
Czech Republic
Prague gets all the attention, but the Czech Republic’s 2,000+ castles and 14 UNESCO sites are spread across the whole country.
Czech Republic travel guides covering Prague, Český Krumlov, Brno, Karlovy Vary, and the Bohemian beer regions — Old Town crowd-avoidance strategy, pivovar (brewery) recommendations, Christmas market route planning, and koruna-vs-euro pricing reality checks. EU EES applies since April 10, 2026.

Prague gets all the attention, but the Czech Republic’s 2,000+ castles and 14 UNESCO sites are spread across the whole country.


Prague’s Old Town Square has been the city’s heart for centuries — the astronomical clock still draws a crowd every hour, and the buildings around it haven’t aged a day.

The Velvet Revolution ended here in 1989. Standing where that crowd gathered, under the St. Wenceslas statue, still hits differently.

The Astronomical Clock draws the crowds, but the real show is the Gothic and Baroque skyline behind them — give it an hour minimum.

Twelve layers of graves, 12,000 tilting stones, and one plot of land. Prague’s Old Jewish Cemetery holds more history per square foot than anywhere I’ve been.

The wall gets repainted constantly — what you see today won’t exist tomorrow. That impermanence is exactly the point.

The Orloj has run continuously since 1410. The hourly Apostle show is 45 seconds — the clock itself deserves far longer.

Four merged baroque townhouses in Malá Strana — the spa sits in ancient cellars and somehow that detail alone justifies the rate.

No two rooms at Iron Gate are alike — Renaissance ceilings, exposed brick, a medieval tavern turned restaurant, four minutes from the Astronomical Clock.

250 meters from Charles Bridge, quiet enough to sleep well — that combination is harder to find in Prague 1 than you’d think.

Český Krumlov wraps around a bend in the Vltava with a castle larger than most towns — a Bohemian gem that makes the day trip from Prague feel like time travel.

Wenceslas Square is a 750-metre boulevard cutting through Prague’s New Town — where the Velvet Revolution happened and the nightlife still hasn’t calmed down.

Browse 24 photos of Czech Republic Pictures & Images from Czech Republic — curated travel photography highlighting the destinations, landmarks, and local life that make this place worth visiting.

Explore the best things to do in Prague, Czech Republic — activities, attractions, and experiences that make the trip worthwhile.

Alfons Mucha-inspired rooms in a 19th-century Prague building, 5 minutes from the metro. Family-owned and rated 9.2 — this one earns it.

The Prague Metronome, symbolizing freedom from communist rule and standing where a Stalin monument once did, offers a unique view of the city from Letná Park.

Plan a Charles Bridge visit with its verified history, quieter times to walk, tower access, photography tips, and a practical Old Town-to-Malá Strana route.

Explore the historical St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague, featuring Gothic architecture, Bohemian Crown Jewels, and the largest bell in the Czech Republic.

Prague Castle is massive — 70,000 square meters massive. Most people see the cathedral and leave. The Golden Lane is where it gets interesting.

Six Forbes Five-Stars in a row. The CottoCrudo restaurant and Castle views make this Prague’s hardest hotel to justify leaving.

Navigate the charming cobblestone streets and towering spires of the Czech capital by choosing the perfect neighborhood to serve as your home base in Prague.

Escape the crowds of the Czech capital and explore the enchanting Bohemian countryside filled with regal castles using these sixteen incredible day trips from Prague.

Sample centuries-old brewing traditions and world-class craft beverages by visiting the eleven best traditional pubs and modern breweries scattered throughout Prague.