Prague City Breaks
Prague is a wonderful little picturesque city in the Czech Republic, and is often forgotten about when it comes to holiday season! But the average European traveller shouldn’t overlook this historical and beautiful city with many names - The City of One Hundred Spires, The Mother of All Cities, The Golden City. Find out how to get the best from your Prague city breaks.
About Prague City Breaks
Prague is the biggest city in all of the Czech Republic, and is therefore, not surprisingly, the capital. The city itself is in central Bohemia on the banks of the river Vlava, and nowadays is home to a population of over 1.2 million city residents. In the metropolitan area, the estimated population is over 1.9 million.
Historical Prague
Prague has a thousand-year history of being the financial centre of the Czech Republic, as well as being its cultural capital and political hub. Because of this, Prague is now home to a huge number of places of interest to visitors and historical sights. During the renaissance, and even as early as the gothic eras, Prague was classed as the centre of the Holy Roman Empire. The reason behind this was that two of the holy Roman Emperors held permanent seats in the city. See our page on Prague history for more about this amazing historical city.
Visiting Prague
Due to its far-reaching and celebrated history, UNESCO has included Prague on its list of World Heritage Sites since 1992. Since then, tourism has been on the rise, making it a very popular destination among some travellers. Each year, over 4.1 million tourists visit the city, and when you look closer, it’s easy to see why.
Things to do on Prague City Break
Prague is a perfect destination for anyone wanting a short break, packed full of culture, history, great food and drink (especially the beer!), and magnificent architecture. A Prague city break is a wonderful thing to do at any time of year. You can enjoy the parks and river, and sitting outside all the amazing cafes and restaurants during the summer, or enjoy an atmospheric walk around the snowy streets and bridges of this beautiful medieval city. There are so many things to do when you visit! See our things to do on a Prague City Break page.
Whenever you go, however you choose to get there, we are sure your Prague city breaks will be an unforgettable experience and that you will return home with some amazing memories.