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Prague / Czechia

3 questions, each answered from published authorities with the sources listed.

Panoramic view of Prague Castle on the Hradčany ridge, seen from across the river in the Old Town — Photo: Stefan Bauer, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.5 Author Stefan Bauer · CC BY-SA 2.5 File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit Prague, Czechia, for the best experience?May, June and September — the Prague–Clementinum record puts July's mean at 70.7°F (21.5°C) and January's at 34.9°F (1.6°C), so the shoulder months sit either side of…

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in Prague on a first visit?Start with the Prague Castle main circuit at 450 CZK for an adult — it is the paid route through the complex that holds St Vitus Cathedral, and it is the one ticket a…

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in Prague, and which local food or drink is worth trying?Order a Czech pale lager and treat the designation seriously — "České pivo" is a registered protected geographical indication, entered in the EU register on 17 October…

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