As the American writer Ray Bradbury wittily noted in his story “A Closer Poker Chip by A. Matisse”:

“Beer is an intellectual drink. What a shame that so many idiots drink it.”

You and I do not belong to the category mentioned by Bradbury, and therefore we will taste an intellectual drink in Prague, using our cultural tram-beer route, which is not only convenient, but also combines at the same time: visiting excellent Prague beer restaurants and getting to know interesting capital monuments and attractions.

Don't worry, you won't have to walk on Prague's cobblestone streets! All restaurants on our beer route are located opposite public transport stops on tram route No. 22.

Our convenient beer route will be appreciated not only by individual travelers, but also by large groups. And even married couples! While the male half enjoys cuddling with a beer mug, the fair half of humanity (alone or together with the flowers of life) can get acquainted with the architectural monuments of the Czech capital located just a stone's throw from the beer hall.

Walking the dog in Prague style. Around your favorite pub!

By the way, inside some pubs, such as “Bernard PUB”, “Vinohradský parlament” and “Bruxx”, children will definitely not be bored, as they have children’s playrooms, and besides, all drinking establishments in the Czech capital are now non-smoking.

Note that despite the cozy atmosphere, good cuisine, excellent beer and free WI-FI, the price category of drinking establishments is rather low or medium, which we invite you to see for yourself.

Prague. Beer selection at the restaurant “U Šumavy”

During our small but exciting beer journey, we will visit 7 excellent Prague beer restaurants at once (the most enthusiastic types can visit 4 more beer gardens, which we noted in the article as an “optional”), taste more than 10 different varieties of Czech beer and get to know at least than with 50 different beer brands of our beloved foamy drink.

Prague. In the restaurant "Ferdinanda Malostranská". Dark lager “Ferdinand Tmavé 11°”

Let us note that for readers traveling to the Czech Republic for the first time, it makes sense to read our article on the classification of Czech and watch an overview of Prague and the Czech capital, where we examine in detail the varieties of the Czech foamy drink, recommend the best Prague pubs, beer restaurants and breweries in Prague, and We also give simple tips on behavior in a Czech pub.

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Beer route in Prague on Google map

Prague. Tram 22. Route. Stops on the map

Prague. Tram route No. 22 on Malostranska Square

Our self-guided beer tour of Prague follows the popular route of tram number 22, which is an exciting adventure in itself, as it passes through almost all of Prague's main streets. .

Tram route No. 22: Bílá Hora – Nádraží Hostivař. Travel time: 1 hour 03 minutes. Movement interval 04:02 - 00:57, every 3-10 minutes. Stops along the route that we will take:Břevnovský klášter - U Kaštanu - Drinopol - Marjánka - Malovanka - Pohořelec - Brusnice - Pražský hrad - Královský letohrádek - Malostranská - Malostranské náměstí - Hellichova - Újezd ​​- Národní divadlo - N árodní třída - Karlovo náměstí - Štěpánská - I. P. Pavlova - Náměstí Míru.

The length of our trip by tram will be: 9.5 km. The exact schedule and route stops on the map can be found on the Prague public transport website at this link. IN Put the tram number in the “Linka” column (in our case - No. 22) and press the “vyhledat” button. By clicking on the route number, you can see the schedule and movement of tram No. 22 minute by minute at each stop. You can view the route on a city map by clicking on the “mapa” button.

Regarding the rules for using public , then for those who are not familiar with them, we recommend reading our article and downloading it to your smartphone urban transport of the Czech capital.

To move freely around Prague along tram route No. 22 (and more!) throughout the day, you will need a 24-hour ticket worth CZK 110, which is valid on all types of public transport in the Czech capital.

Traveling along our beer route on the comfortable Prague tram number 22 (new trains are equipped with free WI-FI on board) you will see: Břevnov and Strahov Monasteries, Hradcany Square, Prague Castle, Royal Summer Castle, Malostranska Square and the Church of St. Nicholas, Legy Bridge and its view of Charles Bridge, the Dancing House and Vysehrad, National Theatre, Charles Square and the New Town Hall, Peace Square and the Church of St. Ludmila.

By the way, you can start your walk from any end of our beer route - wherever it is more convenient for you: either from Peace Square or from the Břevnov Monastery, where we will start it.

Well, now, after a short introduction, let’s finally set off on our fascinating hike through the once capital of the Holy Roman Empire, and nowadays one of the beer capitals of the world! And as the intelligent Romans said: “So let’s have fun!” (lat. Gaudeamus igitur!)

1. RRestaurant "Klášterní šenk" and Břevnov Monastery

So, we take tram number 22 to the “Břevnovský klášter” stop. On the territory of the Břevnov Monastery - the oldest monastery in Bohemia, founded back in 993 by Prince Boleslav II and Prague Bishop Vojtěch for the Benedictine Order, the first drinking establishment of our beer route is located - the beer restaurant "Klášterní šenk".

We will enter the monastery through the elegant gates designed by the German architect Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer, which are decorated with a statue of St. Benedict and the coat of arms of the monastery. The beer restaurant “Klášterní šenk” is located here, on the central alley of the monastery, exactly between the main gate and the church of the patroness of women in childbirth, St. Margaret (Kostel sv. Markéty).

Prague. Restaurant "Klášterní šenk"

In the monastery restaurant, in addition to baked rabbit legs in cream sauce, goat cheese with blackberries and grilled ostrich liver (and absolutely reasonable prices) serves craft beer from the Brezhnov brewer St. Vojtech:

  • India pale ale “Benedict IPA 15°”;
  • dark lager “Benedict černé 11°”;
  • and Benedict 12° light lager.

Indian light ale “Benedict IPA 15°” and dark lager “Benedict černé 11°”

In a drinking establishment, in accordance with the Czech brewing tradition, beer is indicated with the percentage of extract of the initial wort, and not the percentage of ethyl alcohol content. In order to find out the amount of alcohol in 100 ml. beer, it is necessary to divide the indicated extract of the initial wort by 2.5. So for “Benedict IPA 15°” the ethyl alcohol content should be 6% vol. (6 ml of alcohol per 100 ml of beer), and for “Benedic t černé 11°” - 4.4% vol.

Prague. Interior of the restaurant "Klášterní šenk"

In addition to the monastery beer, the restaurant brews (botts): “Rychtář 11°” from the brewer of the same name Rychtář (the plant is part of the Lobkowicz brewing group), as well as unfiltered wheat “Chlumecký Vít 11°” (a brewer from Vysoko Chlumec, Lobkowicz brewing group). Due to the popularity of the establishment, a table reservation is required for dinner at the restaurant by calling + 420 220 406 294 (in Czech or English language) or electronic application on the restaurant website.

  • Address: Markétská 1/28, Praha 6, Břevnov;
  • How to get there: public transport stop “Břevnovský klášter”. Tram routes No. 22 and No. 25. Then walk about 200 meters. The restaurant is located on the territory of the Břevnov Monastery;
  • restaurant "Klášterní šenk"
  • Opening hours: Mon-Sun 11:30-23:00;
  • Website: http://www.klasternisenk.cz

Prague. Břevnov Brewery St. Vojtěch

After visiting the beer hall, you can look into the eastern wing of the monastery, where the St. Vojtech brewery has been located in the building of a former stable since 1720 (the modern brewery opened in 2013). Beer is sold here in bottles on weekdays: 10:00-17:00 (lunch 11:45-12:30). You can familiarize yourself with the brewery’s assortment and prices. The order must be made by email. mail. Cards are not accepted.

Prague. Church of St. Margaret (Kostel sv. Markéty)

For those who are planning to get to know the territory of the monastery more closely, let us say that on Saturdays and Sundays the monastery hosts one and a half hour sightseeing tours. You will visit the Church of St. Margaret, built according to the design of the father and son Dientzenhofer in 1708-1735. (the altar paintings of the temple are by Peter Brandl); the 11th century Romanesque crypt and the Baroque prelature building with the Terezin Hall.

Prague. Interior of the Church of St. Margaret (Kostel sv. Markéty)

Tours are held on Saturdays at 10:00 and 14:00, and on Sundays at 11:00 and 14:00. During the summer there is an additional excursion on Saturdays and Sundays at 16:00. The entrance ticket costs 80 CZK. You can walk around the territory of the monastery without a tour, but a visit to the Church of St. Marketa is not sightseeing tour possible only during church services (Mon-Sat: 07:00 and 18:00; Sun 07:30, 09:00 and 18:00).

You can tour the monasteryvirtual walk

2. Restaurant “Bernard PUB U Bileho Lva”

Having drained our last glass “to the bottom” (lat. ad profundum), we will return to the tram stop “Břevnovský klášter”, take tram number 22 and travel only two stops to the tram stop “Drinopol”. Here, in all its glory, the beer restaurant of the brewer Bernard awaits us - “Bernard PUB U Bílého Lva”.

Prague. Beer restaurant “Bernard PUB U Bíleho Lva”

The beer restaurant of the Humpolec brewer "Bernard" will delight its visitors not only with good Czech cuisine and excellent snacks to accompany beer (be sure to try the signature wings in honey "Carolina Honey Wings"), but also with the presence of a small children's playground in the establishment.

The restaurant's beer line consists of 6 types of draft beer. Two types of “scrape beer” (výčepní pivo or simply “desitka”):

  • light lager “Bernard Světlá 10°”;
  • unfiltered light lager “Bernard Nefiltrovaná 10°”.

Among the sun loungers (ležák) in the drinking establishment of the Humpolec brewer are:

  • light lager “Bernard Světlá 11°”;
  • unfiltered light lager “Bernard Nefiltrovaná 12°”;
  • semi-dark lager “Bernard Polotmavá 12°”;
  • and a simply delicious dark lager with an avalanche effect “Bernard Černá lavina 12°”.

In addition to draft beer, the establishment has a good selection of bottled beer: Belgian-style strong ale “Bernard Bohemian Ale 16°”; light kvasnitsa lager “Sváteční ležák 12°”; dark kvasnitsa lager “Bernard Černý ležák 12°”; semi-dark kvasnitsa lager “Bernard Jantarový ležák 12°”; non-alcoholic cherry “Bernard Višeň” and so on and so forth (lat. et cetera).

  • Address: Bělohorská 241/79, Prague 6, Břevnov;
  • How to get there: city stop ground transport"Drinopol". Trams of routes No. 22, No. 25 and night route No. 57. From the stop to the pub it’s only 80 meters;
  • Location on Mapy.cz map:"Bernard PUB U Bileho Lva"
  • Opening hours: Mon-Thu 11-24, Fri-Sat 11-01, Sun 11-23;
  • Website: www.u-bileholva.cz

3. “Klášterní pivovar Strahov” and Strahov Monastery. Elective

After a soulful beer drink, we, I hope, are already in high spirits, because “good wine makes glad the human heart” (biblical bonum vinum lactificat cor hominus) we will return to the Drinopol tram stop, take tram number 22 and travel on it only three stops to the tram stop "Pohořelec".

Prague. Strahov Monastery

Just a hundred meters from the stop is the Strahov Monastery (Strahovský klášter), founded by order of Prince Vladislav II in 1140 for the monastic order of the Premonstratensians. The treasury of the monastery is its library. It is located in the Philosophical Hall (the hall was decorated in the early Baroque style by the architect Ignaz Palliardi) and the magnificent Theological Hall, built in 1671 - 1679. Italian Domenico Orsi.

Strahov Monastery. Theological hall of the monastery library

The territory of the Strahov Monastery is open to visitors every day and around the clock. Entrance to the territory of the Strahov Monastery is free.

The library of the Strahov Monastery is open Mon-Sun: 09:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00; The library's non-working days are December 25 and April 5.The cost of admission to the library for an adult visitor is 100 Kč.

I note that taking a walk around the Strahov Monastery andmakes sense at least for the sake of opening with observation deck monastery with amazing views of Prague.

By the way, you can tour the monasteryvirtual walk

Well, it wouldn’t hurt to have a couple of other glasses at the local brewery, which is located exactly opposite the entrance to the Strahov Library, although we personally don’t quite like this establishment.

Prague. Brewery "Klášterní pivovar Strahov". Restaurant “Sv. Norbert"

The decision to build a brewery was made by Abbot Kaspar Questenberg in 1628. The brewery closed in 1907 and was reopened only at the beginning of the 21st century. The Strahov brewery is a typical representative of craft brewing. Where the beer is brewed is where it is bottled. Today, several types of beer are produced here. The following is presented on the drinking establishment's receipt:

  • special dark unfiltered beer “St. Norbert 14°" (Schwarzbier);
  • special semi-dark beer “St. Norbert 13°" (Vienna lager);

Prague. At the disposal in the restaurant “Sv. Norbert"

The following varieties also appear on a regular basis:

  • Bohemian Pilsner, Christmas Ale and March Beer;
  • India Pale Ale "St. Norbert 16° IPA";
  • "Wheat"; "Bokbier", "Doppelbock" and others.

Unfortunately, the current varieties of the brewery can only be found on the checkout of the drinking establishment. Let’s immediately make a reservation that neither the brewery’s pricing policy, starting at 65 Kč for a 0.4l glass, nor the taste characteristics of the beer there are attractive to us and, having visited this establishment a couple of times, we lost interest in it. But as they say, an elective is an elective, so you can refer to it “from time to time” (lat. a casu ad casum).

  • Address: Strahovské nádvoří 301/10, Prague 1, Hradčany;
  • How to get there: public transport stop “Pohořelec”. Tram route No. 22. One of the entrances to the monastery is located 100 meters from the stop, in the arch of house no. 9 on Pohořelec Square, to the right of the Melvin cafe;
  • Location on Mapy.cz map:"Sv. Norbert"
  • Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10-22;
  • Website: www.klasterni-pivovar.cz

4. Restaurant “Malostranská Beseda” and Church of St. Nicholas

As they said in the Holy Roman Empire: “Abuse does not cancel use” (lat. abusus non tollit usum), and therefore let’s return to the tram stop “Pohořelec”, take tram number 22 and ride it five stops to the tram screensaver “Malostranské náměstí” .

It is better to board the tram on the right side as the train moves in order to enjoy beautiful views of Prague Castle and the Royal Summer Castle passing by.

Prague. Queen Anne's Summer Castle (Letohrádek královny Anny)

On Malostranska Square, the Church of St. Nicholas (Kostel sv. Mikuláše) will definitely fall on us with all its might. Under such pressure, there is nothing left to do but take refuge in the excellent Pilsen restaurant “Malostranská Beseda” located directly opposite the church.

Prague. Summer terrace of the Malostranská Beseda restaurant

In addition to the restaurant, the gray-beige 4-story building with three dark iron turrets on the roof has a club, a beer hall and even a coffee shop. Beautiful design, in a modern interpretation of the original Pilsner Urquell restaurant, good Czech cuisine, a well-located summer terrace overlooking St. Nicholas Cathedral and the Pilsner Urquell tank, what else is needed for a pleasant time!

Restaurant "Malostranská Beseda". Pilsner beer bottling option – “Mlíko”

Pilsner here, as expected in decent Pilsen beer halls, is served in 4 bottling options: hladinka, šnyt, mlíko and čochtan.

  • “Hladinka” is a standard version of beer bottling, in which the foam occupies approximately 1/3 of the mug;
  • “Šnyt” is a beer bottling option in which foam occupies approximately 2/3 of the mug;
  • “Mlíko” is a beer bottling option in which the foam occupies the entire mug;
  • “Čochtan” is a variant of beer bottling in which there is no foam in the mug at all.

As funny as it may seem, the taste characteristics of beer actually change depending on the amount of foam in the glass! To be honest, we most like the so-called female version of beer bottling – “Mlíko”. Pilsner in it almost loses its inherent bitterness and the glass is filled with a soft, creamy taste.

Prague. Beer restaurant "Malostranská Beseda"

Some Czechs, who drink at least 10 mugs of Pilsner per evening, after four regular mugs drink one in the “Mlíko” version. Experts say that this method allows you not to lose the original taste of beer even after long-term use. Let’s be honest, we haven’t personally tested this system yet! In addition to pilsner, the brewery also serves dark lager “Velkopopovický Kozel Černý 10°”, but we’ll get to the brewer from Velké Popovice a little later!

  • Address: Malostranské náměstí 35/21, Praha 1, Malá Strana;
  • How to get there: public transport stop “Malostranské náměstí”. Tram routes No. 22, No. 12 and No. 20. The restaurant is located opposite the bus stop;
  • Location on Mapy.cz map:restaurant "Malostranská Beseda"
  • Opening hours: Mon-Sun 11-23;
  • Website: http://www.malostranska-beseda.cz

For those interested in the Church of St. Nicholas (patron of children, sailors and merchants), the green roof of the majestic Baroque church has dominated the surrounding palaces and gardens for almost three hundred years.

In 1710, the architect Christoph Dientzenhofer built its impressive facade, nave and side chapels, and after the death of the master, his son Kilian-Ignaz Dientzenhofer built it in 1722-1752. erected the choir and the grandiose dome of the temple (by the way, we have already met with this family contract in the Břevnov Monastery).

According to legend, residents refused to enter the church after its opening, and only after a special commission inspected the dome, which confirmed the reliability of the building, did believers begin to attend church services. On the main nave of the temple is the work of the Viennese artist Jan Lukas Kracker “The Glorification of St. Nicholas,” the largest fresco in Europe - almost 1,500 square meters.

Prague. Interior decoration of the Church of St. Nicholas (Kostel sv. Mikuláše)

At the corners of the altar there are sculptures of the Fathers of the Church and a statue of St. Nicholas (by Czech sculptor Ignaz Frantisek Platzer the Elder). Of particular interest is also the exquisite gilded 2,500-pipe organ on which Mozart played music in 1787.

You can visit the churchvirtual walk

Adjacent to the Church of St. Nicholas is a bell tower that does not belong to the church, which is what the Mala Strana coat of arms above the entrance to the tower reminds of. The bell tower was built by city authorities in 1756 to notify citizens in case of emergencies. During the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic, the local state security service looked after the American embassy from here, which is located just a hundred meters from the bell tower on Tržiště Street.

Prague. View from the bell tower of the Church of St. Nicholas to Karmelitská Street

Nowadays there is a structure on the tower Observation deck, which offers not the most impressive views of Prague.

Temple opening hours: from March 1 to October 31, Mon-Sun 09:00-17:00; from November 1 to February 28 Mon-Sun 09:00-16:00.

Entrance: 70 Kč – adult ticket; 50 Kč – students and children over 10 years old; Children under 10 years old and disabled people are free.

5. Restaurant “Ferdinanda Malostranská” and Church of Our Lady of Victory

After having a hearty conversation in the “Malostranské náměstí” tram stop, we’ll take tram number 22 and go just one stop to the “Hellichova” tram stop.

Prague. Church of Our Lady of Victory

The stop is located just opposite the Church of the Virgin Mary Victorious (Kostel Panny Marie Vítězné a sv. Antonína Paduánského), which is famous for the fact that a wax figurine of the baby Jesus is kept here. Prague Jezulátko is an object of worship for Catholic Christians.

We will return to the figurine of the infant Christ a little later, but for now weOf interest is the signature restaurant of the brewer Ferdinand, located just a hundred meters from the stop - Ferdinanda Malostranská.

Prague. Restaurant "Ferdinanda Malostranská"

The establishment's beer line consists of 5 types of draft beer from the Benesov brewer:

  • light lager “Ferdinand Světlé 11°”;
  • light lager “Ferdinand Světlé Premium 12°”;
  • dark lager “Ferdinand Tmavé 11°”;
  • semi-dark special beer with the addition of herbs “Sedm kulí tmavé 13°” (the name of the beer “7 bullets”, as a reminder of the shot of the Serbian high school student Gavrilo Princip against Archduke Franz Ferdinand, with the subsequent outbreak of the First World War);
  • and special light beer “d`Este speciál 15°”.

Agree, “variety is fun”! (lat. varietas delectat!)

Restaurant "Ferdinanda Malostranská". Fried chicken schnitzel with fries

As for the cuisine, it is simple and unpretentious, although the pork and chicken schnitzels here are excellent.

  • Address: Karmelitská 379/18, Prague 1, Malá Strana;
  • How to get there: city ground transport stop “Hellichova”. Trams on routes No. 22, No. 12, No. 20, No. 25 and night route No. 57. From the stop to the pub it is only 83 meters;
  • Location on Mapy.cz map:"Ferdinanda Malostranská"
  • Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11-23, Sun 11-17;
  • Website: www.ferdinanda.cz

For those who look into the church, we will add that the Church of the Holy Trinity was originally built in 1611-1612. for German Protestant Lutherans. The design of the temple belongs to the courtier of Rudolf II, the Italian architect Giovanni Maria Filippi.

Prague. Church of Our Lady of Victory (Kostel Panny Marie Vítězné)

After the defeat of the Protestants in the Battle of White Mountain (the mountain is located not far from the Břevnov Monastery), Emperor Ferdinand II donated the church to the Order of Discalced Carmelites, who made a feasible contribution to the victory of the imperial army. On September 8, 1624, the temple was consecrated in gratitude for the success of the military campaign in honor of the Virgin Mary Victorious (some sources translate the name of the church as the Church of Our Lady Triumphant).

Another patron of the church was St. Anthony of Padua. The treasure of the temple is considered to be a wax figurine of the baby Jesus Christ that appeared in the church in 1628. The authorship is attributed to an unknown Spanish monk, to whom, according to legend, Christ appeared during prayer as an infant.

Church of Our Lady the Victorious. Prayer to the Prague Jezulátko

The sculpture was created in the second half of the 16th century and came to the temple as a gift to the Carmelite Order from the pious Countess Polyxena Lobkovich. The 47 cm wooden figurine is covered with wax and represents Jesus at the age of 4-5 years. The small crown placed directly above the baby statue is a gift from Pope Benedict XVI. The Pontiff personally visited the church in 2009.

The sculpture of the baby is regularly dressed in the colors of the current liturgical season in accordance with the church calendar. Typically, four primary colors are used:

  • white (the color of glory, purity and holiness - at Christmas);
  • red (the color of blood and fire - for Holy Week);
  • purple (color of Repentance - Lent);
  • and green (the color of life and hope - clothing for any time).

Prague. Church of Our Lady the Victorious. Museum of the Robes of the Child Jesus Christ

Every year on the first Sunday in May, the day of the coronation celebrations (for various miracles attributed to Jezulatko, including numerous healings and rescues of Prague residents during the siege of Prague by the Swedes in the 17th century, the statue was ceremonially crowned by the Prague episcopate in 1655) the outfit uses the royal robe with ermine and the following colors:

  • pink (muted color of joy);
  • gold and blue (holiday colors).

In total, there are more than 100 dresses in the baby’s wardrobe, which are housed in the church museum. One of the most famous is a gift from the Holy Roman Empress and Queen of Bohemia, Maria Theresa, who personally embroidered this outfit for the baby in 1754.

Prague Jezulatko (photo www.pragjesu.cz)

Today, the baby Jesus is most revered in Spain, Italy, Latin America and the Philippines. Believers claim that Pražské Jezulátko (Prague Jezulatko) brings long-awaited pregnancy to women, gives health to sick children and blesses those praying for family happiness. The temple is open daily from 08:30 to 19:00.

You can visit the Church of Our Lady Victoriousvirtual walk

6. Restaurant “Kozlovna U Paukerta”

We hope that by the middle of our beer route, a pleasant lightness, flexibility and almost unearthly weightlessness have appeared in your body. As they said in the Holy Roman Empire:“Eat, drink, there is no pleasure after death!” (Latin: Edite, bibite, post mortem nulla voluptas).

One day I fell out of this pub, as Vladimir Gilyarovsky wrote in the collection of essays “Moscow and Muscovites”:

“wearing a Calabrian robber’s hat and a Scottish scarf, tied “in a negligee with courage, ala damn me.”

Life is Beautiful! (Latin: La vita è bella).

Let's return to the Hellichova tram stop, take tram number 22 and go just two stops to the Národní divadlo tram stop.

Prague. Tram number 22. View of Charles Bridge and Prague Castle from Lehi Bridge

When passing through the Lehi Bridge, do not forget to take a look at the Charles Bridge (on the left as we move) and at the Vysehrad Fortress (on the right as we move).

National Theater (photo by Studio Reasons)

So, let's get off at the National Theater. Directly opposite the stop there is a brewery - one of the worst in the city, and if you want to feel how worthless craft beer can be, then you definitely need to come here!

We will go to the nearby branded restaurant of the Velkopopovice brewer “Kozlovna U Paukerta”. The restaurant of the brewer from Velké Popovice delights its visitors not only with cozy rooms, but also with good old Czech and modern cuisine. In addition to the well-known and popular dark lager “Velkopopovický Kozel Černý 10°”, which is well-known and popular in Prague drinking establishments, the light lager “Velkopopovický Kozel 11°” and the light unfiltered lager “Kozel nefiltrovaný ležák 11°” are poured from tanks here..

Prague. Interior of the restaurant “Kozlovna U Paukerta”

The establishment also offers řezané pivo (rzhezane beer) - where half a mug of light and half a mug of dark Velkopopovice beer will be mixed by eye by the bartender of the drinking establishment personally for you.

  • Address: Národní 981/17, Prague 1, Staré Město;
  • How to get there: city ground transport stop “Národní divadlo”. Trams on routes No. 22, No. 2, No. 18, No. 13, No. 9 and night routes No. 53, No. 57, No. 58, No. 59. From the stop to the pub it is only 160 meters;
  • Location on Mapy.cz map:"Kozlovna U Paukerta"
  • Opening hours: Thu-Sat 11-24, Sun-Wed 11-24;
  • Website: http://www.kozlovna.cz/u-paukerta

7. Brewer “U Medvídků”. Elective

By the way, if the pubs presented on our beer route are not enough for you, we recommend stopping by after « Kozlovny » to the brewer, which is located not far from the Velkopopovitsa beer hall - literally 150 meters away.

They serve the strongest beer not only in the Czech Republic, but also in the world! The beer line of the brewer “U Medvídků” includes 4 types of beer: light special beer “1466” (14°); semi-dark special “Oldgott” (13°); flavored beer with honey taste “Medvidek” (15°); and strong light lager “X-beer33” (33°). The distinguishing feature of a brewer's beer is its density. Sometimes to the detriment of taste. By the way, a 0.3 liter glass of “X-beer33” costs 120 Kč (360 rubles) and is bottled.

  • Address: Na Perštýně 345/7, Praha 1, Staré Město;
  • How to get there: public transport stop “Národní třída”. Trams of routes No. 1, No. 2, No. 9, No. 12, No. 18; No. 22, No. 25;
  • Location on Mapy.cz map: Pivovar “U Medvídků”
  • Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11-23; Sun 11:30-22:00;
  • Website: umedvidku.cz

8. Brewery “Pivovarský Dům”. Elective

After visiting “Kozlovna”, we will return to the tram stop to the National Theater, take tram number 22 and travel only three stops to the “Štěpánská” screensaver, not forgetting to admire Charles Square and the New Town Hall along the way.

Prague. Tram route No. 22. View of Charles Square from the New Town Hall

Almost opposite the stop is located “Pivovarský Dům”, known to a large tourist army. Whether you come here or not is, of course, up to you. But personally, we are attracted to this beer only by the proud title of brewer.

Prague. Brewery "Pivovarský Dům"

Neither the cuisine nor the beer of this establishment are to our taste. The only thing that saves this establishment is the presence in the beer hall of a tourist attraction - a set of assorted dishes of each of the eight types of beer that are brewed in the brewery. If you order for tasting, you will be served 100 milliliters of each in the following version:

  • wheat beer and beer of the month;
  • light and dark lager;
  • Flavored beer with banana, coffee, cherry and nettle flavors.

Brewery "Pivovarský Dům". Branded beer carousel

In our philistine opinion, the amount of 150 Czech crowns for this beer set is one and a half times too high, but the establishment has its own niche - craft beer. This is where the beer is brewed, and this is where it is poured and drunk. Therefore, the owners have the right to set any price, because there is no direct competition between craft breweries. Each of them has its own beer: not “Kozel” or “Pilsner Urquell”.As Cicero said: “Let him either drink or leave” (lat. aut bibat, aut abeat).

  • Address: Lípová 511/15, Praha 2, Nové Město;
  • How to get there: city ground transport stop “Štěpánská”. Trams on routes No. 22, No. 4, No. 6, No. 10, No. 13, No. 16, No. 10, No. 13 and night routes No. 51, No. 56, No. 57, No. 59. From the stop to the pub it is only 87 meters;
  • Location on Mapy.cz map:"Pivovarský Dům"
  • Opening hours: Mon-Sun 11-23:30;
  • Website: http://www.pivovarskydum.com

9. Restaurant “U Šumavy”

There is no arguing about tastes (Latin: de gustibus non disputandum est). Therefore, we are closer to another beer hall, located just a hundred meters from the “Štěpánská” stop.

Prague. Restaurant “U Šumavy”

The oldest drinking establishment Prague district The new location of the restaurant “U Šumavy” was opened back in 1873. This establishment always stocks 10 different brands of foamy drink from large and small Czech breweries. On a permanent basis on a deductible basis:

  • light lager from the Budějovice brewer “Budvar 12°”;
  • and Pilsner Urquell.

The range of small and medium-sized Czech breweries changes regularly. At the time of our last visit, the following varieties were being pressed (bottled) at the beer tap:

  • Indian light ale “Hatatitla 15° IPA” from the minibrewer “Koníček Vojkovice”;
  • dark special beer of the Black Kostelets brewer “Černá svině 13°”;
  • Indian light ale “Citra 13° IPA” from the brewer from Zlín “Zlínský Švec”;
  • light lager “Albrecht 10°” from the Liberec brewer “Frýdlant”;
  • light lager “Otakar 11°” from local brewer “Polička”;
  • Indian light ale “Hopper Sorachi Ace 15°” from the Karlovy Vary region brewer “Permon”;
  • light lager “Souležák 12°” from the Prague minibrewer “Holá řiť”;
  • light lager “Kruták 12°” from the minibrewer “Továrna” from Slaný.

Prague. Interior of the restaurant “U Šumavy”

It is better to familiarize yourself with the current beer range of the establishment immediately before visiting on the restaurant’s website.

The restaurant has several rooms and a relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant's cuisine is unremarkable - limit yourself to beer. The only minus of the beer hall is that they don’t accept credit cards. Only cash is accepted.

  • Address: Štěpánská 543/3, Praha 2, Nové Město;
  • How to get there: city ground transport stop “Štěpánská”. Trams on routes No. 22, No. 4, No. 6, No. 10, No. 13, No. 16 and night routes No. 51, No. 56, No. 57, No. 59. From the stop to the pub it is only 105 meters;
  • Location on Mapy.cz map:"U Šumavy"
  • Opening hours: Mon-Sun 11-24;
  • Website: http://www.usumavy.cz

10. Restaurant “Vinohradský parlament” and Church of St. Ludmila

Truth is in wine, health is in water (Latin: In vino veritas, in aqua sanitas), and therefore there is no doubt that our path is at least true! Therefore, after having a good rest in the restaurant “U Šumava”, we will return to the tram stop “Štěpánská”, take tram number 22 and travel only two stops to the “Náměstí Míru” screensaver.

Prague. Church of St. Ludmila (Kostel sv. Ludmily)

Hanging over Peace Square is the neo-Gothic church of the patroness of grandmothers, St. Ludmila of Bohemia (Kostel sv. Ludmily), but we’re not here yet. Just a hundred meters from the stop is the signature restaurant of the Prague brewer Staropramen “Vinohradský parlament”.

Prague. Restaurant "Vinohradský parlament"

If you come here during the day, don’t be surprised by the huge number of Prague mothers with children who manage to breastfeed their babies over a glass of beer! The restaurant simply serves good lunches and has a great children's play area.

The establishment’s beer lineup includes 4 types of Smichov beer:

  • light lager “Staropramen Světlý 10°”;
  • light lager “Staropramen 11°”;
  • light wheat unfiltered bottom-fermented beer “Staropramen Nefiltrovaný 12°”;
  • and dark lager “Staropramen Černý 12°”.

Prague. Hospoda "Vinohradský parliament"

As it should be in a decent establishment, tourists will not be denied “rzhezane beer” (a cocktail made from light and dark Staropramen lager). There is also a branded beer lemonade “Parliament” (a cocktail of light Smichov lager and home-made cherry lemonade). The restaurant of the drinking establishment is open until 23:30, but the beer hall is open until 4 in the morning.

  • Address: Korunní 820/1, Prague 2, Vinohrady;
  • How to get there: city ground transport stop “Náměstí Míru”. Trams on routes No. 22, No. 4, No. 10, No. 16 and night routes No. 51, No. 57, No. 59. From the stop to the pub it is only 125 meters;
  • Location on Mapy.cz map:"Vinohradský parliament"
  • Opening hours: restaurant Mon-Wed 10:45-24:00, Thu-Fri 10:45-01:00, Sat 11:30-01:00, Sun 11:30-23:30; beer hall Mon-Sun 10:45-04:00;
  • Website: http://www.vinohradskyparlament.cz

11. Restaurant “Bruxx” and Peace Square. Elective

The Smíchov brewery Staropramen is part of the North American Molson Coors group, and therefore it is not surprising that the door next to the Vinohrady Parliament is the entrance to the Belgian beer restaurant Bruxx. North Americans own such famous Belgian beer brands as Stella Artois and Hoegaarden.

In a drinking establishment, in accordance with the Belgian brewing tradition, the percentage of alcohol content in the beer is indicated, and not the extract of the initial wort, as with Czech brewers. Along with the Stella Artois 5% light lager, this chic brasserie serves:

  • white wheat beer (witbier) with added fruit “Hoegaarden 5%”;
  • light wheat beer with raspberry flavor “Hoegaarden Rose 3%”;
  • brown Flanders ale “Liefmans oud bruin 5%”;
  • light fruit beer with cherry and cranberry flavors “Floris Kriek 3.6%”;
  • dark strong fruity beer with the addition of cherry liqueur “Kasteel Rouge 8%”;
  • Belgian strong light ale “Delirium Tremens 8.5%”;
  • and Dutch "witbier" with fruity taste "La Trappe Witte 5%".

Belgian restaurant "Bruxx". Witbier “Hoegaarden 5%”

The blissful picture is complemented by a children's play area with a labyrinth, drawing boards and game consoles. Parents can monitor their children through a special mobile application or a camera system on the TV. There is a playpen for the youngest children.

  • Address: Náměstí Míru 820/9, Praha 2, Vinohrady;
  • How to get there: city ground transport stop “Náměstí Míru”. Trams on routes No. 22, No. 4, No. 10, No. 16 and night routes No. 51, No. 57, No. 59. From the stop to the pub it is only 110 meters;
  • Location on Mapy.cz map:restaurant "Bruxx"
  • Opening hours: restaurant Mon-Wed 11:00-24:00, Thu-Fri 11:00-01:00, Sat 11:30-01:00, Sun 11:30-23:30;
  • Website: http://www.bruxx.cz

Our exciting trip to Prague beer gardens has come to an end. When saying goodbye to Vinohrady, you can look at Peace Square, beloved by local asocial elements, and go to the Church of St. Lyudmila.

Prague. Peace Square. Sculpture “Allegory of the World” at the Church of St. Ludmila

The brick neo-Gothic building with two slender 60-meter towers, each equipped with two bells, was built between 1888-1892 according to the design of the Czech architect and restorer Josef Motzker.

Prague. Main entrance Church of St. Ludmila

The bells cast for the opening of the church were melted down into cannons during the First World War, and new ones appeared on the church only in 1925. You can enter the church every day at 16-30 during church services.

Prague. Interior decoration of the Church of St. Ludmila

In addition to the chief architect, at least two more Josephs took part in the construction of the temple: the famous sculptor Josef Vaclav Myslbek (whose works can be seen, for example, while walking around) and the artist Josef Capek (the older brother of the writer Karel Capek). The writer Karel Capek died before the German occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1938, but Josef Capek died in the German Bergen-Belsen concentration camp from typhus in April 1945.

To the left of the main entrance to the church there is a monument to the Capek brothers - a stone that appears to have been shot through, in which imitation bullet holes form their names. On one side of the pedestal, bullet entry holes form the name Karel Capek. On the reverse side, the exit holes form the name of Josef Capek.

You can go around Peace Square virtual walk

Beer route in Prague. Conclusion

As the ancients said: “There is no arguing about tastes” (Latin: De gustibus non est disputandum). And yet we hope that not only lovers of the Czech beer drink, but also professional beer experts will appreciate our beer route.

It is simple, convenient and at the same time quite diverse. Of course, there are several dozen interesting Prague pubs and breweries left behind, but that’s why ours and Prague exist, to talk about them separately.

For this, let me take my leave! And, as one of the founding fathers of the United States, the great American scientist and political figure Benjamin Franklin said:

« There is wisdom in wine, there is freedom in beer, there is bacteria in water. » .

So let's become free! And at the same time healthy! Indeed, in order to cover the required daily dose of vitamin B1, a person needs to drink only 33 liters of beer. To cover the daily dose of calcium - 25 liters of beer. The daily dose of vitamin B2 is 3 liters of beer. For us this is nothing! As they say, everything is in our hands! “Gaudeamus igitur! Dixi" (lat. Let's have fun! I said everything).

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Transport in Prague is well organized and allows quick access to places that may be of interest to visitors to the city. Please note that to the central historical districts Prague can be reached by metro or tram, but city buses do not go there.

Hiking in the historical center of Prague are very popular: the center is well suited for them, especially since it is very compact in size and getting around it all is an easy task for those who are used to traveling on foot while sightseeing. The sidewalks are mostly paved, which makes them not very convenient for people with disabilities. disabilities. Also pay attention to vehicle traffic: drivers may not always give way to pedestrians. For greater convenience when walking, it is recommended to purchase a city map; it can be purchased in stores or travel agency offices.

Attention: Jumping on a red light is punishable by a fine of 1,000 CZK.

Metro, buses and trams

To the unified transport system of Prague (in English: Prague Integrated Transport system or PIT) included metro, numerous tram And bus routes, suburban trains type S, operating within the city. It also includes a funicular to Petrin Hill and several ferries across the river. Vltava.

Transport movement time. Bus and tram schedules are posted at all stops. The metro opens around 5:00 am and closes around midnight. Buses and trams start earlier and end later for optimal integration with the metro.

Schedule traffic movements can be checked on the website pid.idos.cz. On this site it will be convenient for you to plan your trip: enter your starting point and destination, and you will receive detailed information about which transport to use, where to make transfers, etc.

Metro. The Prague metro consists of three lines: A(green), B(yellow) and C(red). Transfers from one line to another are made at stations Můstek(lines A and B), Muzeum(lines A and C) and Florence(lines A and B). By metro you can travel around almost the entire city in a short time.

The interval of metro trains is 3–4 minutes during the day, and 4–10 minutes at other times (for more details, see the metro map below).

Prague tram

Trams. The interval of trams in Prague is 4–10 minutes during the day, and reaches 10 minutes in the evening. Daytime routes are trams numbered 1–12, 14, 16–18, 20, 22, 24–26. Night routes (from 0.00 to 5.00 hours) include trams numbered 51–59; they run at intervals of 30 minutes. During the same period from the station Lazarská in the city center trams leave every 15 minutes. As a rule, all trams pass through this junction station, and here you can always change to another tram line.

Buses. During the day (from 4.30 to 24.00 hours) buses run around the city at intervals of 9–15 minutes. At night (from 24.00 to 4.30 hours) there are buses number 501-515 (every 30 minutes to 1 hour), as well as buses number 601-610, which are commuter buses. Tickets for these should be purchased in advance. Please note that city buses do not go to areas of the historical center (such as Old city, New town etc.), this is done in order to avoid noise and atmospheric pollution of these places.

Traffic patterns

In terms of transport, Prague and its suburbs are divided into several zones. From the center and further to the outskirts these are zones: P, O, B, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

  • Prague line diagram metro, png file.
  • Daytime traffic pattern railway Prague transport (metro and trams), png file.
  • Traffic pattern trams, png file.
  • Traffic pattern night transport (trams and buses), png file.
  • Scheme railway transport in Prague and its surroundings, png file.

The above diagrams were compiled by Ropid.

Tickets and prices

Ticket prices for Prague's unified transport system (metro, trams, buses, etc.) within the city, with validity dates:

  • 32 crowns- 90 minutes - with the possibility of transfer,
  • 24 crowns- 30 minutes - with the possibility of transfer,
  • 110 CZK- 24 hours - with the possibility of transfer,
  • 310 CZK- 72 hours - with the possibility of transfer.

With the first three tariffs indicated, children receive a 50% discount, with the last one - one child with you can travel for free. Children under 15 years old receive a discount. Children under 6 years old travel free of charge.

Ticket selling carried out in the following places:

  • machine guns for ticket sales. Tickets are available in denominations of 24, 32, 110 CZK. They only accept coins and return change.
  • grocery the shops, tobacco shops (with the inscription Tabak), newsagents ( Trafika). Tickets are in denominations of 24 and 32 CZK.
  • ticket offices of the Prague transport system. They are usually located in metro lobbies and also at airports. They sell tickets of all types.
  • at drivers buses (but not trams). They sell tickets with a face value of 32 crowns at a price of 40 crowns.
  • ticket Czech box office railways . They sell tickets with a face value of 110 CZK.
  • trains such as Eurocity or Intercity (EC/IC) - sometimes conductors in them sell tickets with a face value of 110 CZK when approaching Prague. Read more about the types of trains in the Czech Republic transport section.
  • through sms tickets can only be purchased by subscribers of Czech mobile operators. To do this you need to send an SMS to the number 902 06 with text DPT24(ticket for 24 CZK, duration - 30 minutes), DPT32(32 CZK, 90 min), DPT 110(110 CZK, 24 hours), DPT 310(310 CZK, 72 hours).

Punching a ticket necessary every time you use public transport. Otherwise, the travel is considered unpaid. On buses and trams, you must punch your ticket by placing it in the hole on the yellow puncher. The metro also has such devices; they are located at the entrance to the station. When transferring from one bus or tram to another, you must also validate your ticket. If you do not do this, you may face a fine of 700 CZK. Although it may sometimes seem like you can ride Prague's public transport for free, resist the temptation and pay the fare. Keep in mind that controllers can also be impostors; to avoid getting caught by them, ask them for a controller’s ID. They must also wear the appropriate badge.

Ticket vending machine

Subway ticket composter

Ticket for travel in the unified transport system of Prague

Safety and etiquette. Be careful: when the tram arrives, take a couple of steps back; tall people may be hit by the rear-view mirror. In the subway, on the escalator, it is customary to stand on the right side and pass on the left. In transport, it is customary to give up seats to elderly people and pregnant women.

Taxi

In Prague, it is always preferable to use public transport, however, if you need to travel by taxi, then a few tips below will help you.

Official taxis in Prague are marked accordingly, but the color of taxis may vary. The number and name of the carrier company is indicated on the car doors. The salon has a price list for transportation services, after studying which you can find out the cost of travel. At the end of the trip, the passenger has the right to request a receipt with the specified amount. It is recommended to book a taxi from one of the local operators:

  • AAA Radiotaxi, +420 222 333 222 (26 CZK per km) - this company has an official contract with Prague Airport
  • Nejlevnejší Taxi, +420 226 000 226 (18 CZK per km)
  • Modrý anděl , +420 737 222 333 (19 CZK per km)
  • Speedcars, +420 224 234 234 (19 CZK per km)
  • Sedop, +420 841 666 333 (23 CZK per km)
  • City Taxi, +420 257 257 257 (24 CZK per km)
  • Halo Taxi, +420 244 114 411 (24 CZK per km)
  • Taxi Praha, +420 222 111 000 (24 CZK per km)
  • Kuryr Taxi, +420 241 090 090 (26 CZK per km)
  • Profi Taxi, +420 844 700 800 (26 CZK per km)
  • Prague Airport Transfers, +420 800 870 888
  • Bohemia Prague Airport Transfers, +420 773 066 880
  • Taxi Premier, +420 777 092 045

Unscrupulous taxi drivers can become a problem for tourists. They can significantly inflate prices. This is especially true when traveling from the airport or train station to the city center. If you are forced to take a taxi, then contact a representative of a hotel and order a taxi that serves the hotel. Keep in mind that this will cost you about twice as much as booking a taxi from one of the companies listed above.

Some taxi drivers may show you printouts with supposedly “fixed prices” for travel around the city. Don't fall for this scam: these are fake "documents" and their contents are not true.

If you get into a taxi, make sure the meter is on, and when you leave the taxi, ask for a receipt for the fare.

It's better not to catch a taxi right on the street. If this happens, choose a branded taxi and try to negotiate the fare in advance. Keep in mind that the maximum tariff set by the city authorities for one kilometer of travel is 28 CZK (approximately 48 rubles or 1.1 euros).

Cars

To drive a car in Prague, you can use a Russian driver's license, but stay in the Czech Republic for no more than three months. Traffic rules are basically the same as those adopted in other European countries. Traffic in Prague is very busy and there are often traffic jams. Plus, in the city center the streets are narrow and traffic is often one-way. Therefore, we do not recommend considering a car as a priority and convenient means of transportation in the historical center of Prague.

Parking

Map of Prague districts

In the center of Prague (districts Prague 1, 2, 3) you cannot park your car for free, and you always have to pay for parking. However, in other areas there is plenty of free parking.

Parking zones in Prague are divided into several types: blue, orange and green. These colors are used to mark information signs under parking signs and also to mark lines on the sidewalk.

  • blue zone(center). Parking here is intended only for residents of these areas and property owners. Tourists can purchase a short-term parking ticket in this zone for a period of 4 hours (for 120 CZK) or 10 hours (400 CZK). The coupon can be purchased in stores, kiosks and gas stations. You must always pay for parking in this zone, with the exception of the period from 18.00 to 20.00 hours - during this time you can stop your car here, but for no more than 3 minutes.
  • orange zone(District Prague 3). Parking in this zone is limited to 2 hours. Payment must be made through the parking meter. The printed ticket should be placed behind the windshield so that it can be clearly seen from outside the car. The cost of parking for 1 hour is 40 CZK, the minimum fee is 10 CZK (for 10 minutes). In the orange zone, parking is paid from Monday to Friday from 8.00 to 18.00. And from 18.00 to 8.00 hours - free. On weekends, parking is usually free; an information sign under the parking sign may indicate otherwise.
  • green Zone(district Prague 1, 2, 3). Parking in this zone is limited to 6 hours. The cost of parking for 1 hour is 30 CZK, the minimum fee is 10 CZK (for 15 minutes of parking). In the green zone, parking is paid from Monday to Friday from 8.00 to 18.00. And from 18.00 to 8.00 hours - free. On weekends, parking is usually free.
  • zone of districts Prague 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. In these areas, paid parking has not yet been put into operation. You can park your car in appropriately marked parking lots: this is a blue sign with the letter “P”. There may be an information board under the sign that will indicate the possible parking time and the presence of any restrictions. There are also paid private parking lots with their own time and price conditions.
  • Park + ride (P+R). This type of parking can be a convenient option for you. Its name translates as “park and ride (by public transport).” Such parking lots are located almost all near metro stations, namely near stations Skalka I, II, Zličín I, II, Nové Butovice, Opatov, Chodov, Ládví, Letňany, Rajská zahrada, Černý Most I, II , Palmovka, Radotín, Nádraží Holešovice, Běchovice and Depo Hostivař. The current occupancy of these parking lots can be viewed at www.dpp.cz/en/parking/. After the metro closes at 1:00 a.m., parking lots are closed. Those who do not pick up their car must pay a fine of 100 CZK. Since P+R parking lots are integrated into the Prague Unified Transport System (PIT), when using them, in addition to a parking ticket, you must purchase a ticket giving the right to travel in this system (PIT). If you already have such a ticket, you do not need to purchase it again. However, you need to keep it for the entire parking period: when you pick up the car, the ticket will be checked.
  • Bike + ride (B+R). Part of the P+R car park, you can park your bicycles free of charge. To do this, you need to get a parking ticket on the spot for a deposit of 20 CZK. If you don't pick up your bike on time and leave it between 1:00 and 4:00, you will have to pay 100 CZK.

Fines

Fines imposed on violators are either paid on the spot or received in the form of a receipt by mail. The maximum fine a police officer can give you to pay on the spot is CZK 2,000. Fines can also be paid through a bank. If you rent a car, the fine will be charged to the car rental company, which will then require payment from you. The fine itself usually indicates the account details to which the specified amount must be transferred when paying at the bank. The issued fine must be paid within 10 days.

Water transport

Along the Vltava River, which inspired composers such as Bedrich Smetana and Antonin Dvorak, you can ride on various river boats as part of the excursion.

Water transport in Prague

When planning river walk You can resort to the services of such shipping companies as " European water transport "(EVD, website: www.evd.cz/ru), " Prague Shipping Company» (Pražská paroplavební společnost, website: www.praguesteamboats.com), as well as other small companies.

On river vehicles Excursions are conducted both within Prague and beyond.

Ferry crossings belong to the PIT transport system, so they are valid for a regular ticket for travel on public transport. Information on ferry traffic (in Czech).

Routes ferry crossings:

  • ferry P1: Sedlec - Zámky
  • ferry P2: V Podbabě - Podhoří
  • ferry P3: Lihovar - Veslařský island
  • ferry P5: Kotevní - Císařská louka - Výtoň
  • ferry P6: Lahovičky - Nádraží Modřany

Funicular

The unified transport system of Prague also includes the Funicular, laid along the slope of Petřín Hill. The route consists of three stations. Start of the route - from the station Ujezd(Uyezd), located near the tram stop No. 9, 12, 22, to the station. The station is intermediate Nebozizek. There is a station at the top of the hill Petrin(Petsin). Next to it is the Petřín Observatory Tower, the Stefanik Observatory, and the Rose Garden.

Bike

There are quite a few bike paths in Prague, but they are lacking historical Center, which is quite lively even without bicycles. In addition, paved streets and fairly heavy traffic do not add to the comfort of cycling. However, bicycles can be rented, and such services are provided by various companies.

Links

www.ropid.cz - United transport system Prague: transport schedule, route maps, ticket prices.

www.dpp.cz/en - Prague transport company. Public transport route maps, ticket prices, parking information, etc.

Prague is not only very popular, but also very convenient. Easy to fly, easy to move and easy to explore. The city is located on hilly terrain on both banks of the Vltava River, which made moving around it on foot labor-intensive. The climb to Prague Castle is worth it!

Today I decided to talk about using public transport in Prague. For me, who is well versed in transport, it is not a problem to learn the system of a new city. But this puts many people off, and not everyone will take a taxi or rent a car to travel around the city.

This entire report is based on photographs that will illustrate my every action. Photos were taken in the summer of 2016. The relevance of the text is 2017. Do not take this material as an absolute encyclopedia of transport. I will tell you first of all about what is most important for every tourist and how not to make a fatal mistake.

You can read all the latest information on the website dpp.cz. All current transport schemes, promptly updated, can be found on this page of the site.

Tickets: types, where to buy, how to get tickets

Prague public transport tickets vary in validity period. With any ticket you can make an unlimited number of transfers within a specified time. A standard ticket (also known as basic) costs 32 Czech crowns and allows travel for 90 minutes. During these 90 minutes you must complete your trip and leave the vehicle! This also applies to exiting the metro. At 91 minutes you become a stowaway.

There is a short-term ticket for 30 minutes. It costs 24 crowns. A one-day ticket costs 110 CZK, and a three-day ticket costs 310 CZK. Children's tickets are sold only for 30 minutes, 90 minutes and 1 day. Their cost is 2 times less. Children under 6 years old inclusive and pensioners over 70 years old use transport free of charge.

1. Ticket machines in the metro.

2. Another option is to buy from Trafika kiosks. they come in the form of a tent or in the form of a small shop in the nearest house.

3. All tickets from 30 minutes to 3 days must be punched when you first enter the transport. There is no need to re-punch. 30/90 minutes will begin to apply from the moment it breaks and no matter how much time you spend on the transfer. Time will pass. For example, if you punched a ticket for 90 minutes at 10:00, it will no longer be valid at 11:30. For this reason, I do not recommend using a 30 minute ticket if you need to transfer.

4. The number of validators is always sufficient.

5. In the metro they can be located directly in front of the escalator. By stepping across the line on the floor, you declare that you have paid your fare.

6. The controller may appear at any time. He checked me in a subway car. Can even check on the way out. From free booklets in information centers I learned that the fine for traveling without a ticket is 1500 CZK. In one of the recent posts wlad_1978 , living in the Czech Republic, named the amount as 1600 CZK. The booklet states that payment on the spot or within the first 15 days is 800 CZK. In any case, it's a lot. It’s cheaper to buy a monthly pass and not have to worry about it.

7. If you come to Prague for 7 or more days, another type of travel pass may be convenient for you - a monthly pass. It costs 670 CZK. Its validity period is indicated on the ticket. Most convenient option buy it at information kiosks. You will see the first one at the airport in the transition between terminals. It is beneficial if you come to Prague not only to see the city, but also the castles in the surrounding area or nearby cities. It's interesting and very easy. The travel card will help you move around the city and not think about problems with inspectors.

8. The next thing that is important is to have an up-to-date public transport map with you. (click to enlarge). The basis of the system is a combination of 3 metro lines and three dozen tram lines. The metro lines form a triangle in the center, which is typical for metropolitan areas in the post-Soviet space. Similar intersections in the center are now being built in Minsk and Sofia.

9. At night, trams of routes 50 and routes 500 go along other routes. The same tickets apply. Click to enlarge.

10. Then he will move on to stops and reading information on them. At every stop there is a typical pole like this.

11. Below the name of the stop are the routes that currently stop here and below is a diagram of changes. Renovations in Prague are no exception to the rule. They also happen in the summer.

12. If you are in doubt about the route of your bus or tram, you can check the information at the stop. Let's read this sign. Tram 10 route. It runs from the SIDLISTE DABLICE stop. We are at a stop Olsanske hrbitovy . In 1 minute the tram will be at the Flora stop, where there is a transfer to the metro. stops and metro stations are named the same. In 3 minutes at the Orionka stop, in 4 at Perumova and so on. After 37 minutes there will be an on-demand stop, indicated by an "x". The schedule on weekdays, Saturday and Sunday is different.

13. On modern trams you will see a board with a list of the next stops on the route. Route 9. Next stop Jindrisska.

14. Buses are rare in the city center. Most routes operate in remote areas.

15. They also have a board with the next stops.

16. Tram stops are always separated from the roadway. The length of the stop allows two large trams to board at once. In the photo there is one double. Another one can stand behind him and land. Be careful when crossing the street. The inscriptions "Pozor Tram" are not in vain. A tram has priority in traffic even over a pedestrian.

17. However, no matter how many stops you make, traffic jams cannot be avoided.

18. The rolling stock of trams varies greatly. The era of the old Tatras, first born in Czechoslovakia and known throughout the post-Soviet space, is passing away. These cars, in excellent condition, after decades of service, are now leaving for other countries. For example, you can meet them in Ukraine. At the end of 2016, these old people were bought there for development.

19. Modern rolling stock will pleasantly surprise you. These are very comfortable low-floor trams. having 6 entrance doors at once. Their number in Prague has already reached 200 and is increasing every month.

20. Now let's go down to the subway and figure out this system. The Prague metro is the most western of all built under Soviet influence. There are a number of deep stations. Navigation is simple, but combines two extremes at the same time. On one side you will be greeted by a sign: to the Depo Hostivar station, turn left onto track 1, to the Nemocnice Motol station, turn right onto track 2.

21. More convenient signs with all stations of the line here are more convenient for everyone accustomed to the post-Soviet metro. The Muzeum station is highlighted. The arrow from our station to the left points to the stations that are waiting for us if we take the path to the left.

22. The color design of the signs always indicates the line. There are a lot of green signs indicating that we are on the green line. Arrows with red - switch to red.

23. Similar color schemes on the track walls next to the station name. We are at a yellow line station and it is possible to switch to the red line.

24.V pedestrian crossings It's also difficult to get lost. Yellow signs won't tell you where you're going. But transferring from the metro to the tram is a little more complicated. The tram stop near the metro may not be near the exit at all. At the Main Station (Hlavni Nadrazi), to transfer to the tram you need to go through a small square near the station. The Staromestska metro, tram and square are also located in different places close to each other.

25. Subway exit signs..

26. At all stations there are small boards above the tracks indicating the time before the train and the direction of travel.

27. This train goes to Skalka station.

28. The metro uses two types of rolling stock. One is old Soviet with local modernization, the other is modern German. Both have the same travel conditions, the seats are located lengthwise and crosswise. The metro map is duplicated above each door.

29. Announcements of stops in both the old and the new may not be heard. Therefore, I advise you to look at the board in each carriage.

30. It will also inform you about the transfer.

We can continue the conversation about local transport for a long time. It is possible to purchase a ticket via SMS, possible e-tickets. You can find out about all this on the same website dpp.cz, which I indicated at the beginning. Taxis are not very expensive here, and parking is not very good in some areas. Eat intercity buses and suburban train lines.

I talked about what my girlfriend and I really needed while actively moving around the city. Our pass paid for itself, we weren’t afraid of control, and we figured out the tram routes in a few minutes. I hope it will be just as easy and convenient for you to move around Prague with my tips.

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Standing at a tram stop, you wait for “him.” After a few minutes, the rails begin to vibrate, tremble, and you see “he” coming out from around the bend - a red, bullet-shaped tram, bearing the style features of the 1960s that gave birth to it and still not outdated. The red T3 tram, which can often be seen on postcards and paintings by Prague artists, has become one of the brightest landmarks of Prague and its constant symbol.

Its history began 50 years ago, when on November 21, 1962, the first copy was launched through the streets of the Czech capital. Even before the tram began to be mass-produced, its prototype was presented at the 1960 international industrial fair in Brno. The fathers and creators of this technological miracle were designers Antonin Honzik and Frantisek Kardaus.

An unusual story happened with the T3 tram in March 1962. Right near the manufacturing plant at the intersection of Pilsen and Radlicka streets, he collided with a truck transporting barley. The tram driver received the nickname Barley King from his colleagues, and the tram itself began to be called “barley.”

By the end of 1962, Prague public transport had acquired 70 trams, which gradually began to displace the old double-sided vehicles, which at that time usually ran in combinations of three cars. By the way, you can still ride around the city on the old two-way tram as an attraction. These trams go through Wenceslas Square.

The new T3 trams caused a number of problems, resulting in the rails having to be widened and rebuilt. Two conductors rode on the tram with the driver. A permanent place was allocated for them in the carriage between the front and middle doors. That is why for a long time it was possible to enter the tram only through the front doors, the rest were used for exit. In the 70s, conductors were replaced by ticket vending machines.

The main customer of the Czechoslovak T3 trams was the Soviet Union. A total of 11,353 trams were delivered to the USSR!, while the total number of vehicles produced is 13,713. In 1988, T3 was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the most widely produced tram, and ČKD as the largest manufacturer of trams in the world.

Classic T3s stopped driving around Prague quite recently. The tram made its farewell run on November 18, 2012, but modifications of this model, which are almost indistinguishable in appearance, still make up 40% of the tram fleet in the Czech capital. Today, red trams run in 47 cities in several countries around the world, including Germany, Russia, Latvia, Belarus and even Uzbekistan. And for Prague, T3 remains the mark of distinction that is known on an equal basis with St. Vitus Cathedral and Charles Bridge.