Pruhonice Park is just outside of Prague but is well worth the visit. It's one of the biggest parks set in wonderfully landscaped countryside with a great view of a large chateau. It's also a UNESCO site. Where is Pruhonice Park? Pruhonice Park is just outside Prague and it's best to visit as a longer 1/2 day or a whole day trip. Why visit History The park was established by Arnost Emanuel Silva-Tarouca, who started the grand work of re-modeling the park in 1885 and it took ... Read More about Visiting the Pruhonice Park in Prague (2024) with Landscaped Park with a Chateau
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24 non touristy things to do in Prague (2024)
24 non-touristy things to do in Prague in 2024 to help you to experience Prague like a local! Walk away from the crowds and have fun exploring the town in a different way. Sometimes I go along and do the 'touristy' things, but most of the time, I prefer to do the little things and to experience Prague in a completely different way. By the way, I tend to do this with any place I visit, not just with Prague. Prague & Me I lived in Prague for about 8 years when I was growing up ... Read More about 24 non touristy things to do in Prague (2024)
Stromovka Park – History & Visit Guide (2024)
Stromovka Park is one of the largest parks in Prague at just over 90 hectares and although it's not exactly in the centre of Prague, it's only a short tram ride away. It's perfect for an afternoon stroll with plenty to see and do. You can visit the nearby Exhibition Area, have a picnic in the park or walk all the way to Prague ZOO or Botanical Gardens on the other side of the Vltava River. There are plenty of walks, places to explore to rest and relax, to have a coffee or even to borrow a ... Read More about Stromovka Park – History & Visit Guide (2024)
Traditional Czech Food
The problem with typical Czech food is that it's not very Czech. It's heavily influenced by German and Austrian culinary roots. We need to travel back to at least mid 19th century to realise that the more affluent German and perhaps Czech families would have had a cook that went to learn how to prepare dishes in Vienna at the time of the Hapsburg empire. Most of the less affluent families in the towns would have had a basic food menu and the rest of the Czech people were probably living in ... Read More about Traditional Czech Food
Visiting Letna Park in Prague (2024) + Ultimate Guide & History
Letna Park is one of the really cool parks to visit in Prague. You can stretch your legs or sit and read a book on the park's many benches and have a coffee or a beer with amazing views of Prague. There are also a lot of interesting places in the park itself and close by, including the Technical and Agricultural musem on one side and Prague castle on the other. You can easily spend the best part of the day here! Why visit Letna Park Letna Park Location Letna is a large park on ... Read More about Visiting Letna Park in Prague (2024) + Ultimate Guide & History
Potato Pancakes Recipe – Bramboraky
Bramboraky - traditional Czech potato pancakes are a great side dish (or a quick snack) made from grated potatoes and infused with garlic, herbs and spices. It can be served with traditional beef goulash or eaten on it's own. You can usually buy 'bramboraky' at Prague fast street food stalls, farmer's markets or you might see it listed as a side dish on the Czech restaurant's or pub menu. Bramboraky are perfect hot, but can also be eaten cold, which makes them the perfect travel snack! I ... Read More about Potato Pancakes Recipe – Bramboraky