What to see and do in Prague?

Autumn vegetation

The Petřín Hill Observation Tower is a good area for watching autumn leaves into the town. The lovely hill inside shadow of Prague Castle offers sweeping views of city and an idyll on the list of previous royal orchards. Kids and fans are invariably interested in the funicular - your tram pass's all that's necessary - the 299-step faux Eiffel Tower, mirror maze and Štefánik Observatory.

Other places feature Letna Park, overlooking eastern Prague while the Vltava River, and - farther afield - the Kunratice woodland.

Exhibitions

National Gallery

The Waking Dragon - modern inspiration by East-Asian Art (until November 23); imposing Inferno - The Fire of Trade Palace (until September 28); Homage to Michelangelo (1475-1564) (until October 19); Gustav Klimt: woman with a Muff (until December 31).

The Savic resort is an affordable alternative in the town's Old Town, offering understated charm and characterful areas.

National Gallery, Prague

Museum of Decorative Arts

Essential Art Nouveau 1900 (until December 31 2015); The Radiance of Stillness and movement: Bohemian Glass through the number of the Museum of Decorative (until August 30 2015); Masterpieces through the Glass collection of the Museum of Decorative Arts (until September 1 2015).

Jewish Museum

The Orient in Bohemia? Jewish refugees during the very first World War (until Feburary 2015)

Guided tours can be obtained at 3.30pm in English (maximum 20 individuals)

The resort Josef in a vintage Town provides is low priced and contains great views.

Celebrations and occasions

Autumn is also festival amount of time in Prague utilizing the traditional Strings of Autumn (strunypodzimu.cz) gala working from October 6 to November 12, whilst AghaRTA jazz event (agharta.cz) works throughout November, and on a regular basis fills the vibrant Lucerna Music Bar on Wenceslas Square.

The Icon is an affordable hotel option offering trendy areas, all-day breakfasts and a hip beverage bar.

Global Festival of Contemporary Art (times in movement)
October 10-18

Prague is flooded by "social adrenalin": numerous modern-day, thought-provoking, interesting and stimulating activities in several creative styles, from party, theatre, exhibitions and audiovisual projects.

Wenceslas Square

Following Wave
until October 10-14

The choice art event provides the very best of neighborhood separate arts, from theatre performances and shows to events, video clip art and films.

International Electric Guitar Festival
October 10-November 29

Celebrated guitarists play at venues throughout the money highlighting various music types in the electric guitar category.

Velká Pardubická horse racing
October 12

The annual Velká Pardubická Steeplechase was a popular cross-country race held in Pardubice, a historic Bohemian town 96 kilometres from Prague, since 1874. The 6, 900 metre-race includes 31 hurdles and it is one of the toughest races in Europe.

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