Home to over one million people, Prague is the beautiful capital city of the Czech Republic and also it’s largest. Its local population speaks Czech and other various European languages and the city has become an extremely popular tourist spot with easy access via air, rail and by bus from most of the major European cities. It is said that the ideal season for a trip to Prague is during the spring as the city isn’t overwhelmed by tourists, the summer is the most heavily visited season for the city with the highest volume of tourist traffic .

One of the many spectacular attractions that Prague has to offer is the famous Charles Bridge which brings in thousands of visitors every year. For the citizens of Prague the Charles Bridge is a symbol of the city itself and is seen as a great inspiration to all. Another great place to visit is Wenceslas Square as it hosts some of the city’s finest shops, pubs and restaurants.

For more historical locations the exquisite Staré Město, which translates as ‘Old Town’ is a wonderful place to visit where guests can view the entire city from its 60 meter high tower. Depending on how you’d like to explore the city there is the option to travel with a sightseeing tour, the companies that run these trips will usually offer a choice of packages covering other important tourist spots such as a Castle known to the locals as Hradčany, which boasts the highest location in Prague. Another popular place to visit within the city is ‘New Town’ locally known as Nové Město which hosts a varity of museums and galleries.

There are a number of ways to travel around the city; a great inexpensive way to get where you want to go is by biking. Alternatively you can simply walk with some companies offering walking tours that usually include some themes such as ghosts, local legends and Kafka, you were find yourself walking through the haunted alleys and streets of Staré Město. Another pleasant way to enjoy some of the city’s important monuments is by boat, the Riverboat tour is a great opportunity to view some sights that might otherwise be missed by a conventional tour.

Those wanting to take advantage of the Czech’s capital famous nightlife will be able to do so even when visiting on a budget as it hosts some excellent but inexpensive night spots. You’ll be able to enjoy an exciting yet sophisticated nightclub environment; it is usually the case that most bars will open till late with a raucous but extremely friendly atmosphere. After the night has wound down there is accommodation available ranging from fabulously luxurious hotels right through to economy hostels.

Prague is a tremendously beautiful city with much to offer, it is also a very popular filming location for productions from all around the globe so why not take the time to immerse yourself in a unbelievable city with a fantastic historical background.