Google Maps launches immersive AI models of iconic Prague monuments
Photos and live data are used to show Prague Castle, Old Town Square and other sites as they would look in real time, including the weather.
Tourist interest in historic Prague paternoster leads to temporary shutdown
An elevator that usually never stops is being shut down for repairs due to damage from tourists; when it reopens, new rules will be in place.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Bullying on the rise in Czech schools, DJ Boris Brejcha announces Prague concert, and more buzzworthy headlines for March 14, 2023.
Prague sinks CZK 8.25m into campaign to attract culture tourists, not drinkers
The city wants to appeal to more culturally-minded vistors and fewer tourists looking for budget booze and parties.
Prague Castle likely to remove security checkpoints this spring
According to Czech Interior Minister Vít Rakušan, the main security checkpoint at Prague Castle should become a thing of the past after April.
Prague Castle will open its previously inaccessible spaces to the public
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From March, the castle will offer a series of special tours rather than raise the current basic entry for its traditionally visited spaces.
Baby zoo animals and a new home for gorillas: A look back at Prague Zoo in 2022
The arival of pangolins from Taiwan as well as the rebound of visitors after Covid were other important events last year.
Prague library's tower of books becomes a viral tourist sensation
Following viral TikTok videos, Prague's Municipal Library has seen lines of tourists queuing up outside its doors to see Matěj Krén's Idiom.
The Museum of Fantastic Illusions puts you in the picture
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See yourself flying or in over 100 other different situations in a unique museum in Prague.
An interactive replica of a Cameroon forest now houses gorillas in Prague
The zoo's new pavilion is an immersive experience for visitors with sights and sounds of Central Africa plus an array of wildlife.
Prague ranks high for its beauty, according to ‘scientific analysis’
The Golden City has a high number of buildings that match the golden ratio, which has been a measurement of beauty since ancient times.
Prague’s Charles Bridge ranked among the world’s most beautiful sights
Tripadvisor users called the medieval bridge ‘beautiful’ in over 10,000 reviews, the most for any sight in the Czech capital.
New map gives Prague visitors tips and tricks for blending in with the locals
The new edition of the Use-It map promotes sustainable tourism as well as exploring outside the city center.
Prague launches new campaign to bring back international tourists
Prague City Tourism, CzechTourism, and Prague Airport have launched a joint campaign promoting Prague in 14 countries across the world.
Prague wants to extend its drinking ban to 200 more places from July
A nighttime ban on drinking at Náplavka, stricter rules for open containers, and no drinking near public transit is likely.
Winning designs for Prague Market revitalization project revealed
The long-neglected area in Holešovice will undergo a multi-year transformation into a shopping and culinary center.
Prague Castle’s gardens and moat reopen on April 1
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Security checks upon entry will continue to be enforced during the Russian-Ukraine war.
