Prague Local Customs

 21 Reviews  In generall czech people are very weak in foreign languages. So if you ask someone for help you may see frowning face. This does not mean any signs of hostility but simply a person does not understand... 

 15 Reviews  Here is the traditional bohemian way to set yourself up with Absinthe: Pour a dose (1-1.5oz) of good absinthe into a short glass. Place a sugar cube on a perforated spoon rested on top of your glass.... 

 27 Reviews  I guess we all agree on this on; there is nothing more exciting than going travelling - exploring another country, experiencing a different culture, travelling around in new ways, sampling the local... 

 22 Reviews  When you enter a restaurant, if you are alone or in a small group they will often seat you at the end of an already occupied table. though some might see this as a devious attempt at deprivation of... 

 12 Reviews  When I was in Prague in the spring of 2011 the theaters were prominently displaying this poster urging people to "dress appropriately for the theatre". I thought this was a funny poster because the... 

 5 Reviews  Shopping: Bohemian Glass. This is everywhere. Some has a lot of multiple cuts, but I prefer lesser work (like Waterford Glass). Of course, everyone to their own. Either way the quality is excellent... 

 6 Reviews  I've read comments and reviews of some people on travel sites about rudeness. For instance, some staff or hotel personnel are rude or not helpful at some hotels in Prague, like reception lacking... 

 kris-t Says:  The always lively intellectual world of Prague, however, suffered under the totalitarian regime, in spite of the rather careful program of rebuilding and caring... 

 Hildeal Says:  well I got the feeling that the people were shy and hard to get in contact with. It was also surprising that so few people spoke English. Some of the young... 

 GentleSpirit Says:  I boarded my train in Olomouc on a Sunday morning, early. I figured it would be a nice quiet ride to Prague, if I was lucky I would even get a bit of shut eye... 

 JessH Says:  The food from the Czech Republic is no-nonsense, rustic, hearty fair that reminds me very much of the traditional dishes you can find in my native Southern... 

 Nemorino Says:  On our bicycle tour, our guide Franscesco mentioned in passing that there were lots of police in Prague, and I soon discovered that this is true.I was just... 

 Nemorino Says:  On National Street (Národní ulice) near the National Theater (Národní divadlo) there is an ugly parking lot with an interesting mural behind it, showing tanks... 

 Nemorino Says:  This little metal square is mounted in the sidewalk in front of house number 14 in the street called Králodvorská in Prague. It says that a woman named Markéta... 

 solopes Says:  If I had to choose the best in Czech Republic I would have no doubt - Folklore. Being in Prague I tried hard to find a live performance, and could only find it... 

 Tracyden Says:  After visiting about four supermarkets in search of tampons I realised that they apparently not stocked there. Even in the chemist they are not on display - you... 

 Kaspian Says:  "Look! There it is again!," I exclaim to my friends while pointing towards a book cover. "There what is?," they ask. "That monster!," I answer excitedly.Anyone... 

 Raimix Says:  When travelling I always try to taste any traditional dishes. Here, in Czech Republic, I tried pig’s heel, Moravian pot roast with sauerkraut, kniedliki,... 

 Raimix Says:  The scenes of changing castle guards could be seen every hour. This old tradition is quite interesting and gathers lots of Prague’s visitors to see it. Old... 

 Raimix Says:  Comparing to belief statistics in Europe, Czechs (together with Estonians) is at the bottom, it means, most of people here are disbelievers. As it was visible,... 

 Gili_S Says:  Trdelník is actually not local custom as I heard it is actually from Slovakia :)However, call it anyway you want, used to ne local (when it was one country) or... 

 monicarc Says:  While we were there, during the week in October, everyday in the main square next to the astrological clock, there were little booths decorate with fall leaves,... 

 mirchica Says:  People are showing their specialties for Easter. There are many typical foods, and eggs, and everything popular. There is a high Easter tree decorated with lots...