Destination Fun Facts: Prague

Posted on 15 March 2024 By Nomvelo Masango

Prague is home to some of Europe’s most breathtaking buildings. Despite being a small city, the destination attracts millions of tourists each year.

Prague Sunset

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If you plan on visiting the incredibly beautiful and striking city in Czech Republic, here are a few interesting facts to consider:

Home to the largest ancient castle in the world

Prague Castle

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According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle in the world. The medieval castle is 130 meters wide and attracts over 2 million visitors annually. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a must-visit when in Prague.

The largest nightclub in Central Europe

If you love to party, Prague is one of the best places in Europe to dance the night away. It is home to the largest nightclub in Central Europe.

Karlovy Làzně boasts 5 different floors of bars, as well as different dance floors and music styles to suit the taste of every party animal.

Picture: Jaromír Kavan / Unsplash

Stunning views

If you desire stunning views of Prague, the Petrin Tower is a must-visit. The Tower, which is 60 meters tall, stands atop Petrin Hill. If you are able to endure the climb to the top of the hill, you will be rewarded with views that are nothing short of breathtaking. 

For the love of beer

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Locals in Prague love their beer. In fact, Czech Republic has the highest beer consumption per capita than any other nation. The destination is also one of the very few places around the world where you can experience a ‘beer spa’. It is a  treatment that involves being dunked in a tub of Czech beer and is believed to improve immunity and provide revitalization.

A very narrow street

Believe it or not, Prague’s narrowest street is barely 50cm wide. Due to its tiny size, it has its own traffic light.

The light prevents pedestrians from meeting in the middle and not having enough space to walk past each other.

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