up at the beautiful facades, the Baroque and Art Nouveau details. Next time, also look down because the pavements are true works of art. Small natural stones form beautiful patterns. This mosaic sidewalk is one of the characteristics of the...

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Grand Cafe Orient  Best Cubist Style Cafe in the World

Grand Cafe Orient Best Cubist Style Cafe in the World

Grand Cafe Orient is the only cafe in the world built and decorated in a cubist style. In the early 20th century artists like Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque embraced Cubism as a popular style in painting, but in Prague it was also a popular architectural style. The...

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Clam-Gallas Palace Baroque Architecture at its Best

Clam-Gallas Palace Baroque Architecture at its Best

When you are on your way from Old Town Square to Charles Bridge, stop halfway at the striking entrance gate adorned with with two gigantic statues of Hercules. It is almost impossible to miss this. It is the entrance porch to the Clam-Gallas Palace, a striking example...

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Coffee houses in the Best of Czech Tradition

Coffee houses in the Best of Czech Tradition

Coffee lovers can satisfy their craving in one of the many coffee houses dotted all over Prague. Coffee is immensely popular and the Czechs claim their coffee is the best, even under Communism when beans were shipped from Cuba. Coffee houses have always been meeting...

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Best Shopping Tips from Souvenirs to Designer Fashion

Best Shopping Tips from Souvenirs to Designer Fashion

Prague abounds in shops and compares favourably with Paris, London or Milan when it comes to shopping. Fashion Designer boutiques rub shoulders with junk stores. Almost every other shop in the historic centre stocks besides Prague souvenirs also crystal glassware of...

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Best Beer, Cocktails and Wine in Prague

Best Beer, Cocktails and Wine in Prague

Drinking beer is what Czech people like best, or so it seems. Pilsner Urquell is the king of the heap, but Radegast, Staropramen or Gambrinus are not to be sneered at either. Prague has a plethora of pubs, bars and beer halls. Wine is gaining popularity and widely...

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Best of Prague in a Nutshell for Individual Travelers

Best of Prague in a Nutshell for Individual Travelers

Individual travelers may have heard stories about Prague's crammed streets and masses of tourists. This is true. Even in September, Charles Bridge and the Old Town Square are still quite crowded. The good thing about Prague is the compactness of the city. This means...

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Best Street Art and Graffiti Legal or Illegal Art

Best Street Art and Graffiti Legal or Illegal Art

Street art or graffiti – art or vandalism? Some graffiti painters are true artists and some of the walls are so beautiful that they deserve a place in a modern art gallery. Only in one place in Prague are grafitti artists welcome to legally paint on a wall: the Tesnov...

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Best Shopping Tips for Prague

Best Shopping Tips for Prague

Shopping in Prague is probably not at the top of your what-to-do list. First and foremost, Prague means Astronomical Clock, Charles Bridge, Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture, museums, beer gardens and lots of beer. Prague does not really have a central shopping...

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Climbing Towers of Prague: See the City from Above

Climbing Towers of Prague: See the City from Above

Climbing towers of Prague and see the city from above. When you stand on Petrin Hill, you will understand why Prague is known as 'the City of a Hundred Spires'. 14 are open for visitors and can be climbed. A forest of towers, spires and turrets stretches in front of...

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Best Italian Ice Cream in Prague: Amato Gelateria

Best Italian Ice Cream in Prague: Amato Gelateria

Amato Gelateria has the best Italian ice cream in Prague! The queue, especially in summer, is long, but the moment you taste the ice cream, you know why. The great success of Amato is that the ice cream is not only truly Italian and authentic, Amato offers also a wide...

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Best of Czech Food: Snacks, Meals and Desserts

Best of Czech Food: Snacks, Meals and Desserts

Czech food is not the paragon of healthy lifestyle but these ten Czech dishes are a must-try! Two pub snacks that you either like or loathe, but still worth ordering once. The classic Czech food is pork knuckle, but only for hungry carnivores as the portion is huge....

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Selfie Market Museum: Best Selfie Hotspot in Prague

Selfie Market Museum: Best Selfie Hotspot in Prague

Best selfie hotspot in Prague is the Selfie Market with more than fifty interactive background units for that one unique photo opportunity. Create your own story, put yourself in the spotlight, take a selfie and share your creation with the world. Prague has many...

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Best Jazz Clubs in Prague: Reduta and AghaRTA

Best Jazz Clubs in Prague: Reduta and AghaRTA

Prague has famous jazz clubs and a strong jazz tradition. The city hosts world class performers and also showcases local Czech musicians. Prague International Jazz Festival is famous and held annually in autumn. No need to wait for autumn because you can listen to...

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Prague Metro Tourist Attraction: Go Metro Sightseeing

Prague Metro Tourist Attraction: Go Metro Sightseeing

Prague metro is fast and frequent and also a tourist attraction. The architecture and the often striking designs and works of art in the stations make the network an attraction in its own right. The design and lay-out of the Prague metro is a spitting image of the...

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Classical Concert Venues: Concert Halls and Churches

Classical Concert Venues: Concert Halls and Churches

Classical concert venues in Prague are the Rudolfinum and the Municipal House. Smaller concerts, often aimed at tourists take place in Prague churches. Very popular in summer is Krizik fountain, a show of music, water and light. Open-air summer concerts are held in...

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LGTB Prague: Best Gay-friendly Bars and Pubs

LGTB Prague: Best Gay-friendly Bars and Pubs

LGTB Prague has earned its reputation as gay capital of Eastern Europe. Czech society is tolerant towards LGTB. Especially Prague is a welcoming place for all people of the rainbow flag. Gay and lesbian hot spots in Prague centre in the Vinohrady, the district right...

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Best Prague Theatres: Ballet Operas and Black Light

Best Prague Theatres: Ballet Operas and Black Light

With three opera houses and two concerts halls, Prague is the city for theatre-enthusiast. If you speak Czech you are lucky, because there are about another forty theatres that stage plays. Non-Czech speaking visitors are not disadvantaged, because the repertoire of...

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Best Shopping in Prague: Nove Mesto and Stare Mesto

Best Shopping in Prague: Nove Mesto and Stare Mesto

Shopping in Prague is not high on the what-to-do list of most tourists. They  come to Prague to amble across Charles Bridge, to drink beer and dine al fresco. It won't take long to discover that Prague's Old Town is not only brimful with tourists but also with shops....

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Best Family Museums from Mirror Maze to Model Trains

Best Family Museums from Mirror Maze to Model Trains

Family museums will entertain children and parents alike. Prague is a very child-friendly city and the perfect destination for the whole family. One of the highlights is the mirror maze. It is fun to see how young and old keep making mistakes and bump into mirrors...

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David Cerny: Provocative Installations and Sculptures

David Cerny: Provocative Installations and Sculptures

David Cerny is a Czech sculptor known for his controversial and provocative installations and sculptures. Subtlety is not his strongest point. His art provokes and shocks society. It is a wake-up call that shows the absurdities of life. Many of his installations and...

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Best Theatre Shows in Prague Ballet and Black Light Show

Best Theatre Shows in Prague Ballet and Black Light Show

Continuously running theater shows in Prague are Swan Lake and Black Light Theatre show. They are popular and both theatres are located in central Prague. These shows are popular and seats are bound to sell out quickly when you want to get tickets shortly before the...

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Boat Trip Vltava River Perfect Way to See Prague

Boat Trip Vltava River Perfect Way to See Prague

A boat trip or cruise on the Vltava River is a good introduction to see the monuments and sights of Prague. It is the perfect way to start your Prague holiday. The Vltava River bisects the city: on the west side the Mala Strana district and Prague Castle and the east...

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Best Vintage and Retro Shopping in Prague

Best Vintage and Retro Shopping in Prague

Vintage shopping in Prague: Antik Petit, Bohemian Retro and Antikvita. Whether one seeks an antique wedding dress, crocheted gloves or 1950s sunglasses with cat eye frames, vintage and retro is hot in Prague. Antik Petit and Bohemian Retro sell vintage fashion,...

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Dancing and Cocktails in Prague

Dancing and Cocktails in Prague

Bars in Prague are the best places for dancing and drinking cocktails, wine and beer The Czechs call their beer 'liquid bread', tekuty chleb. There is no doubt about it Pilsner Urquell from the city of Plzen is the best beer in the world! But did you know that Czech...

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Best Free Attractions to Do and See in Prague

Best Free Attractions to Do and See in Prague

Prague is full of free attractions and many hotspots are free! One of them is the astronomical clock. Even if you have never been to Prague, you will know what this clock looks like because it adorns many Christmas or New Year cards. Go on a discovery tour in Prague...

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Best Time for a City Trip to Prague

Best Time for a City Trip to Prague

City trip Prague: Spring or autumn, when is the weather in Prague at its best? When is the ideal time for a city trip to Prague? Prague is a sparkling city and one of central Europe's most visited tourist destinations. The busiest periods are spring and autumn, when...

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Best Ice Cream in Prague

Best Ice Cream in Prague

What is better than refreshing ice cream on a hot day. Summer in Prague can be quite hot and those long lazy days are the best excuse for enjoying calorie-rich ice cream. Wherever you see the word zmrzlina, you know that you have come to the right place. Also pay...

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Best Sights and Attractions in Prague

Best Sights and Attractions in Prague

What to see and do in Prague? Sights and attractions: the city is full of hidden treasures but easy to find when you know where to look for them. Prague is a compact city and most sights are within walking distance of each other. Add to this frequent, fast and cheap...

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Best Art Nouveau in Prague

Best Art Nouveau in Prague

Art Nouveau is everywhere in Prague. Walking through the city, you will spot an abundance of buildings with Art Nouveau details. The best examples are in the centre of Prague and within walking distance of each other. Art Nouveau is a decorative style and is the...

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Best Fun for Kids and Teenagers in Prague

Best Fun for Kids and Teenagers in Prague

A City Trip to Prague and taking the kids may not be your first thought. Prague is extremely kid-friendly from children's corners with lots of toys in restaurants and pubs to public playgrounds with climbing frames and sandpits for the very young. Add to this the many...

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