Why visit
Prague's Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, and Castle District survived WWII intact. One of Europe's best-preserved medieval cityscapes. Across the Vltava is the newer, quieter side.
Prague at a glance
City population
1.3 million
Metro: 2.7 million
Elevation
200 m
656 ft
Time zone
UTC+1 (UTC+2 DST)
Europe/Prague
Airport
PRG
Václav Havel Prague
Founded
9th century
Getting around
Metro (3 lines), trams, buses
Signature dish
Svíčková, Trdelník, Czech beer (pivo) culture
Neighborhoods for travelers
Old Town (Staré Město)Lesser Town (Malá Strana)VinohradyŽižkov
Czechia at a glance
Country center
49.8°, 15.5°
Coast
Landlocked
Country area
78,865 km²
30,450 mi²
Country population
10.5 million
133/km²
Subregion
Central Europe
Currency
Czech koruna (Kč)
CZK
Dial
+420
Languages
Czech, Slovak
Demonym
Czech
Internet
.cz
UN
Member state
ISO code
CZ / CZE
Where in the world
49.8° · 15.5°
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Did you know
- Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle in the world by area (70,000 m²).
- The Astronomical Clock on Prague's Old Town Hall has been operating since 1410. Still originally medieval.
- Czechs drink more beer per capita than anyone. In Prague, a beer is often cheaper than water.
- Czechs drink more beer per capita than any other country: about 150 L per person per year.
- Prague has one of the best-preserved medieval city centers in Europe (UNESCO).
Bordering Czechia
Traveler notes
- Astronomical Clock hourly show
- Cross Charles Bridge at dawn to beat crowds
- Lesser Town (Malá Strana) is quieter and beautiful
Plan checks
- Choose a neighborhood first: many capitals have tourist centers that are not the best places to stay.
- Public transport passes usually beat taxis and rideshares for multi-day visits.
- Reserve top restaurants 2–4 weeks out and plan two standout meals per city.
- Check opening days. Major sites close on Mondays or Tuesdays in many countries.
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Frequently asked about Prague
What currency is used in Prague?
Prague uses the Czech koruna (Kč), ISO code CZK.
What languages are spoken in Czechia?
The primary languages are Czech and Slovak.
What is the international calling code for Czechia?
The calling code is +420.
What airport serves Prague?
Václav Havel Prague (IATA: PRG).
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