Korona to USD exchange
by ROCKARIA
Prague is the capital of the czech republic and so the currency for the czech republic is the Koruna.
Regarding the Euro the Czech republic had originally aimed for 2008/2009 but the current goverment has oficially dropped the 2010 target date saying it will clearly not be able to meet the economic criteria.
The new stated goal is for 2012.
When i travelled to Prague i exchanged dollars to Koruna easily at the exchange or at hotels but they sometimes refused to exchange the Koruna to dollars.So i propose you do not over exchange.
Conversion Koruna to dollar
1USD : 16.06 CSK
1CZK : 0.062 USD
The exchange shops & Hotels might try to profit from such exchange but at least you have guidline.
Enjoy... Charles Bridge
Some more of basic info...
by Lejla06
Where to buy tickets
Ticketpro in Prague Information Service
- Old Town Hall, Staromestske nam. 1, Praha 1
- Lesser Town Bridge Tower, Praha 1 (during summer season)
Ticketpro
reservations by mail - 110 00 Praha 1, Klimentska 22, fax 234 704 204
http://www.ticketpro.cz, e-mail: ticket@ticketpro.cz
Lost credit cards: - American Express - phone 222 800 222
Visa, MasterCard/Eurocard - phone 272 771 111
Diners Club - phone 267 197 450
In 2007 the entrance fees to the Prague historical places of interest, museums and galleries are usually between 50 to 120 CZK, some of the private museums are more expensive. The admission fee charged at some of the largest and most significant historical sites such as the Prague Castle (350 CZK) and the Jewish Museum (290 CZK) appears to be rather high. However the ticket is valid for visits to several places and it makes it very cheap. All the fees can be reduced because of the system discounts etc. Some of the places allow free admission on one of the days in a month.
Drawings for sale
by Islandcat
On Karls Bridge lots of artist both musicians and painters are showing their arts. I think this particular drawings are very good. The tourist trap is ofcourse that these paintings are not so very cheap.
Packing List
by dogears
COMFORTABLE SHOES - can be much walking, hills & climbing stairs. Trams go everywhere though. :: Umbrella and sweater in spring until early June then shorts and sandals, it does get hot. Make sure the pension has a shower because many have (difficult) bathtubs. Get close up shots of the highly detailed towers, buildings and ornamentation with a TELEPHOTO (135mm) lens for one day, otherwise you have just so many buildings, yea, great. Use a zoom point-and-shoot on other days. The digital camera for interiors and all the buildings illuminated at night. No photo's in churches and museums, as usual. Bank cards work at all the machines, often for the best exchange rate. Forget travelors checks, 'change' booths & peddlers. Credit card companies get at least 3% commission on every transaction. So load up the checking account at home with cash. :: CZ is the next to be admitted to the EU and convert to the Euro.
Sundials of Klementinum
by jkey
Just a few steps from Charles bridge lies a complex of Klementinum buildings. Klementinum was a Jesuit college, astronomical observatory, metheorological observatory and now serves as centre of National Library. 12 ancient sundials are in the complex. Some visible only from hardly accesible places closed to public, so it's quite adventurous and almost impossible to see them all.
U Pavouka Medieval Tavern, Prague
Door Knob
Street scenes
Church of St. George
