Czech Republic (Czechia) Travel Guide 🇨🇿
Medieval castles, Gothic bridges, old towns, beer culture, cobbled streets & fairytale architecture — Prague, Český Krumlov & Brno
🌤 Live Weather — Prague
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Prague
🌍 Regions Bohemia · Moravia · Silesia
💱 Currency Czech Koruna (CZK)
🗣 Language Czech (English widely spoken in cities)
⏱ Time Zone GMT+1 (CET)
🔌 Plug Type Type C & E — 230V
Famous for: Charles Bridge · Prague Castle · Old Town Square · Astronomical Clock · Czech Beer
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Part of Schengen Area Schengen Visa required for many travelers Passport validity 6+ months- Travel insurance (30,000€ coverage) required
- Hotel booking & return ticket may be asked
- Proof of funds may be requested
Visa rules depend on nationality — check official updates before travel.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌸 Apr–Jun Pleasant spring & sightseeing
🌞 Jul–Sep Warm weather & festivals
🍁 Oct Autumn colors · fewer tourists
❄️ Dec Christmas markets & winter charm
Winters are cold — great for snowy old town views.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — €55–80 / ₹5,000–₹7,200 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — €90–140 / ₹8,000–₹12,500 per day
- 👑 Luxury — €200+ / ₹18,000+ per day
Prague is affordable compared to Western Europe.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Prague Castle Charles Bridge Old Town Square Astronomical Clock Český Krumlov Kutná Hora Brno Karlovy Vary🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Excellent metro & trams in Prague
- Trains connect major cities
- Buses cover small towns
- Walking is best inside old towns
Public transport is well-organized & affordable.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Main providers — Vodafone · T-Mobile · O2
- Tourist SIM packs available
- Strong 4G in cities
- Rural coverage varies
Passport may be required for SIM purchase.
💵 Money & Payments
- Local currency used (CZK)
- Cards accepted in most places
- Cash preferred in small shops
- ATMs widely available
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Goulash
- Trdelník (chimney pastry)
- Dumplings & stews
- Roast pork & cabbage
- Czech beer
Traditional food is hearty & Central-European style.
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Prague Spring Festival
- Bohemian Carnevale
- Beer & Food Festivals
- Christmas Markets
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Generally safe for tourists
- Pickpocket risk in busy old town areas
- Beware tourist-trap currency exchanges
- Use licensed taxis
🎒 What to Pack
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm jacket (winter)
- Umbrella / raincoat
- Universal adapter
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Cold winters
- Mild–warm summers
- Snow possible in winter
- Continental climate
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Old Town Square & Charles Bridge
- Day 2 — Prague Castle & Lesser Town
- Day 3 — Kutná Hora day trip
- Day 4 — Český Krumlov
- Day 5 — Brno / Karlovy Vary
❓ FAQs
Is English widely spoken?
Yes — especially in Prague & tourist areas.
Is Czech Republic affordable?
Yes — cheaper than most of Western Europe.
Is public transport safe?
Yes — clean, reliable & easy to use.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Ambulance 155
👮 Police 158
🔥 Fire 150
🧳 EU Emergency 112
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