Tourism in Prague

• 1 Tourism in Prague
• 2 History of tourism in Prague
• 3 types of tourism in Prague
• 4 Best time to travel in Prague
• 5 Arrival in Prague
• 6 tips when traveling to Prague
• 7 references

Tourism in Prague

Prague (English: Prague) is a European city located in The Czech Republic . Prague has a vibrant and developed tourism sector, as it is visited by a large number of visitors and tourists from all over the world every year; Because it contains many picturesque natural sites, historical places, religious monuments, public squares, museums, art galleries, and old neighborhoods punctuated by cobbled lanes, ^[1] all of this and others have made the tourism sector in Prague an effective contributor to the city’s economy. The contribution of the tourism sector to about 60% of the city’s total income, ^[2] and its contribution extended to support and develop the urban political economy, and the social and cultural structure of the city. ^[3]

History of tourism in Prague

The tourism sector in Prague has developed significantly throughout its history; The first manifestations of growth were when Prague became the capital of the country, and occupied an important position in the region as a governmental and commercial center; It was visited by a large number of foreign visitors, and the number of workers in the tourism sector increased, especially during the thirties, and the following years witnessed development and prosperity in the tourism sector, and in 1989, the country opened to the outside, and the tourism sector received about 9,000 jobs by 1991, and about 31,900 jobs By 2005, tourism in Prague continued to grow in conjunction with a significant increase in the number of visitors, as the number of visitors to the city increased from 599,000 (local and foreign) in 1955, ^[3] to about 7.9 million tourists in 2018, including 6.7 million from Foreigners coming from outside the country, and with this number of visitors, Prague ranked fifth in the list of most cities European continent visit for tourists. ^[4]

Types of tourism in Prague

Prague offers its visitors many types of tourism that cater to different tastes, and some of these types are mentioned below: ^[5]

• Natural ecotourism: Prague includes a group of natural scenic places, including the Vltava River, Stromovka Park, which includes a number of lakes, and picturesque forests.
• Historical archaeological tourism: Prague offers its visitors many important archaeological and historical sites, such as the Karl Bridge, which is the oldest bridge in the city, the crypt of the Church of St. Cyril and Methodius, the Prague Castle complex, the Old Town Square, and the Astronomical Clock.
• Religious tourism: a large number of tourists come to Prague; Due to what it contains of important religious landmarks and places, such as St. Nicholas Church and St. Vitus Cathedral.
• Food tourism: Prague offers its tourists the experience of eating many delicious foods and delicacies, such as those served in the Napalavka region along the Vltava River, and the farm entrance market that includes jam, honey, sweets, sausages, and famous foods in Prague are cinnamon-stuffed pastries and rolls. Cream, cheesecakes, bonbons, breakfast pastries, and many other traditional foods. ^[6]
• Cultural tourism: Prague contains many important cultural centers, such as: the National Museum, the Kampa Museum, and the Jewish Museum. ^[6]

Best time to travel in Prague

The best time to visit Prague is in the late spring or early autumn, that is, during the months of May or September, when the weather is nice with temperatures ranging between 18°-20°, and during these months prices are Tickets and hotel reservation prices are low, and the high season in Prague is during the summer months, which are: June, July, and August, when the weather is sunny and dry with temperatures that may exceed 20 °, and during this period the crowds and turnout increase On the tourist attractions , the prices of accommodation and airline tickets are also witnessing a significant increase compared to the rest of the year. ^[7]

Arrive in Prague

Prague offers its visitors many ways and means to reach it easily, the most important of which is air travel. Prague offers a large number of Czech Airlines flights via Vaclav Havel Airport, which is the largest and best in the Czech Republic, which is about 15 km from the city center. To Prague by road by train, where the city is connected by a network of railways with the cities of Budapest, Bratislava, and Vienna , from which the train journey takes about 4 hours and at cheap ticket prices, and it is recommended that tickets be booked in advance of the trip. ^[8]

Tips when traveling to Prague

There are many tips that visitors prefer to follow in the Czech city of Prague, and the following are the most important of these tips: ^[9]

• Preserve and store valuables and large sums of money in the hotel’s safe deposit box.
• Transferring money to the currency of the Czech state (or any transfer process) in official banks, not through exchange centers or shops on the streets.
• Use of ATMs bearing the Central Bank logo or the “Travelex” logo.
• Pay attention to personal belongings (such as: documents, credit cards, handbags, cameras) while on various public transportation, tourist places, or crowded public places.
• Park the car in secure parking lots, and do not leave any valuables in it.

the reviewer

1. ↑ “Prague”, www.lonelyplanet.com, Retrieved 19-4-2020. Edited.
2. ↑ “Prague Economy”, www.prague.com,19-4-2020، Retrieved 19-4-2020. Edited.
3. Lily M. Hoffman and Jiri Musil , Prague, Tourism and the Post-industrial City , Page 10-12،3. Edited.
4. ↑ ” Position of Prague on the International Tourism Market “, researchleap.com,6-2-2020، Retrieved 19-4-2020. Edited.
5. ↑ Dinah Spritzer-richter (23-1-2020), “15 Must-Visit Attractions in Prague”، theculturetrip.com, Retrieved 19-4-2020. Edited.
6. Katka Lapelosova (10-11-2019), ” The Top 20 Things to Do in Prague “، www.tripsavvy.com, Retrieved 19-4-2020. Edited.
7. ↑ ” The Best Time To Visit Prague”, santorinidave.com,29-1-2020، Retrieved 19-4-2020. Edited.
8. ↑ “how to get to prague”, www.introducingprague.com, Retrieved 19-4-2020. Edited.
9. ↑ -, Prague in Your PocketYour Essential Guide, Page 39. Edited.