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Hello,
I'll have 5-6 hours in Prague airport between connecting flights. Perhaps you could suggest some interesting places close to it or easily reachable by public transport I could visit?
Next the airport there is not a lot, only commercial centers. In 5/6 hours you could make a "blitz" in Prague downtown catching in first the bus in front the T2 exit and after the metro.
Take a look here: http://www.toandfromtheairport.com/czechrepublic.html#PRG
Ciao, Marco
There is nothing much to see around the airport (and certainly not easy reachable).
In around 40 - 45 minutes you can easily reach city center and have nice time there.
Depending on the day and time bus No 119 leaves each 5-10 minutes to the metro line A which you takes to the Castle, Old City square.
Please use http://194.213.60.4/idos/connform.aspx?tt=pid&cl=E5 to check timetables. Use "Terminal 1" or Terminal 2" and "Staromestska" as stops to look up the connection. Terminals are connected, but have each own bus stop (1-2 minutes ride between them). Terminal 1 is for non-Schengen destinations (USA, UK, Russia and so on), Terminal 2 is for Schengen countries. I have detailed description in my Prague tips.
Be aware, that in Terminal 2 you have security check for all destinations at the entrance to the terminal and then are "free" inside i.e. can shop/have coffee and then go directly into the plane. Even if the waiting line at the entrance sometimes is longer it moves quite fast.
In Terminal 1 is different system - you pass passport control into international zone, but security check is at your gate (common for 2-3-4 gates only). It can be slow long line if big planes to several destinations leave about the same time from those gates using the 1-2 scanners available there. Be sure to leave enough time to pass security check at the gate if leaving from Terminal 1!
Go to see the old part of Prague. When you are in the city everything just seems like another European city, but when you get to the old part of town everything is so amazingly beautiful. The entire trip...maybe going to the Museum of Torture Instruments...Ouch!
You will need to spend a fair bit of time at the Prague Castle, there is a lot to see there... I really loved the Golden Lane and the White Tower...
The Prague Castle was founded around 1000 years ago...
The first time I went in May 1999, nobody really spoke good English,except in pricey restaurants and I had to speak German (Which is fine by me). When I came back in September 2000, most people had a pretty good command of Anglisky. So the moral of the story is, if you cant handle Czech accented consonants, dont worry :)
I saw some Russian signs around Prague's train & metro stations though, clearly dating back to Communist times... and the metro trains seem to be Moscow Metro rejects, but they still work! :)
Wow what a time I am having here. Today I toured Karlstein Castle via the tour company (Premiant) that Michael, my driver recommended. I will go with him tomorrow to Kunta Hora {PICTURE: St. Barbara's Cathedral (Chrám sv. Barbory)], Cesky Sternberk and the Bone Church. I am eating a late lunch at my favorite little restaurant "the Deer" (the Vinny Restaurant, yes again) .I had a taste for the sirloin stroganoff, croquettes and salads. Man, what a deal for 250 Kc, about $8.00 US. A shot of vodka for 40 kc, about $0.80 and a Coke Light, funny the Coke costs more than the vodka. The sauerkraut is sweet and made with sugar. What a yummy meal, and I just keep loosing weight while I am here. All due to the 1000's of miles I am walking.
TIPS: Beyond Prague's borders are easy day trips, such as an excursion to Karlstejn Castle, the most visited attraction outside Prague. For those with more time to discover Bohemia and even Moravia. So,if you have a chance visit the historic towns of Karlovy Vary, Ceský Krumlov, Telc, Ceské Budejovice, and Brno.
Prague has been blessed with golden spires, but the surrounding area is dotted with some of Europe's most beautiful castles, such as the majestic Karlstejn, where you can play a round of golf on a championship course or spend a night in a romantic inn. Also spectacular are the impregnable Ceský Sternberk, the hunting lodge of Konopiste, and the interior of Krivoklát. Still, for my money, the castle in Orlík overlooking the wide expanse of the Vltava is the nicest of them all.
The airport Tocná (tel. 02/401 5869) organizes short charter sightseeing flights from a little airstrip on the edge of Prague. The days and times are negotiable, but you have to call 2 days ahead to set it up. For example, an 18-minute flight above Karlstejn Castle and back costs 1,890Kc ($51) per person. The flights can carry up to three passengers. To get to the airport, take the metro to Kacerov, then bus no. 205 to the last stop "Komorany," and walk 10 minutes through the forest.
Jewish Cemetery: one of Prague's most interesting places. There is an excellent, small museum attached which had a childrens' art exhibit on display when I visited in 1994...who knows what's there now, but it was definitely worth a visit then.
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