Activities in Czech Republic

Ideal for visitors seeking high-quality souvenirs, Ungelt Courtyard is home to a number of small shops, including this fine antique store. Situated be

Selling Bohemian glass, ARTĚL is a luxury crystal design shop in Old Town. The crystal creations in the vaulted ceilinged showroom are mouth-blown and

The buzzy contemporary-arts center that opened in October 2008. One of the first exhibits in this sprawling 1920’s metal factory (redesigned by the co

Insider Clout: Poe’s reach in Turkey is evinced by his many years on this list— and the full-service office he maintains in Istanbul—but his latest co

Mikulov’s Jewish heritage is the inspiration for artist Sylva Chludilova’s paintings, displayed here.

The first Cubist building in Europe, the House of the Black Madonna is located in Old Town, its stark façade and geometric windows contrasting with th

Letna Beer Garden is one of the most popular places in Prague to drink beer in the summers. With the gorgeous view over Prague, being located in Let

The 16th-century Lobkowicz Palace underwent a multimillion-dollar restoration ending in 2007, returning the palace's 60 rooms, including a handsome mu

Janek Jaros has,  for almost a decade, been championing Czech Cubism from his downtown gallery Modernista. Set somewhat incongruously among the treacl

Sample an extensive wine selection in the town château.

Raised in Budapest, Hungary, travel agent Nathalie Nagy uses her knowledge of Central Europe to design luxury and custom tours of the region. More ind

P.A.T.H. FINDERS is a family business, started by Tom & Marie Zahn in 1994. With the help of several skilled associates, we assist families to tra

Rising from the summit of 1,043-foot Petrin Hill, this steel-framed monument closely resembles the Eiffel Tower (although it’s one-fifth the size). Co

Prague Castle dominates the city skyline as it has since the year 880. The national symbol is a UNESCO World Heritage site, the largest castle complex

What to Expect: The two best Vanocni trh (Christmas markets) are on the long slope of Wenceslas Square and

The fashion-focused tour is perfect for shopping aficionados. Gain access to the studios of seven of the Czech Republic’s top designers—you’ll find ra

The warmly lit and cheery space stocks traditional craft techniques made thought-provoking with healthy doses of irony.

Dominating the city skyline, the twin towers of St. Vitus Cathedral mark the largest and most significant church in the country. Located on the Prague

Built as a Romanesque basilica in 1143, the Strahov Monastery sits about a mile from Prague Castle and is home to a Roman Catholic order of monks call

Swing by the rustic bar for a tasting.