A guide to Prague with unmissable sights, itinerary suggestions, practical tips, and general information.
Prague, the city of kings and artists, fascinates with its pristine beauty and almost timeless atmosphere. Between the Castle, the bridges over the Vltava, and the cobbled squares, everything exudes grandeur and melancholy. This practical guide takes travelers on a sensitive exploration of the Czech capital, blending historical heritage with vibrant local life.
Updated by our Petit Futé experts, this guide invites you to explore Prague:
• Discover the diversity of landscapes, original itineraries, and iconic places: Charles Bridge at dawn, the hidden gardens of Mala Strana, literary cafés, and lively districts where students and artists mingle.
• A historical and cultural perspective: Prague bears the traces of the Holy Roman Empire, flamboyant Baroque, Kafka, revolts, and rediscovered modernity. History can be read on every facade, culture can be heard on every street corner.
• Detailed maps, clever addresses, and our favorites: historic breweries, confidential museums, night walks, and secret viewpoints over the city.
A guide by Petit Futé, for travelers drawn to beauty, memory, and urban poetry.
