Prague
Prague is the rare European capital that survived the twentieth century with its medieval heart intact. Gothic towers, baroque domes and Art Nouveau facades crowd both banks of the Vltava, stitched together by the fourteenth-century Charles Bridge, and the whole ensemble can be walked end to end in an afternoon. Add serious beer culture, a dense tram network and prices still gentler than Vienna or Munich, and the appeal is obvious.
April–June, September–October
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Finding Prague
Reading Prague
01Prague's Most Beautiful Streets and Squares, Ranked
From the theatrical sweep of Old Town Square to a hushed lane behind the castle, these are the seven streetscapes that define the City of a Hundred Spires.
02Where to Stay in Prague: The Right Bank, the Left Bank and the Grand Old Hotels
Old Town spectacle or Malá Strana calm? A neighborhood-first guide to basing yourself in Prague, with the city's most storied addresses.
03Prague at Dawn and After Dark: The City Before and After the Tour Groups
Between nine and six, central Prague belongs to the crowds. Get up early and stay out late, and the city of a hundred spires becomes yours.
04Prague on a Budget: How to Do It Well for Less
The city of a hundred spires can still be one of Europe’s great-value capitals — if you eat, drink, ride and sightsee the way locals do.
05Prague: The Complete Guide to the City of a Hundred Spires
Gothic towers, riverside baroque and the best beer on the continent — how to get the most out of the Czech capital, district by district.
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