Prague walking route: Charles Bridge to Prague Castle
The route covers the main sights of Prague: Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Old Square with the Astronomical Clock, Wenceslas Square, a historical Jewish edition and the Petřín Lookout Tower. Ideal for the first acquaintance with the architecture and history of the Czech capital.
- Mode
- Places
- Start
- Prague City Overview
- End
- Petřín Lookout Tower
- Stops
- 9
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Prague City Overview — Czech capital, historic European city known for architecture and beer
- Žižkov Historic Neighborhood — Historic district in Prague with local character and atmosphere
- Charles Bridge — Iconic medieval bridge in Prague
- Prague Castle — Historic castle complex overlooking Prague
- Old Town Square — Historic central square in Prague
- Astronomical Clock — Famous medieval clock in Old Town Square
- Wenceslas Square — Historic square in New Town Prague
- Jewish Quarter — Historic area with synagogues and cultural sites
- Petřín Lookout Tower — Iron tower with panoramic views of Prague
Useful for your trip
- Save money
- Education at state Czech universities is free for foreigners. Language courses before admission last 9 months (September-May) and cost about 6000 euros per year.
- Save money
- Students who have completed language courses can receive a scholarship from prestigious universities (e.g. Charles University), which covers basic expenses.
- Save money
- Working as a taxi driver or construction worker 10 hours a day can earn about 100 euros per day or 2000 euros per month – the average salary in Prague.
- Food
- Beer in the Czech Republic is often cheaper than water. Pilsner was born in the Czech Republic. The average resident drinks 160 liters of beer per year.
- Where to stay
- The residential area of Žižkov is a historic part of the city with an intelligentsia, a large number of cafes, restaurants and beer pubs. Suitable for students and young people.
- Where to stay
- Karlin is a popular neighborhood that was revived after a flood 20 years ago. Now one of the most attractive and expensive areas with cafes, restaurants and modern architecture.
- Avoid
- Prague is not a metropolis. There is no intense drive of large cities (as in Dubai). Independent activity is required for development and achievement of goals.
- Tip
- The Czechs are conservative and cold to the first contact. However, with respect for their traditions and rules, they become friendly and help foreigners.
- Tip
- Foreigners in the Czech Republic can open a business, get mortgages and loans on equal terms with locals.
- Timing
- Unemployment in the Czech Republic is less than 3%. About 10% of the population (more than 10 million) are labor migrants who are actively integrating into society.
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