Prague, capital of the Czech Republic, is a city with a rich cultural history. A popular destination for stag weekends and city breaks, the city has also been the backdrop for many a Hollywood movie.
Home to the largest ancient castle in the world, as well as a number of ancient churches and synagogues dotted round the city, Prague boasts a rich cultural history, with more modern influences present in the bustling nightlife of the ancient city. The rich variety of culture is present throughout the city, with a number of museums, galleries and concert halls from different influences - from Art Nouveau, Renaissance and Gothic to more ultra-modern designs, including the famous Dancing House.
Flights to the city have become more readily available from more UK airports, and every year thousands of tourists descend upon the Czech capital for city breaks, shopping stopovers and stag weekends.
After exploring the many castles and sights around both the New and Old Town sections of the city, you'll have no doubt worked up quite an appetite, and Prague has a wide variety of restaurants - ranging from traditional Czech cuisine to those which offer more modern fusion cuisine, and of course, there's the famous Czech beer to wash it down with.
Indeed, the cultural variety present in the Golden City attracts thousands of tourists each year, taking advantage of cheap flights to the Balkans in order to explore the historic city. There are an abundance of hotels around the city, providing a wide variety of accommodation for tourists from all over the world. And with more flights to Prague now available on the market, the city remains one of the most popular destinations for a short break in Europe.
Nightlife in Prague ranges from the serenity of operatic and classical performances, which are held in the many concert halls in Prague and remain an attraction for those looking for short city breaks. If you're feeling a bit more energetic, perhaps one of the many jazz clubs and discos located in around the city centre would be more to your taste.
The sixth most visited city in Europe, Prague has a variety of sights and nightlife to suit every taste. So whether you're looking to explore the museums, gaze upon a rich mixture of architectural styles or simply sample the local food and drink, Prague has something to suit everybody.