The capital of the Czech Republic, the ancient city of Prague, is located in the geographical center of Europe. Due to its unique position at the intersection of cultural and trade routes, over its centuries-old history, it has become a true treasury of European civilization. Modern Prague - one of the centers of world tourism - is of undying interest.
Dress for the weather
The Czech Republic lies in the zone of temperate continental climate of Central Europe. The high tourist season lasts from December to October and weakens by November. The weather in the Czech Republic in November is unstable. In the Czech capital, daytime temperatures in the first half of November can reach 10 ⁰, but in the third decade of the month, the last days of golden autumn are replaced by gloomy cloudy weather, wind, and rain.
However, many are not stopped by the windy and rainy weather in Prague in November: traveler reviews indicate the benefits of visiting the city during the off-season. At this time, crowds are thinning, prices in hotels, restaurants and shops are falling, sometimes by 50%. Experienced tourists advise in late autumn to dress in layers, stock up on waterproof clothing, shoes and not to forget about the umbrella.
Zlata Prague
It is difficult to talk about the individual memorabilia of this amazing city, since it is all a solid landmark. You can wander endlessly through its streets, despite the surprises of the weather that golden Prague can treat in November. Reviews of tourists who know a lot about time travel recommend starting their acquaintance with the city in the Hradcany district, the center of which is Prague Castle.
Residence of kings and presidents
This fortress was founded in the 9th century on the left high bank of the Vltava River and for centuries has been the residence of the rulers of the country - from kings to presidents. The first courtyard of the City is occupied by Theresian Palace - an example of Viennese classics of the 18th century. The second compound is decorated with a fountain. Here are the Chapel of the Holy Cross, which holds the royal regalia, and the art gallery, which exhibited paintings by great masters. In the third courtyard of the City stands one of the most famous buildings in Europe - the Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral. The beginning of its construction dates back to the XIV century, then it was completed for centuries, reorganized and was completed only in 1929.
Hradcanska Square adjoins Prague Castle, surrounded by palaces of the nobility of the 16th – 17th centuries, and Mala Strana, an area built up with residential buildings and cathedrals of the 17th – 18th centuries, lies under its walls.
The charm of the Middle Ages
Crossing the other side of the Vltava along the famous Charles Bridge, built in the middle of the XIV by order of Emperor Charles IV, travelers find themselves in Stare Mesto - the Old Town, where medieval Prague appears before their eyes.
Reviews of tourists who visited here and managed to immerse themselves in the charm of antiquity warn that in the maze of these winding narrow streets it is easy to get lost. Gothic buildings here are adjacent to the mansions of the Renaissance and Baroque, the lower floors are occupied by art galleries, souvenir shops, small restaurants and cafes. Center Stare Mesto - Old Town Square. It is surrounded by medieval buildings - residential buildings, the Cathedral of the Virgin in front of Tyn and the town hall building, decorated with a magnificent example of engineering art of the Middle Ages - chimes of Eagle.
Jewish quarter
In the north of Stare Mesta is the Josefov district - the Jewish quarter, a medieval ghetto where Jews were ordered to settle. This is a real open-air museum, there are 5 medieval synagogues and an old Jewish cemetery with 12 thousand tombstones. Burials on the graveyard form 12 layers.
Continuing our acquaintance with the city
From the Old Town, bypassing the Old Tower Square, you can go to Wenceslas Square - a vibrant tourist and commercial center.
On the right bank of the river there is another historical center - the ancient Vysehrad fortress, built in the X century, and in the middle of the XIV - rebuilt by Charles IV. In this place is the National Cemetery-Memorial of prominent figures of the country's national culture.
City of museums and music
In the Czech capital, in any weather, it is never boring: Prague offers its guests the widest opportunities to join a rich cultural life. In November - the reviews of guests and residents of Prague coincide in this - the best time comes to visit numerous Prague museums, art galleries, and concerts. In addition to the famous museums and galleries of Prague Castle, the National Gallery, the National Museum, the city has many original exhibits - the Museum of Torture, the Franz Kafka Museum, the Museum of Sex Machines, the Museum of Communism. Young guests of Prague will enjoy visiting the Planetarium, the Toy Museum, the Museum of Legends and Ghosts.
Organ music lovers can go to any church during the service and listen to the works of great composers. Classical music in the Czech Republic is very popular, and in November, when the tourist flow drops, the guest has a chance to get into prestigious concert halls - the Public House, Rudolfinum, the Mirror Chapel in Clementinum and others.
Where to relax
The opportunity to appreciate the advantages of national cuisine is provided to its guests by Prague in November. Reviews of tourists who arrived at this time in the Czech capital are full of admiration and gratitude, because it is at this time that you can go to the restaurant, beer hall or cafe that you like, without fear that all the tables will be occupied. In the welcoming capital of the Czech Republic, elite expensive restaurants are open, but you can also have a tasty meal and a break from impressions in penny establishments - they are found at every step.
Of particular interest are pubs - a subject of national pride. Special beer tours to Prague are very popular, allowing you to understand the importance of the role of a foamy drink in the formation of national culture. Some pubs, for example, “U Fleku”, “U Medvidku” began their activity in the Middle Ages, others, such as “Lokal”, are super-modern establishments, but the main thing that unites everyone is the variety and excellent quality of Czech beer and dishes of national cuisine.
Time to buy
There is no better place and time for successful shopping than Prague in November. Reviews of tourists who know a lot about this gambling activity claim that at this moment you can buy European-quality goods at prices several times lower than in Russia. Connoisseurs recommend starting a shopping trip from Wenceslas Square - there are so many shopping centers here that you can spend a whole day in them.
The Czech capital is famous for its unsurpassed souvenir products - jewelry and jewelry with Czech pomegranate and crystal, Bohemian glass, national alcoholic beverages - gift beers, "Becherewka", "Slivovitsa" and other souvenir puppet dolls, wood products. No one leaves here without gifts for themselves and their loved ones.
How to organize a trip
Experienced travelers, using electronic booking systems, organize independent trips to Prague. You can get to it by plane, train or car. Those who want to minimize the time to organize a trip should pay attention to the proposals of professionals. Tours in November to the Czech capital from leading tour operators will delight travelers with discounts on accommodation and airfare, interesting thoughtful excursions.
Prague in November - unanimous reviews of tourists on this score - surprisingly good, even if you were unlucky with the weather. Returning home, they regret only one thing: that the trip to this amazing city is over. Prague is love forever!