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Literary Prague — Kafka, Kundera and Bookshops Worth Visiting

Prague shaped Kafka, exiled Kundera, and inspired the most beloved satire in Czech literature. This guide traces the city's literary geography through writers' homes, landmark cafes, and the bookshops that keep the tradition alive.

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Prague in November — Low Season Charm and Velvet Revolution History

November brings the Velvet Revolution anniversary, St. Martin's Day feasts, and the first Christmas market stalls to Prague. Low crowds and prices make it a rewarding off-season visit.

Cold War Museum Prague — Inside the Nuclear Bunker

The Cold War Museum Prague is a nuclear bunker hidden beneath the Hotel Jalta on Wenceslas Square, built in the 1950s for Communist officials. Here is what you will see inside, how to book, and how it compares to the Museum of Communism.

The Velvet Revolution — Prague in November 1989

Fifteen thousand students marched through Prague on 17 November 1989 and set off a revolution that toppled the communist government in eleven days. Here is what happened and where the traces survive.

Strahov Monastery and Library — Prague's Most Beautiful Interiors

The Strahov Monastery has guarded two of Europe's most beautiful library halls since the 18th century, along with a Cabinet of Curiosities and a working brewery. Here is what to see and how to make the most of a visit.

St. Vitus Cathedral — What to See Inside

St. Vitus Cathedral took nearly 600 years to complete, and every century left its mark. Here is what to look for inside, from the Mucha stained-glass window to the Royal Crypt beneath the floor.

Prague in World War II — Occupation, Resistance and Liberation

Six years of Nazi occupation left Prague physically intact but scarred by terror, resistance, and the near-total destruction of its Jewish community. Here is what happened and where the evidence remains.

Prague National Museum — What to See and Is It Worth It?

The National Museum reopened in 2020 after an eleven-year renovation that transformed the building. Here is what to see inside, from the Pantheon hall to the 1968 bullet holes on the facade.

Prague Municipal House — Art Nouveau at Its Finest

The Prague Municipal House is the finest Art Nouveau building in the city, decorated by Alfons Mucha and a generation of Czech artists. Here is what to see inside and why this building changed Czech history.

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Jewish History in Prague — Eight Centuries in Josefov

The Jewish community in Prague spans eight centuries, from the 13th-century Old-New Synagogue to the post-1989 renewal. This is the history behind the synagogues, the cemetery, and the names on the walls.

Communist Prague — What Remains and What It Means

Forty-one years of communist rule reshaped Prague's skyline, public spaces, and daily life. Here is what remains and what it means for visitors today.

Art Nouveau in Prague — Mucha, Architecture and Hidden Details

Prague's Art Nouveau layer was built in a burst of creative energy between 1895 and 1914 and remains one of the most beautiful in Europe. Here is where to look and what to look for.

Prague Architecture — 1,000 Years of Building Styles in One City

Prague preserves architecture from every century since the 11th, from Romanesque cellars to Cubist facades found nowhere else on earth. Here is a chronological guide to the building styles you can see on a single walk.

Mala Strana — Prague's Most Charming Neighborhood

Mala Strana is Prague's baroque Lesser Town on the west bank of the Vltava, a district of curving streets, hidden gardens, and quiet courtyards below Prague Castle. Here is what to see, where to eat, and why it deserves more than a walk-through.

Jewish Quarter Prague — A Complete Guide to Josefov

Josefov is Prague's Jewish Quarter, holding six historic synagogues, Europe's oldest surviving Jewish cemetery, and the legend of the Golem. This guide covers the history, the museum circuit, and the insider details that bring each space to life.

A Brief History of Prague — From Slavic Settlement to EU Capital

Prague has been continuously inhabited for over a thousand years, and almost every era left visible traces in the city. Here is its history from Slavic origins to EU membership, connected to the places you can still see.

Franz Kafka in Prague — The City That Shaped His World

Franz Kafka was born in Prague, lived almost his entire life here, and turned the city into some of the most important literature of the 20th century. Here is where to find his Prague.

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Famous People from Prague — Writers, Composers and Rebels

Prague produced Kafka, Dvorak, Havel, Mucha, and a Danish astronomer with a metal nose. Here is where they lived, what they made, and what you can still find.

Tyn Church Prague — The Old Town's Most Iconic Silhouette

The twin spires of the Tyn Church define Prague's Old Town skyline, but most visitors never find the entrance or learn why the towers are different heights. Here is the full story behind the silhouette.

Charles Bridge Prague — History, Statues and When to Visit

Charles Bridge connects Old Town to Mala Strana across 516 metres of sandstone, lined with 30 baroque statues and flanked by medieval towers. Here is the history behind the stone, the statues worth stopping for, and when to visit without the crowds.

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Jewish Quarter Prague (Josefov): Visitor Guide & What to See

A complete guide to Prague's Jewish Quarter (Josefov). What to see, ticket prices, hours, six synagogues, the Old Jewish Cemetery, and Kafka's footsteps →