"A Quick Tour of Prague" Prague by barryg23

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Prague in November

My first visit to Prague was in November 2005 on a short 3 day trip. This gave us just enough time to see the main sights of what is without doubt one of Europe's most beautiful cities.

I've heard from many people that Prague is not what it was ten years ago, that it has become westernised too fast and that it's a difficult place to enjoy with all the tourists. Sure, there are stag parties (there was even one on our plane) and there are way too many "English" and "Irish" pubs in the city and you could probably spend a whole weekend in the city and hear only English voices.

But like any great city, Prague can absorb all this and still remain a great place to visit. There are so many beautiful buildings, streets and monuments here that it'll just win you over. And despite all the tourists it's not at all an expensive destination. Hotels and restaurants are good value, as are tourist sights and museums and you can drink some of the finest beers in the world here for next to nothing. The most expensive beer I had during our visit was 50 Koruny (about one pound sterling and that was at the opera).

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Pros and Cons

Pros:Old town, Hradcandy, Czech Beer
Cons:Too many tourists, too many stag-parties
In a nutshell:One of the great cities of Europe

Last visit to Prague: Nov 2005
Intro Updated Jan 18, 2007
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Written Nov 23, 2005

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Maurizioago Feb 8, 2013 at 1:45 AM

Nice page. I hope to re visit Prague soon.

Ciao!
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Nemorino Jun 8, 2011 at 2:50 PM

Great that you saw Carmen at the State Opera! I saw Verdi's Aida there, and also Donizetti's Elisir of Love at the National Theatre.
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St_Vincent May 16, 2007 at 1:17 AM

Hi Barry, did you manage a visit to the Klasterni Pivovar up by the Castle. Cheers, Clive
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easterntrekker Mar 1, 2007 at 7:05 PM

Really enjoyed the info on Prague. It's on our goto list. I've noted your acommadation tip. Glad you stopped by my El Salvador page ...I think you'll enjoy it when you go.
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Ewingjr98 Jan 20, 2007 at 7:14 PM

I too visited Prague in winter--just a few months after you--and it was bitterly cold. We even had a water main break at our hotel, so no showers. Great page...& thanks for stopping by my Kilkenny page. Now that's a great little town!
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ChrisnJan Oct 19, 2006 at 2:40 PM

Hi Barry, I diddn't realise how much I'd missed in Prague. Fortunately I'm going back next March and I will be able to put some of your tips to good use. I can almost taste the beer in The Golden Tiger now. Chris
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tere1 Sep 29, 2006 at 9:39 AM

Hi Barry and thanks for the nice comment you left on my page! :) You have also wonderful pages, with great photos and tips. Btw, love London and on monday I will be there!!!Have a great weekend . Teresa
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tiabunna Jul 14, 2006 at 1:09 AM

Good useful stuff, Barry. Prague is on our 'hope to visit' list and this gives some good trip planning material.
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jo104 Mar 23, 2006 at 8:32 AM

Prague was wonderful but very cold we had a different view of the cemetery it was very intersting how the snow fell around the stones covering some totally & bordering others
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kris-t Mar 21, 2006 at 3:26 PM

you have great Prague tips too! you know Mozart played the organ in St. Nicholas Church during his stay in Prague