EuroCheapo's Czech Republic Articles

Dec 02 By Joann Plockova in Prague— It’s that time of year when Prague’s skies have turned gray and will stay that way for longer than most of us like. However, being the colorful city that it is—in terms of the variety of its activities options—Prague offers numerous ways to escape the gray and bring some color » Read more

Nov 11 By Joann Plockova in Prague— Prague offers so many varying styles of architecture that after a visit you can practically go home with a PhD. Within the city center and its immediate surroundings, you’ll find every architectural style from Gothic to Baroque, Cubism to Functionalism, and Art Noveau to the boxy beasts of Communism. And » Read more

Oct 29 By Joann Plockova in Prague— To experience one of Prague’s sweeter sides, head on in to one of the city’s myriad number of sweet shops. Called cukrárna in Czech, which stems from the word cukr, meaning sugar, these tasty little shops offer cakes, pastries, (what the Czechs call) “mini-desserts” and ice cream. The shops also » Read more

Oct 14 By Joann Plockova in Prague— Prague has its share of tours – via shuttle bus, horse drawn carriage, and antique car – but why would you pay top dollar when you can hop on the tram (street car) for just 26 kc? Comprised of 33 lines, Prague’s tram system offers not only a local perspective, » Read more

Oct 13 By Nicky Gardner and Susanne Kries— During a day or two in a small town in the Czech Republic this summer, we noticed a local gently chiding two tourists for smoking while standing at a bus stop in a small village. The lady’s reprimand was delivered in the politest possible way, and clearly no offence » Read more

Oct 04 By Joann Plockova in Prague—Prague is a magical city. But Prague Castle and the city’s exceptional architecture are only a part of what makes it such a must-visit. One of Prague’s lesser-known wonders is its myriad number of public parks. In warmer months when these green spaces are in full bloom, locals and tourists alike » Read more

Sep 16 Viewing great art often comes at a price, but in addition to offering an impressive number of museums and galleries, Prague offers plenty of opportunities for museum discounts on its already fair admission prices. These discounts include special reduced-price hours and even free hours. Here are a few museum discounts I’ve come across (or have » Read more

Sep 01 September marks wine harvesting season in the Czech Republic (yes, there is a beverage beyond beer here), and wine harvest festivals are held throughout the country in celebration. Amongst them is the weekend-long Prague Wine Festival (September 17-19, 2010). Along with the opportunity to sample hundreds of wines, this event offers an accompanying cultural and » Read more

Jul 23 There’s no denying Prague’s impressive array of museums. It’s quite difficult not to gape at the elegant National Museum looming over Wenceslas Square, for instance, and many an art fan has wiled away an afternoon at the Mucha Museum. But the city also presents a less formal, burgeoning art gallery scene. To plan your own » Read more