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Did you know that although the Czech Republic is a Euro country, the currency not the Euro but the Czech Crown? Beware that some Money Exchange Offices are a rip off. Fortunately, there are some Exchange Bureaux that can be trusted. Is it true that the film Amadeus was shot in Prague and that alchemists who lived in the Golden Lane near Prague Castle tried to transform base metals into gold? (Almost) all your question will be answered in the information section of Prague-Now.
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Semmering railway in Prague a scenic ride on a railbus
A ride on the railbus, vláček motoráček, on the Semmering railway line is perfect for train enthusiasts who happen to be in Prague but also for others. This historic train runs in thirty minutes from Central Station via a loop to Zličín. This is 'Rail Away' at its...
Public transport from Vaclav Havel Airport to Prague centre
Public transport from Václav Havel Airport to the centre of Prague is fast and frequent. Bus and metro is the best way to get to Prague centre provided you only have hand luggage. All you need is a public transport ticket. The bonus is that public transport in Prague...
Prague Metro Relatively Young and User-friendly: Brief History
Prague metro opened in 1974 and is similar to those in London (1863), Paris (1900) and Moscow (1935). In terms of architecture, the Prague Metro is a simpler version of the Moscow Metro. This is not surprising because the Prague network was built during the communist...
Charles Bridge: built with a curve and with egg
Charles Bridge is to Prague what a trademark is to a company, a permanent hallmark used to promote the city. Travel websites, travel guides and tour guides all promote and sell the 'Charles Bridge' product. Proof that this symbol works well is that the bridge is...
Revolution in the Metro: renaming Prague metro stations
The revolution in the metro became official on 21 February 1990, when renaming thirteen Prague metro stations received formal approval. When in 1989 the communist regime fell, the Prague metro was only 15 years old. As it was a prestige project, the names of the...
Platyz Passage from Tenement Building to Shopping Mall
Platyz Passage in Prague is easy to overlook because of its concealed entrance. Once, a grand tenement building in the city, and now an inner courtyard with shops and cafes. Platyz Passage, on Narodni shopping street, was originally the courtyard of the Palace of the...
Prague Underground Tour Discover the Secrets Underneath the City
What lies underneath Prague's sidewalks and streets? Cables, sewers and gas pipes is half the answer, because there is also a maze of passages, hidden halls, cellars and medieval vaults.. During the Prague Underground Tour, you will explore this secret world with an...
Prague Metro Stations as a Crash Course in History
Prague metro is more than just a means of public transport. It is also a crash course in history. Most of the station names refer to the streets above the stations: Národní třída, Náměstí republiky or Lazarská. All stations names ending in 'nádraží' are also train...
New metro line D fast connection to southern Prague
The new metro line D will be operational in 2029, if all goes well. Construction has already started. Metro line D is 10.6 km long and will have a total of ten stations, eight of which newly built. The route runs from Náměstí Míru (on line A) via Pankrác (on line C)...
Lampposts, Lamplighter, Gas Streetlamps and QR Codes
Have you noticed the variety of street lamps in Prague? They vary in all shapes and sizes, from a cubist lamp post to multiple-armed gas lampposts. Not only do they illuminate the streets, they are also exquisite street furniture. The latest upgrade is a QR code on...
Comparing Pros and Cons Discount Passes Prague
How to find the Prague City Pass that suits you best. Prague Discount Passes offer instant entry to major museums and attraction. They remove the hassle of queuing up for popular attractions and handling foreign money. With free access to many attraction, and museums...
Prague Welcome Card: Free Museums and Public Transport
The Prague Welcome Card is your ticket to Prague! It saves you save a lot of hassle and money because this card includes free access to many museums in Prague. Another bonus is that you can travel unlimited on Prague's public transport, by tram, metro and bus. What's...
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