Prague basic information

by Prague Central Hostels

WE ALL LOVE PRAGUE AND WE ARE NOT THE ONLY ONE...Prague is packed with history and charisma. The sights are well kept and certainly aren't a let down. The prices are still cheap and accomodation is very good. The food is cheap as hell and extremely good quality. We can't wait for you to try out the Czech cuisine! The Prague Castle provides incredibly beautiful, idylic and romantic views of the entire city, while the Charles Bridge has performers and exhibitions to keep you entertained during all hours of the day. This city is a sheer delight and is a MUST SEE for anyone serious about travelling Europe...

Area: 496 sqkm 
Population: 1,173,000
Geographical situation: north latitude 50° 05', east longitude 14° 27', height above sea level 235 m (average)
Time: Central European (GMT+1), summer time - Central European +1 (GMT+2)
Climate: average temperature 9,0°C
summer season - July 21,0°C
winter season - January -0,9°C
The Vltava river: flows through the city in the length of 30 km, its maximum width being 330 m
Parts of the historical centre: Hradcany, Mala Strana (Lesser Town), Stare Mesto (Old Town - Prague Central Hostels location!) including Josefov

Voltage: 230 V                                       

Legal currency - Crown (Kc)* = 100 Hellers

Coins: hellers: 50 Kc: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 

Banknotes: Kc 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000                                                                                                                                      Losses of credit cards are to be announced at the following telephone numbers:
272 771 111 - Master Card/Eurocard, Visa
267 197 450 - Diners Club
222 800 222 - American Express

Emergency call 112                                 Municipal police phone 156
Ambulance service phone 155              Police phone 158
Fire emergency phone 150                    Emergency road service phone 1230, 1240

Watch!

Money exchange - never change money in the street, you'll get fake or different country money with no value! Use banks or exchange offices and ask for the final value you will get before making the exchange! Be cautious
 

Pickpockets - Just watch your pockets, mainly in crowdy places, trams, metro...do not hang your cameras, jackets over chair in outside restaurants.

Otherwise its peaceful and safe city!

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