Preparing for Prague: Tips & Hints

1. Those, who expect to devote much time to walks around the city, are recommended to bring comfortable shoes with them. The reason for this is in the fact that the majority of streets are lined with stone blocks, so only comfortable shoes are suitable for long walks.

2. Fans of cultural events are advised to purchase ISIC card. It entitles you to a discount when you visit various museums, theaters and cultural institutions.

3. Drivers should be especially careful in Prague, because there is a strict speed limit throughout the city - 50 km/h.

4. The majority of cafes and small restaurants have special promotional stands installed near their entrances. These stands feature most popular dishes and prices for them.

5. Staroměstské náměstí is the location of best souvenir shops in whole city. Travelers typically purchase crystalware and Czech glass, as well as chocolate as souvenirs from Prague.

6. Tourists are recommended to give valuables to the reception or close them in a safe installed in the guestroom. Do not take much money and other valuables for you walk in the city.

7. When going to shops, you can notice that the price for the same type of products can differ no more than by 20%. The fact is that prices for the majority of goods are fixed, and this fact really simplifies life of shoppers.

8. The majority of exchange offices are concentrated in the city’s center. It may be quite problematic to find a place to exchange money in remote districts of the city. Many restaurants and shopping centers allow paying by credit cards of international standard.

9. Experienced travelers recommend buying your favorite souvenirs immediately. The thing is the range of souvenirs can vary greatly in various shops, so you simply can fail to find the item you’ve liked in other stores.

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Prague cityguide
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