Prague has a long and rich history dating back to its founding in 1306 BC. It flourished under Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV in the 14th century and became the third largest city in Europe. Prague is now the capital of the Czech Republic and home to iconic landmarks like Prague Castle and Charles Bridge. The city has a robust public transportation system and locals enjoy foods like dumplings, roast pork, and Czech pancakes. Popular activities for visitors include boat tours, pub crawls, and exploring the unique architecture.
2. History
● City was founded originally as Boihaem in 1306 BC by Boyya, an Ancient
King
● Construction of Prague Castle started around the end of the 9th century
● Prague flourished under the reign of Charles IV of the Holy Roman Empire
by turning it into an imperial city
● Became the 3rd biggest city in Europe
3. History (pt.2)
● Prague has had two incidents where multiple people were defenestrated
● The First occurred in 1419 where seven city council members were killed
by Hussites
○ Started the Hussite Wars
● The Second occurred in 1618
○ Both survived the 70ft fall from the third floor
○ This precipitated the Thirty Years War
4. History (pt.3)
● Prague was chosen as the capital after the Austro-Hungarian Empire was
defeated in WWI and Czechoslovakia was formed
● During WWII, Prague was occupied under Nazi Germany for most of the
war until 1945
● During the Cold War, Prague was occupied by the Soviet Union until 1993
when the Czech Republic split from Czechoslovakia
5. Currency
● Czech Crown
● Conversion Rate:
● 1 Czech crown= .39 Euros
● 1 Czech crown=.44 US Dollars
● Euro accepted some places but
usually at a bad conversion rate
7. What to eat in Prague
Palačinky- Czech pancakes, similar to crepes but made differently
● Served with sweet fillings or with heartier stuffings like meat and cheese
Where to go:
● Govinda
● Creperie Mirakulum
8. Meat and dumplings
Vepřo-knedlo-zelo- Roast pork, dumplings and cabbage
Guláš- Beef with gravy served with dumplings
Where to go:
● Crazy Cow Steakhouse
● La Terrasse
● Cafe Lourve
9. Other Delicacies
Pečená kachna- Roasted duck with sauce served with bread dumplings
● Used to be a delicacy because it was so expensive and would only be
served at the most important meals of the year
Where to go:
● U Pečeného Kolena
● Portfolio restaurant
10. Places to go
Prague Castle→ the LARGEST ancient castle in Europe (over 700 rooms)
Official office of the President of the Czech Republic
11. Places to go
Charles Bridge → connects Old Town with Lesser Town and is filled with
painters, musicians, and vendors!!!
12. Places to go
Czech Repubrick→ All Czech monuments made into legos down to the very
detail
13. Places to go
Gallery of Steel Figures→ Recycled metal structures of characters inspired by
cartoons, science fiction movies, music stars, etc.
14. Things to do
-Rub the falling priest on the plaque on Charles Bridge -- Brings good luck
15. Things to do
-Boat tour through Devil’s Channel-- fun way to see the whole city and the
famous chanel
16. Things to do
-Pub crawl-Drunken Monkey Tour-- fun nightlife activity, get to see the most
famous bars in Prague
17. Things to do
See the Lennon Wall-- filled with John Lennon inspired graffiti and beatles
songs
18. Things to do
● Petřín Lookout Tower
○ 299 Stairs
○ 40 CZK for students
■ $1.75
19. Transportation Systems
● Public Transportation Options
○ Metro, Trams, and Busses
○ Used by ⅔ of Prague’s population
○ Fares
■ Single ticket (30 minutes of travel)
● 24 CZK or $1.06
■ 24 hour pass
● 110 CZK or $4.82
■ 3 day pass
● 310 CZK or $13.59
20. Transportation Systems
● Metro
○ Runs from 4:45 AM to midnight
○ Arrival in intervals is between 3-10 minutes
○ Announcements of the name of the current
station and future station each stop
● Trams
○ Used by 300 million people each year
○ Most lines run from 4:30 AM until midnight
○ Arrivals every 8-15 minutes
■ 8 lines available from midnight until
4:30 am
■ Arrivals every 40 minutes
21. Transportation Systems
● Buses
○ Cover all areas that the Metro and Trams do not
○ Most lines run from 4:30 AM until midnight
○ Arrivals every 6-20 minutes
■ 13 lines available from midnight until 4:30 am
■ Arrivals every 30-60 minutes
● Uber
○ Price per mile: 10 CZK
■ $0.44
○ Price per minute in Washington, DC: $0.17
● Taxis
○ 24 CZK per mile
■ $1.06
22. Fun Facts!
● Home to the longest river in the Czech
Republic, the Vltava
● Dancing House - famous symbol of the
blending of communism and democracy
● Czech citizens drink more beer per
capita than other nation in the world
○ The average Prague citizen drinks
41 gallons of beer each year