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Medieval Europe and the World’s Strongest Beer
Prague is the best preserved Medieval city in Europe with the entire city center listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. I was instantly struck by the overwhelming medieval Gothic architecture around every corner. Every street and little alleyway you walk down seems to lead to more incredible sights and sounds. Prague is a beautiful throwback to what Europe would have looked like in the Middle Ages.
The dramatic Gothic architecture and towering spires made me feel like I was in the Disney film Quasimodo; you know where he’s locked away in the centuries old cathedral tower overlooking the city. From stunning churches and cathedrals, to world class museums, to the ‘strongest beer in the world’, Prague is truly a city for history lovers and adventure seekers.




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Let’s first take a quick tour around the old town center and hit a few of the major sites to give you a good feel of the medieval city. Prague’s old town is the center of the action, and the area where the city sees its most visitors. The Old Town Square is surrounded by Gothic architecture and serves as a popular meeting space for locals and tourists alike. One site not to be missed in the Old Town Square, besides marveling at the Gothic architecture, is Prague’s Astronomical Clock. As the world’s first astronomical clock, it has become the most visited attraction in Prague that draws millions of tourists every year. Every hour the historic clock comes alive with song and dance. It’s nothing more than a few head nods and body turns from little statuettes, but in the medieval period that would have been quite the show. Perhaps Prague’s most iconic image, Charles Bridge, serves as one of the only surviving gated bridges in Europe. All of Europe used to be littered with guarded bridges such as this, but over the centuries war and technological advancement has seen them all but destroyed. Once the only crossing over the Vltava River, the bridge today is lined with dozens of old Christian statues and imagery, a further reminder of the city’s rich historic past. The bridge is often a quiet place at night, but comes alive during daylight hours bustling with local artists, painters, streets peddlers, and vendors alongside travelers crossing the bridge. You might be surprised to learn that Prague also has the largest castle in the world. Dating back to the 9th century, Prague Castle is officially the largest castle in the world occupying a gigantic 750,000 square feet of space. Much of the castle is still in use by government officials, but you can still awe at the castle’s magnificent size, stroll the castle gardens, and visit the ancient St. Vitus Cathedral on the castle mount. Golden Lane is an ancient street within the Prague Castle complex also worth checking out, dating back to the 15th Century. It was while I was wondering around the historic city center that I made some new friends to explore Prague’s beer scene with. I met a couple of awesome Italian gals while walking around, and we met a local that told us about this place, U Medvídků, which apparently boasted the strongest beer in the world. Well of course we had to go see this for ourselves so we made our way there. We walked into a local hall where we found some serious beer drinkers. The history of U Medvidku dates back to 1466 with the house named after one of its first owners, Mr. Jan Nedvídek, who founded the brewery and manufactured beer until 1898. The 550-year old institution is today famous for its X-Beer 33. The dark, bittersweet lager ferments for six months in an oak barrel with an alcohol content of 11.8%, making it the strongest brew in the Czech Republic, and apparently the strongest made beer in the world. Be sure to line the stomach with hearty local foods and remember to pace yourself as the beer can easily get away from you. We had a few more glasses than we perhaps should have and then continued to explore Prague’s nightlife scene. One of the coolest things I found with the nightlife scene is the abundance of underground bars and unique setups, like the underground ice bar we stumbled onto. You get your own fur coast as you walk into the glitzy ice bar…but that’s a story for another time!

Jack Baumann
Hi, my name is Jack Baumann, and I have a passion for helping independent travelers unlock the wonders of Europe. I founded Guidester - we build personal mobile guidebooks sourced from local experts - so travelers could cut through the noise and dive deeper into the wonders of Europe. I hope you enjoy my stories and tips!

Jack Baumann
Hi, my name is Jack Baumann, and I have a passion for helping independent travelers unlock the wonders of Europe. I founded Guidester - we build personal mobile guidebooks sourced from local experts - so travelers could cut through the noise and dive deeper into the wonders of Europe. I hope you enjoy my stories and tips!
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Local Tips
For great views of the city head to Petrin Hill. The hill is nearly completely covered in parks, lovely views of the city, and some interesting sites as well. The Observation Tower, which looks like a mini Eiffel Tower, was created in the competition with Paris for cultural dominance.
The Czech Republic is not on the Euro but rather a local currency called the 'koruna'. $1 USD equates to about 25 Czech Koruna.
Depending on which country you’re coming from, your money should take you a long way in Prague. Unless you’re in the busiest tourist areas, food is cheap, beer is cheap (around a $1.50 a beer), and most attractions are inexpensive as well.
Walking:
Prague's historical center is fairly compact and walking around the major sites will be easy for most travelers. This is the preferred means of getting around Prague.
Public Transportation:
Public transit closes around midnight, so if you’re out and relying on the underground or tram then plan on a cab or walk home if you’re out late.
Cabs:
Cabs can be tricky. Always pre-negotiate a fare before taking off because cabbies will often jack up the prices on tourists. Don’t let them jerk you around.
Be wary of pickpockets. Charles Bridge and other very tourist places in Prague are known for heavy pick-pocketing so when in crowded areas just hold on to your belongings.
Where To Stay
Old Town (Staré Město) is the most popular place to stay if you’re a first-time visitor or short on time. The only downside to staying in this area are the crowds can be a little overwhelming at times.
Travelers on a budget may want to consider sacrificing location for other districts like Smichov, Vinohrady, or Karlin where your dollar will go much further.
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Prague Castle
Dating back to the 9th century, Prague castle is officially the largest castle in the world. Although you can’t actually tour much of the castle, as it’s still in use by government officials, you can marvel at the castle’s grand size, stroll the castle gardens, and visit the remarkable cathedral of St. Vitus on the castle mount.

Charles Bridge
Once the only crossing over the River Vltava connecting Prague Castle to the Old Town, Charles Bridge serves as one of the only surviving gated bridges in Europe. At night the bridge is a quiet place, but during the day it changes into a bustling venue with painters, owners of kiosks, and vendors alongside numerous tourists crossing the bridge.

Old Town Square
Prague’s old district is the hub of the historic city center, and where you’ll see its most visitors. Definitely a tourist trap, the Old Town Square is encased by some of Prague’s most incredible architecture. Besides its stunning Gothic architecture, the square is home to Prague’s Astronomical Clock, the world’s first.

Jewish Quarter
A district of Prague near the Old Town which used to serve as the Jewish ghettos during WWII. Hitler gave orders for this quarter to remain intact because when the Jews were exterminated he wanted a "living museum" of an extinct race. The district houses the 13th century ‘New Old Synagogue’, which is the oldest surviving Gothic hall type of its kind.
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