Top 5 reasons to visit Prague this summer

Prague is an incredibly beautiful ancient city, a must-see for travelers. Absolutely everyone who once visited the capital of the Czech Republic remains under a special impression and after a while returns here again. A walk through the marvelous Prague will allow you to be transported back to the Middle Ages, to feel the special atmosphere that reigned at that time in European cities. For those who decided this summer to visit this luxurious corner of Europe, it will be interesting to know what the city of Prague is famous for, what you can do here and where to go. Therefore, we propose to find out what Prague is interesting and consider the main 5 reasons to visit the Czech capital. Perhaps you can discover something new for yourself.

See sights and places of interest

Prague for a tourist is first of all architecture and sights. This ancient city beckons with its magnificent old castles, incredible architectural masterpieces, Gothic cathedrals, cobbled streets and rich history. You’ll want to walk around the Czech capital from the very morning until late at night. So if you are visiting Prague for the first time, don’t forget to bring comfortable shoes. The first place to go is the Old Town. Here you can discover many interesting sights: Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Powder Tower, Municipal House, City Hall, Týn Church, Prague Castle, visible from anywhere in the city.

After crossing the Charles Bridge you can get to another district of Prague – Mala Strana. Here you will find everything that tourists associate Prague with – castles, medieval houses, beautiful palaces, secret courtyards with gardens and peacocks, picturesque views of the city, churches, museums, cheap souvenir shops. The Waldstein Palace, St. Nicholas Church, Waldstein Garden, Lichtenstein Palace, Smierzycki Palace and Sternberg Palace are all worth seeing in this quarter. In the third, the oldest part of the city, the Cathedral of St. Vitus (Rijeka) is worth a visit. This masterpiece of Gothic architecture fascinates with its perfection, large size and luxury.

Separately it is worth noting museums. There are a huge number of them here. It is especially recommended visiting the Kafka museum, Alphonse Mucha, wax figures, DOX museum. Also do not forget to visit the Dancing House and have a photo session on its background. And from the observation deck of this building you can enjoy the most beautiful view of the city.

Taste Czech cuisine

Czech cuisine is famous for its hearty dishes, large portions, and reasonable prices. Everything here is very tasty and homemade. The menu of many restaurants is dominated by various meat dishes, soups in bread loaves, different kinds of cheese, eggs, appetizers, dumplings with sauces, bean dishes, pastries, many varieties of fragrant sausages. Potatoes, cabbage in different types, mushrooms, various vegetables are served as a side dish. Carp, trout, pike perch are cooked here.

The variety of dishes in local establishments will amaze even demanding travelers. When choosing where to have a rest in Prague, be sure to visit the restaurant “U Pauka”, where the real atmosphere of the Middle Ages reigns. Among the national dishes here you should try the Beef Tatarak appetizer, fried Smazhak cheese, goulash, dumplings with sauces, roast duck Bohemian-style, pork knuckle, garlic soup “Chesnechka”, beer appetizer drowned. During the meal here you are entertained with live medieval music, folklore, amusements, performance of artists, dancers, fakirs, fencers.

Visit erotic massage parlors

Prague is not only architecture and unforgettable excursions. It is a beautiful city with many ways to relax and unwind. Massage parlors and clubs with erotic/tantric massages are one of the Czech capital’s main attractions. The Czech capital has an incredible number of them, so there will be plenty to choose from, and you won’t be bored. It is noteworthy that erotic massage parlors work officially and their work is not prohibited by law. The services of such establishments are designed for both men, women and couples.

Visiting massage parlors will allow you to fully relax, relieve physical and mental tension, restore energy in an unobtrusive environment and most importantly – to get a new erotic experience. The tender hands of skillful masseuses will help you to achieve unforgettable sensations and realize the most secret fantasies. The staff knows all the subtleties and secrets of intimate massage, so they know how to satisfy even the most demanding clients. During the massage you will experience a variety of caressing touches: gentle stroking with the palm of your hand, slow and dynamic rubbing, kneading, warm washing. Soft feathers, silk ribbons, massage oils, lotions, etc. can be used to enhance sensual sensations. It is worth noting that most of the salons of this plan strictly adhere to the rule “no sex”, so you should not count on more.

Enjoy an authentic Czech beer

A tour of Prague’s pubs is a great way to sample a variety of Czech beers, relax and try something new. According to connoisseurs, Czech beer is unique and is considered the best in the world. Here it is brewed according to unique ancient recipes using high-quality healing water. You can choose from a variety of beers for every taste: dark, light, sweet, bitter. You can enjoy a beer drink in any restaurant, pub or bar. Particularly popular among locals and tourists are the Zlý časy, U Jelínků, Pivovarský dům, Lokál and the legendary U Pinkasů. Here you can taste a lot of beer varieties and decide on your favorite one.

You can also try classic Czech beer in restaurants. Tourists most often prefer the Shot Goose and On the Verandahs. The latter is located right in the factory, so you won’t find fresher Staropramen specialty beer anywhere else. It is always delicious here, with a large selection of fresh beer drinks and a pleasant atmosphere.

Make bargain purchases

Why do tourists go to Prague? Of course, people go here not only for the architecture and culinary masterpieces, but also for the bargain shopping. The sale season operates in summer and winter. The first wave lasts from January to the end of February, and the second wave lasts in July and August. Reviews about shopping in the Czech capital are only rave reviews, so it definitely makes sense to go here. It is full of fashionable boutiques, souvenir shops, and shopping centers, where you can buy almost any product at the most attractive price. Discounts can reach up to 70%, and during the sale season the cost of goods is additionally reduced by 30-50%. It is especially recommended visiting the Fashion Arena multi-brand outlet. Here you can buy not only shoes and clothes, but also sports goods, luxury accessories with Czech garnet, Czech glass, porcelain dishes, natural cosmetics based on thermal water and beer, decor made of Bohemian glass and much more. Antique markets, luxury stores such as Dior, Hugo Boss, Hermes, Swarovski, Armani, Cartier and Versace can be found on Paris Street.

Shopping centers selling mass-market clothes of the brands Zara, Marks & Spencer, Benetton, Vero moda are located on Na Prikope Street near Wenceslas Square. Inexpensive stores are located on Příkop. If you are interested in souvenirs and magnets with local sights, go to the Gevalax Bazaar, as the prices here are 30% lower than at souvenir stalls.

As you can see, we have listed only the main reasons to visit Prague, but in fact there are tons of them. Magical, unforgettable vacation in Prague will never let you get bored. The beautiful Czech capital will remain in your memory for a long time and will not leave indifferent even tourists who have traveled around the world.