Czech Republic Travel Guide

The overall climate of Prague is of a temperate nature with warm summers and chilly winters. The extreme change in seasons adds to the romantic charm of the city. December to February is a particularly cold period with temperatures falling below 0°C and bringing in little rainfall. March to May is the spring season and considered the best time to visit this city. June to August is a warmer period with summer at its peak but broken by heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. September to November is autumn and quite a pleasant time to visit Prague before it gets very cold. In general, late spring and early fall are the ideal periods to visit Prague – these are also less touristy compared to summer months. Irrespective of the weather, the Christmas and Easter festivities take Prague’s beauty to another level.  

Prague was the capital of the Bohemian kingdom and flourished during the Renaissance. It was the seat of several Roman Emperors, most famous being Charles IV. When the state of Czechoslovakia was carved out after World War 1, Prague became its cultural and economic capital. The city was attacked by Hitler’s army in 1939 and in 1989 after the Soviet Union began to collapse, the country’s first free elections were held. It is no wonder then that Prague is the hub of rich history which manifests in the form of chapels, castles and bridges. Many of these constructions went through the tumultuous violence and destruction of 20th century Europe. The major attractions include the Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and the Jewish Quarte, amongst many others. Since 1992, the historic center of Prague has been added to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites. The people of Prague are amicable and so is the city. When it comes to food and drinks, the Czechs are particularly famous for producing some of the best beer in the world – and rightly so. It is not just international brand names but traditionally produced local beer in regional microbreweries that win hearts.

Prague is located in the centre of Europe and it is the fourteenth largest city in the European Union. It is equidistant from the Baltic Sea, the North Sea and Mediterranean Sea. It is surrounded by Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Poland. In terms of terrain, it is flanked by mountains and the Vlata River cuts across the city, giving rise to picturesque landscapes that are ideal to cruise along in the evenings and nights. Getting a view of the city from the river is an experience that you must not miss. If you have the time, spend enough time cruising away from the city and into the silence. Prague is made up of four main areas to south of the river. On the East Bank are the Old Town, the New Town and the Jewish Quarter. On the West Bank are the medieval castle region and the Lesser Town. The famous Charles Bridge connects the East and the West Bank and this is a popular route taken by tourists while traversing the city.