The National Museum is the largest museum in Prague (and in the whole of Czech Republic) and you can't miss it as its sits on the top of the Wenceslas Square in the middle of Prague. In this blog post, you will find my ultimate guide to visiting the National Museum, including it's history, tips on making the most of your visit, ticket information, and a sneak peek into the museum's fascinating exhibitions. I've always loved this museum because it used to contain a large collection of ... Read More about Visiting National Museum – Tickets, Exhibitions & Practical Info
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Prague Metro Sightseeing & History Guide by a Local
Prague underground, which Czech people call the 'Metro' has only three lines - Line A, B, C and it's a quick and easy way to get across the whole of Prague. The three lines intersect in the middle and you can easily change to A, B or C line regardless of which line you are on. The whole Prague underground network is only 62 km long and has 61 stations in total. The first station opened in 1974, and new sections of metro have been added each decade or so. This year (2024) the Prague Metro ... Read More about Prague Metro Sightseeing & History Guide by a Local
Visiting the beautiful Czernin Palace Garden – Prague’s hidden gem
Czernin Garden is one of the most beautiful gardens open free to the public in Prague. I think it's still a complete hidden gem as it's slightly tucked away from the rest of the must-see attractions in Prague. I always find the garden peaceful and never too busy. The Černín or Czernin Palace Garden belongs to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is open to the public during the main tourist season during weekends. MORE BEAUTIFUL GARDEN'S TO VISIT IN PRAGUE The Czernin Palace ... Read More about Visiting the beautiful Czernin Palace Garden – Prague’s hidden gem
Visiting Prague in May 2024 – Travel Tips & Things to do
My favourite places to visit in Prague in May 2024, including travel tips, weather and what to pack when you are heading off to Prague in spring. Spring is an amazing time to spend in Prague, the days are getting warmer, the cherry trees are in full bloom and there are a lot of outdoor events to choose from. May activities slightly overlap with April and June, so make sure you check my suggestions for those months too. PLANNING YOUR TRIP Is May a good month to visit ... Read More about Visiting Prague in May 2024 – Travel Tips & Things to do
Visiting the beautiful Vrtba Garden in Prague (2024)
Vrtba Garden is still one of Prague's hidden gems. It's a beautiful Baroque garden arranged on many layers on the slopes of Petrin Hill. There are amazing views of Prague from the top of the garden and plenty of opportunities to take great photos. The Vrtba garden has won several prestigious medals for the most beautiful garden over the years and most recently in (2019/2020) was voted the second most beautiful garden in Europe. Where is Vrtba Garden? Vrtba Garden (Vrtbovska Zahrada) is ... Read More about Visiting the beautiful Vrtba Garden in Prague (2024)
Jan Blažej Santini architecture self-guided discovery tour in Prague and beyond
Jan Blažej Santini was a genius architect, who designed over 80 buildings in his very specific Gothic Baroque style. I've put together the complete tour of Santini's work in Prague and also included places that you can easily reach on a day trip from Prague, such as Plasy, Zdar nad Sazavou or Marianska Tynice. I've really enjoyed visiting Santini's churches, monasteries and palaces and hope my guide inspires you to add one or two buildings to your itinerary when you next visit Prague. The ... Read More about Jan Blažej Santini architecture self-guided discovery tour in Prague and beyond