Prague, Czech Republic | Visit Prague

One of Europe’s most gorgeous cities, Prague enchants with red-tiled roofs and medieval architecture. Follow a statue-lined bridge to a square surrounded by baroque buildings, or catch a symphony at a church or theatre. This city balances classic beauty with oddball originality. While its gothic castle wows, so do strange sculptures and underground art spaces. Pop into a puppet show, try the world’s best beer, and let Prague surprise you.

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Pack comfy shoes, because this European gem is best discovered on foot! Walk to Prague’s top attractions, like the Old Town Square, the Prague Astronomical Clock, and St. Vitus Cathedral. Cross the iconic Charles Bridge over the Vltava River and explore the Prague Castle. Pick from travel packages that include flights from Canada and Prague hotels, guided sightseeing tours and so much more.

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DESTINATION FACTS

LANGUAGE

Czech

WHAT TO EAT

Vepřo-knedlo-zelo (roast pork with dumplings and cabbage), a lot of soups like the kulajda (creamy potato and mushroom soup), Czech sausages, svíčková (braised beef in a creamy vegetable sauce) and kremrole (cream-filled pastry).

WHAT TO BRING BACK

Czech beer or Czech beer cosmetics from Manufaktura, hand-carved traditional puppets and Kafkaesque souvenirs from the Kafka Museum gift shop.

FUN FACT

The Guinness Book of World Records lists the 9th-century Prague Castle as the largest ancient castle complex in the world, housing churches, palaces, imposing halls, towers, gardens and more. It comprises a multitude of architectural styles for all tastes (Gothic, Baroque, Romanesque, etc.) and is now used as the Czech president’s official office.