Locals' map: Use-It Prague

USE-IT is an Europe-wide project which provide not-touristic maps of cities. It is updated regularly by young locals and it is non-commerical so you will not be bothert by adverts and too touristic traps. Take a look on the latest map of Prague!

Prague's river side

The river is back! Prague is reclaiming Vltava with a renovated river side (in Czech Náplavka). A place very popular by locals is worth of visiting also because of their photogenic modern architecture.

Take a look on Honest Guide video about the most popular Rašín Embankment - or take a look on events on the less crowded Hořejší Embankment.

Visit Prague's river Rašín Embankment on Saturday for the popular Farmers' Market

The Embankment has some spectacular views to offer.

(Photo: BoysPlayNice)

One day in Prague only? Here is what you shouldn't miss

I stumbled upon a nice blog post on what to see in Prague if you have only one day.

As all other suggestions on this page, I do not get any commissions - but I think this is a nice summary of the must-see in the historic city center. Take a look by clicking on the image below!

 

 

Local guide, Dana, have an idea how to best spend a day in Prague. (Source: praguebehindthescenes.com)

Tips from the Prague Tourism: walks, cafes, day trips

Are you looking for trustworthy and updated tips for Prague? I am very happy to recommend the official webpage of Prague city tourism. They are doing lately a great job showing interesting walks, cafes or day-trips.

Do you know what means PIS? It was Prazska informacni sluzba, "Prague information service" standing for the former unlucky name of the official tourism office of Prague. Luckily, they went through rebranding, renaming and - recreating their content. And now it is pretty great!

Cafes & walks

For example I like how they categorize cafes of Prague into historical, atmospheric and hipster/3rd wave. I provided links of best cafes before on this blog, yet this categorization can be very helpful. Of course, there are other specialized websites with less know cafes, for example this one from Czech Design on summer cafes with shady gardens (Google Translated).

Furthermore, I like more "Insiders like" walks around Prague quarters. A walk around Vinohrady and Albertov which I posted on this blog in 2011 - is combining two city tourism tours of Vinohrady and Vysehrad. I like their brochures for those tours a lot! If any link stops working , check their website or go to their office in the Old Town Hall.

From Vinohrady to Zizkov, one of several tours suggested by Prague City Tourism.

Art & Day-trips

Their overview of design/art places and shops is quite handy too. Among the day-trips from Prague  which I would like to do, is my favourite the visit of the Rückl Glassworks, where is produced the finest modern Bohemian crystal. They have also a great shop near the Old Town Square which is for sure worth of visiting.

Get tips on where to enjoy or buy Czech design.

(Both pictures in this post are from the Prague Tourism website)

An alternative to the Royal Route

The Royal Route is one of the most crowded routes in Prague. You will rather experience crowds of tourists and cheap souvenir shops than a magical feeling of a former coronation route of Czech kings.


Yet my friend tried to find an alternative - which will show you Prague much less crowded and much more authentic.

It starts at the Old Town square and it brings you to the Charles Bridge - yet it follows a different path as the map below illustrates. Let me know how did you like it!

Prague's centre basics + extended insider's tips

My friend went to Prague for the first time – they had a hotel at the center near the Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí) and he had a question: 

 „Is there any restaurant or bar or club which is a MUST TO SEE ( like an insider) ?“

Since I am not a bar or club expert I wrote about Prague's centre basics to give him a basic orientation. Also tips where to eat, the best of my knowledge about bars and clubs, tips about art (which I am much more informed about) and also a tip for the MUST-HAVE cake.

Note: I am updating and extending this article to reply also to other friends' questions.

Off the beaten track: Prague 2, Vinohrady and Albertov

If you have seen all the traditional tourist places (Old & New Town, the Castle with Mala Strana, Vysehrad) and you want to get to know real Prague life - explore Vinohrady and Albertov! Those are quarters in the wider centre with interesting places and genuine atmosphere. This is the right tour for your second or third trip to Prague.

Namesti Miru (Peace Square) at the green metro line where the walk starts.