Firstly, I want to thank everyone who writes reviews about their travels. They really help. After spending several days on the Internet searching for reviews and tips for Prague, we were easily able to find all the places that interested us. In addition, we withstood the meeting with the controller in the metro with dignity and learned how to use public transport.

Weather

We went to Prague for a week from 17 to 23 October. Before leaving, I looked on the Internet for the weather forecast in Prague for the duration of our trip. They promised 13-15 degrees. Having decided that the weather is not very different from ours (in Nizhny Novgorod the first half of autumn turned out to be very cold), I went in a long coat with a hood, insulated boots, a scarf, and gloves. I ended up looking ridiculous.

In fact, there was a “golden autumn” there. There was heavy rain only in the morning on the day of our arrival and on the night of our departure. And even if there was rain, it didn’t interfere at all. It will drizzle a little and then stop.

In general, I noticed that in Europe people are seasoned and do not wrap themselves up. If we had the same weather, we would already be wearing warm jackets and autumn boots. In Prague you could see men dressed in shorts and T-shirts or a girl in a jacket, trousers and flip-flops on her bare feet. In any case, the girls mostly wore shoes, not boots.

Tax Free

In the same tips for Prague, I read that it is more profitable to receive tax free in crowns, because in euros you will receive the amount at a very unfavorable rate. But there is one “but”. Having received a free taxi at the airport, I get to Duty Free, and... if you go to the right, you’ll get to Chanel, if you go to the left, you’ll find a Burberry handbag.

Why am I all this? We are all different people and our incomes are also different. With my 1200 crowns I couldn’t buy even the cheapest perfume. In Prague there are only boutiques in duty free. And souvenirs, the same mole from a Soviet-era cartoon, are even more expensive there than in souvenir shops. And we still broke down in souvenir shops when we saw that the smallest mole (about 10 cm) costs 190 crowns.

At first we wanted to get tax free in Prague itself. The envelope you receive from the seller has an address on it. Vodichkova 38. But this point is open until 16.00. We never made it before this time. This street is located in the Wenceslas Square area. Several streets run perpendicular to this square. The one you need is located where the trams run. If you are facing the monument with Wenceslas on horseback, then turn right, keeping to the left. Almost immediately you will see a blue Tax Free icon. It might make sense to get tax free in crowns here and spend it on the same souvenirs.

Puppet shop

I really liked the review about this store. I definitely wanted to find it and maybe even buy something. To be honest, I didn't care. And the prices are steep. A figurine measuring 20-30 cm costs 3000 CZK! Artists and doll makers may be interested in these figures. In my personal opinion, you need to go to this store in order to see that such a movement in art exists or to better feel the spirit and traditions of the country. But I wouldn’t recommend buying something as a souvenir.

There are a lot of Italian and Thai restaurants. That's not mine. Give me MEAT!!! We always tried to choose from the menu local cuisine. In the Czech Republic they cook very tasty meat and fish.

A funny thing happened to me. Near our hotel (Grand Majestic Plaza) there is a cafe. Morning, we just arrived, I want to eat. Check-in at the hotel is not earlier than 13.00. Therefore, when I saw pictures of different dishes on the cafe window, I did not read the menu. We took soup, main course, and salad. We sit and eat. I realize that I can neither taste nor smell food. When we had already left the cafe, only then did I see the inscription “Vegetarian” at the top. I don't want to offend anyone and respect other people's choices, but for me, eating soy meat is the same as chewing paper.

Where we had a really tasty meal was at Uezd. If you stand with your back to the cafe, then directly in front of you across the road will be the first funicular station, and to the left is a monument to the victims of communism. There are actually several cafes on this street. The one you need (unfortunately, I don’t remember the name), with a green facade, I think it also says Pasta. In the basement they have a gallery of works by young artists. That's where we ate divine meat and most importantly REAL!!! It was served with lots of gravy and delicious potato dumplings. And all this was washed down with dark beer. Mmm! Yummy!

We ate different dumplings: there are dumplings similar to ours, mostly served similar to bread. The potato ones turned out to be the most delicious.

Also for lovers of fermented milk products, the Czech Republic has very tasty yoghurts.

Kolbenovsky market

Easier to find. Yellow metro line, Kolbenovo station. Exit the metro, cross the road and go right. Throw 20 CZK coins into the machines at the turnstile, there is also a guard standing nearby. At first I tried to give the money to the guy in the booth (this was before reaching the turnstile). I still don’t understand why there is a line there and what they pay for. An elderly Czech man standing behind me in this booth explained to me that I was supposedly positioned in the wrong place.

As I understand it, this is, after all, a food and clothing market, first and foremost. And along its perimeter and 3 more rows on the left are flea rows. It was interesting to see, but I wouldn’t go there a second time. A slight feeling of disgust remains. Although if you are a collector, you will most likely find something valuable in a pile of this trash.

We went there because my husband collects coins and I wanted to see porcelain figurines for friends. The coins are expensive 300 CZK apiece, and the figures: I bought a small 10 cm figurine for 30 CZK, and a 20 cm figurine for 150 CZK. Just look carefully before purchasing. Otherwise, I was staring at it (the figurine of a girl with birds turned out to be really very beautiful) and did not immediately notice that one bird’s tail had been broken off. And the other figurine had to be washed for a long time afterwards to remove the dirt that had accumulated inside.

I did not expect to see such a huge number of German coins, insignia, military uniforms and photos (there was even a photo of Hitler). I understand that Czechoslovakia was occupied by the Nazis during World War II. But to be honest, I expected to see our Soviet coins and badges.

Excursions

The first time we were in Prague was three years ago. Then every day we were busy with some kind of excursion. We attended several excursions in Prague itself, went to Orlik Castle, Karlovy Vary, Vienna, Dresden. This is the standard set.

I'm a bit of a history buff, I prefer to observe people and their traditions in modern world, interested in language. But I believe that when you first come to a country, you should definitely visit a few sightseeing tours, relating specifically to the history and architecture of a given city and country. This will help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of another country and culture, and better understand the traditions of the people.

On the second trip we faced different challenges. We wanted to slowly wander around the city ourselves, visiting the so-called non-tourist routes. True, we still went on an excursion to Saxon Switzerland(my husband really wanted to take pictures there). There we visited Königstein fortress, and then nature reserve Bastei, where there are mountains of unusual shape.

Žižkov TV Tower

You may or may not like it, but this “miracle” is worth a look. They say it looks like both a spaceship and a Kalashnikov assault rifle. And the children crawling back and forth on it with barcode-shaped dents instead of faces are stupefying.

Easy to find: green metro line, get to the station Jiriho z Podebrad, exit the metro and on the left behind the houses you see the TV tower. From the metro you will understand where to go, it will take 5-10 minutes. You can see exactly the same babies on Kampa Island, but already crawling on the ground in the park.

Petrin Hill

Here you can visit copy Eiffel Tower, rose garden, mirror labyrinth.

Despite the middle of October, roses were blooming in the rose garden. Of course, they were already withered, but still fragrant. Unfortunately, we didn’t get into the mirror maze; there was a huge queue there. And we still had to go down the hill, because from October 7 to October 25 the funicular was not working. In some places the descent was quite steep and for another two days after that my legs ached from unaccustomed use. By the way, if you climb the hill on foot, you can do a lot beautiful photos views of Prague from above.

As for the replica of the Eiffel Tower, the pleasure costs 115 crowns. There are two observation platforms: one is lower, the other is higher. The stairs are narrow and take a long time to climb. There is an elevator in the center of the tower, but it was not working. On medium observation deck It’s beautiful, but at the very top, in my opinion, there’s nothing to do. And the view is no longer the same, and it’s scary, even slightly nauseous. We were there on a day off, which is probably why there were so many people, we had to struggle to get to the window to look and take photos.

Advice

Before leaving, look for information on events during your stay in Prague. We are very lucky! I knew that from October 17 to 20 there would be Festival of light and 3D mapping. At special stands throughout Prague you could pick up a map where the festival locations were marked. There were a lot of them, about 30 or even more. We were in a cube on Old Town Square and near the wall of some museum. I won’t describe it, you have to see it for yourself. If you are interested, type “3D mapping” into a search engine, a video is better.

We lived around Revolution Square (where the Palladium shopping center is) and accordingly within walking distance from Old Town Square. There was always something going on there, no matter what time of day we went there.
To summarize, I want to say that no matter what time of year you go to Prague, you will never be disappointed.

Happy travels!

Certainly, What are the main attractions in Prague?, which it is simply indecent not to know about and not to visit during a trip. Below we post information about the most interesting places, buildings and monuments, with photos.

Charles Bridge, the first stone of which was laid by Charles IV himself. A walk along it gives you the opportunity to admire thirty pavements medieval towers. And if you touch the statue of St. John of Nepomuk and make a wish, then wait for it to come true.

Photo: “Musicians on the Charles Bridge.”

Photo: “View of the Charles Bridge from the shore.”

Prague Castle and its pearl - Cathedral St. Vitus, where the coronation ceremony of the Czech kings took place. The city is located on the left bank of the Vltava, on the top of a hill. Its ensemble unites several temples and palaces built in different architectural styles. It is now the residence of the President of the Czech Republic.

Photo: “St. Vitus Cathedral.”

Castle-fortress Vysehrad. Located on the right bank of the Vltava. An important strategic defensive structure, one of the residences of the Czech kings. The views from the fortress walls of the castle are amazing beautiful views to Prague.

Jewish Quarter or Jewish City. Occupies the central part of the Old Town. Previously there was a Jewish ghetto here. A small area in which many architectural monuments have been preserved - sculptures of Moses and Rabbi Lev, the Jewish Town Hall with a clock moving in the opposite direction, the Jewish Cemetery, memorial plaques in honor of famous personalities.

Photo: “Old synagogue in the Jewish Quarter.”

Photo: “Residents of the Jewish Quarter.”

Photo: “Walk through Old Town Square.”

Old Town Square, surrounded by historical buildings: Kinski Palace, St. Nicholas Cathedral, Town Hall, Tyn Church. The astronomical clock at the Town Hall - Prague Orloj - is especially popular among tourists. As their battle begins, twelve apostles appear, one after another. The windows open one by one, from which Voluptuousness, Greed, Panache, and Death appear.

Photo: “Astronomical clock - Prague Orloj”.

The Dancing House is a relatively modern attraction (built in 1996). The unique design reflects the spirit of deconstructivism. The house consists of two cylindrical towers - a curved and a straight one - symbols of the legendary Broadway dance duo Fred Astaire and Ginger Roberts.

Photo: “Dancing House”.

Perhaps we'll stop at the number "seven". This main, most famous sights of Prague, although not all of them. But the number is considered lucky and may it bring good luck to those who are planning to visit this wonderful city in spring or autumn. We will also stop because in the capital of the Czech Republic there are many interesting places that guidebooks are silent about, but they are no less beautiful and worthy of a tourist’s glance. It is impossible to talk about everything within the framework of an introductory article. But short review some of them will be useful.

Photo: “View of the city from the Powder Tower.”

Residents of the capital of the Czech Republic like the provocative work of sculptor David Černý. His works with political implications can be found in different places in the city. Under the dome of the first floor of the Lucerne shopping arcade, located in the center of Wenceslas Square, you can see a sculpture of Wenceslas seated on the belly of a dead horse hanging upside down. In such an unusual manner, the sculptor criticizes the Czech government and, surprisingly, the sculpture is not dismantled. On the territory of the German Embassy (on the reverse side, which can be reached if you turn from the Charles Bridge towards Mala Strana, walk along the street running parallel to the main one, and then through the park) there is a work by the sculptor “The Sachsenring Trabant car on human legs”. It symbolizes the political refugees who, in 1989, left eastern Germany for the Czech Republic in Trabants like these. On Gusovaya Street, between the roofs of two houses, you can see a sculpture of a man hanging in space and holding onto a beam with one hand. Thus, the master demonstrates how far the intelligentsia is from the people. A funny sight is the Žižkov TV Tower, with David Černý's dolls climbing up it.

Photo: “Sculptures - Victims of Communism.”

As you climb the stairs leading to Petrin Hill, you will encounter “victims of communism,” sculptures that look like people being destroyed.

Photo: “Inscription at the sculptures Victims of Communism.”

There are a lot of attractions in Prague. And ancient, and not so, and modern. There are also monuments and museums that commemorate the exploits of the inhabitants during World War II. To see all the interesting places, 3 or 4 days will not be enough, try to allocate at least 5 or 7 days. Better yet, return to this city several times, walk around it in summer, autumn, winter and at any time of the day. Visit not only well-known tourist places, but also look into secluded corners. Every time you will find something new, interesting and thus discover your Prague, unique and inimitable.

Photo: “Walking down the street in autumn.”

Photo: “Krtek - a souvenir from Prague.”

Autumn in Prague is rich in various events. Traditionally, farmers' fairs are organized in the central regions; in October and November various exhibitions and festivals. Autumn in the Czech capital is always bright and cheerful, you won’t be bored. If you are planning trip to Prague in autumn for 4 days or a week, but have not yet decided on the choice of hotel where you want to stay, pay attention to a budget hotel in the very center of Prague. 3 stars, quiet street, daily cleaning, excellent breakfast.

This hotel is popular among our compatriots because... It is located next to the metro in the very center of the city. You can also choose a hotel in the private sector of Prague - further from the center, but in a quiet location. It takes 15-20 minutes to the center by tram.

Budget hotels in the historical center of Prague.

We always try to stay in inexpensive hotels and as close to the city center as possible, so that after walking we don’t have to spend 1-2 hours returning to our room. Popular services offer hundreds of options and you can choose a week. We have selected for you HOTELS IN THE CENTER WITH BREAKFAST. These are the booking options that are most popular among Russian tourists. You can also immediately buy air tickets to Prague at a favorable price. We wish you more interesting travels.

Prague is a city that is difficult to forget once you have been there. Vintage narrow streets, gothic cathedrals and the cute cafes on the embankment are firmly etched in your memory for a lifetime.

Prague for real Old city. The first mention of the city dates back to the 9th century AD. And in translation from the language of the ancient Slavs, the name of the city is translated as a threshold or threshold to the stars.

The capital of the Czech Republic was built over centuries. There were also dark times when the city was only ruins, however, Prague was always rebuilt and subsequently shone in all its splendor.

Today the Czech capital consists of 15 districts. Each district is rich and simply replete with various attractions and ancient monuments that are a must-see.

Old Prague amazes tourists with its architecture. Each tourist discovers his own “Prague” here. And there are a lot of tourists here. Every year, several million guests from abroad pass through the city by car, stay in hotels, or simply explore local attractions.

Prague is very easy to get to in autumn. This is especially true for Russian tourists, who can use the services of Russian Railways and travel by train. Or buy plane tickets and be in the Czech capital in a few hours. In addition, you should not cross out this way of getting there by car. It is enough to have only 3 documents that will go on such a trip to Prague: a foreign passport, a Schengen visa and a green card. The advantage of this method will be greater mobility when moving around the city.

Prague is beautiful at any time of the year. In spring and summer, the capital blooms and turns green, delighting Czechs and visitors with moderate warmth and clear weather. Winter gives the city stiffness and grandeur, thanks to which Prague becomes dark, however, it does not lose any of its attractiveness. As for visiting the Czech capital in the fall, the choice is yours. Autumn in Prague is a slow transition from summer to winter. In September it is still difficult to say what time it is, summer or autumn? Although October already begins with rainy days, it is still very warm. But November pleases Prague residents with falling leaves and cool weather, and frosts also occur. Still, it’s autumn best time for a trip to Prague. There are fewer European and Chinese tourists, the weather is difficult to distinguish from summer, and most importantly, prices and rates in hotels are becoming significantly lower. And this decline will continue until December, when tourists again flock to Prague to celebrate Christmas and New Year.

You can safely go to Prague in the fall, there is something to see there. Although some medieval castles and other ancient attractions are closed for the autumn-winter period and do not allow tourists, many still remain open.

As you know, the Czech capital can be divided into 2 parts – old and new. The bulk of all interesting for tourists places are concentrated in Old Prague. To explore everything conveniently, it is recommended to rent a car or just go on foot.

But where to start? Of course, from bridges. There are 18 of them in Prague. The most famous is the Charles Bridge, which is a true masterpiece of medieval architecture. The mere fact that this bridge took half a century to build makes you think about its greatness.

After visiting the Charles Bridge and the beautiful sculptures located on it, you can explore Prague Castle. It was here that Czech statehood was born, in this place there was the residence of monarchs for centuries, and now there is a presidential palace. In addition, the complex includes the old royal castle and St. Vitus Cathedral.

Known throughout the world in the past for its bloody executions, Old Town Square is located in the very historical center of the city. On the square there is a monument to Jan Hus and the Old Town Hall, built in the 14th century. The Town Hall is one of Prague’s trump cards; it is depicted on many postcards and guidebooks. The town hall is famous for the fact that it has a real astronomical clock on its south side. Every hour the chimes strike, and after the fight the rooster crows, and then a whole procession of ancient figurines appears. This action is a must see!

Prague is a city of churches and cathedrals. Moreover, they were built in different time starting from laying the first stone. There are Catholic, Protestant and Jewish churches in the city. There are also mosques and Orthodox churches.

Among the buildings related to religion and valuable from an architectural point of view are the Tyn Temple, the Strahov Monastery, the Cathedral of St. Nicholas and the Old New Synagogue in the Jewish area. It will take more than one day to visit all the temples in the city, but you definitely need to see the main ones, although this will take a whole day.

Museum and gallery lovers will also enjoy the Czech capital. Almost all of them operate in the fall and welcome new art lovers. National Museum– the oldest of the museums in Prague. There is a whole treasury of works of art that would be the envy of even the Hermitage.

The wax museum is one of the largest in the world. It has wax figures of almost all celebrities and prominent political figures of the past.

Prague can be called the center of musical life of Eastern Europe. The city has its own conservatory and many museums dedicated to music. The Czech Music Museum and the Mozart Museum are of greatest interest to tourists interested in modern and classical music.

It is difficult to list all the sights of Prague. The main thing is to start exploring this old City, and your feet will lead you to the famous Wenceslas Square, Loret or the city zoo. After exploring Old Prague, you can grab a bite to eat, taste traditional Czech dishes and beer.

So, you can safely go to Prague in the fall and enjoy the beautiful autumn weather, low prices and wonderful architectural masterpieces.

We were in the Czech Republic from 11/20/05 to 11/27/05.
When preparing for a trip, the first thing you face is a choice - which hotel to choose? You study reviews, analyze offers from different travel agencies, weigh the pros and cons. After all, a mistake can ruin your vacation.
It seems to me that we didn’t miss a beat with the Akha Hotel. The main advantage of the hotel is its convenient location. Twenty minutes of walking and you are at the Old Town Square, admiring the town hall and the Church of St. Nicholas. Near the hotel there are two metro stations (Florenc, Namesti Republiky), a tram stop and a bus station, many restaurants and shops.
The rooms correspond to the three-star status of this "elderly" hotel. A little old, but everything is clean and quite cozy. There are no complaints about the cleaning either. Returning late in the evening, we found our room in perfect order. True, they forgot to look under the bed, and what if there was dust there... The foyers on each floor are very unusually decorated: large paintings of Gothic-mystical content, evoking the atmosphere of medieval Europe. Out of curiosity, we walked through all the floors of the hotel. A memorable painting, although to some it may seem like a gloomy daub.
One of the downsides is the elevator, which is very slow. It moves vertically so slowly that it can be overtaken on foot.
Now a few words about nutrition. Breakfast surprised me with the variety and quality of food. In addition to decent coffee (though I’m not an expert), the coffee machine also dispensed cappuccino. There were even fruits: kiwi, bananas, tangerines. I remember the original soups and a lot of delicious pastries. I've probably said everything about the hotel.
I would like to praise “Amigo Tours” for the excursions included in the “Golden Prague” tour program. They were well organized and interesting (congratulations to the guide Irina Belova). We visited Cesky Krumlov and Karlovy Vary, these cities are rightfully considered the most beautiful in the entire Czech Republic. In our free time, we went to Kutna Hora and Vysehrad on our own. We walked around historical center Prague, rode on a motor ship along the Vltava, ate and drank delicious beer in the restaurants of the old city.
Now some general advice. I recommend that anyone traveling to Prague at this time of year dress warmly. There is a decent breeze on the embankments and it may even snow or rain unexpectedly. Wear comfortable shoes, there are cobblestones all around, so don’t wear heels a lot (this is especially for women). If you are still frozen, you can warm up with hot wine with spices, svaržak in Czech. I’ve heard that Czechs treat Russians with “chillness,” but we didn’t think so. Communication in bars, restaurants, and on the street took place in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Just try to be basicly polite and open. A smile and a few words of Czech learned from a guidebook will not hurt for communication.
For those who love literature, I dare to recommend reading Franz Kafka (especially “The Castle”) and Leo Perutz before the trip.
I think this will help you look at Prague from a new perspective and feel more deeply the soul of the mysterious ancient city.
In general, Prague opens up differently for everyone, depending on the character and tastes of the person. But what can I say with confidence, it will not leave anyone indifferent!
P.S.
If your departure to Moscow from the hotel is scheduled before the restaurant opens, ask at the reception in the evening for a lunch package (a kind of dry ration for the road, instead of breakfast). You will have something to eat at the airport while waiting for your flight.

About country " "

Nature

About the resort ""

Nature

Food (restaurants, cafes)

Night life

Shopping (shops, markets)

Cost/quality ratio

About the hotel “Axa 3*”

Description of Prague in autumn, helpful information about the weather, water and air temperature in autumn in Prague from “Subtleties of Tourism”

  • Tours for the New Year to the Czech Republic
  • Last minute tours to the Czech Republic

The weather in Prague in autumn varies. September temperatures are still considered summer, and in October the thermometer usually stays at +16-18 °C, but the nights become cold. It rains infrequently in October and dry weather prevails. In October there are already significantly fewer tourists, so you have every chance to save on travel and hotel accommodation. In November, negative temperatures are expected and snow may fall, but most likely it will melt very quickly. It rains quite often in November, so take care of warm clothes and an umbrella in advance. But it is in autumn that Prague takes on a romantic look and is filled with special colors. Anyone who travels to the City of a Hundred Spires in the fall will see it in a special light.

Visiting glass factories and breweries in the Czech Republic is a very exciting event.

Autumn is a time for a leisurely exploration of Prague. It doesn't matter whether you've been here before or are here for the first time, visit all the traditional places: Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Lesser Town and Wallenstein Palace... You'll see what the city looks like in autumn colors and fall in love with Prague even more.

Go on a tour of medieval castles, take the bus yourself or hire a guide. Visit glass factories and breweries - this is a very exciting experience. If you have the time and financial resources, you can book a tour from Prague to the wine-growing regions of the country.

Tasting the many varieties of Czech beer is what you can do if you get tired of contemplating the architectural beauty. Most likely, your vacation will not be enough to try all types of foamy drink and choose the best one. Yes, this is impossible. Just enjoy what's happening.

  • Where to stay: Starting point for traveling, it is best to choose Prague directly - there are a huge number of hotels here, and all the attractions and major transport hubs are always at hand. Ideal for lovers of a relaxing holiday resort town Poděbrady, which is located just a few tens of kilometers from the Czech capital.
  • What to see: After walking the streets and seeing a crazy number of attractions in the beer capital of the world Prague, you should definitely go to cozy Benesov, in the vicinity of which there is one of the most beautiful castles in the Czech Republic - Konopiste, look into the resort town of Podebrady and the “health resort of all Rus'” Karlovy Vary, visit the “Silver City” » Kutna Hora, as well as majestic castles Karlštejn, Český Sternberk, Detenice and Křivoklát. No less interesting will be a trip to the homeland of the famous Czech beer -