Map of Prague with tram routes. Public transport in Prague. Restaurant "Malostranská Beseda" and Church of St. Nicholas

The tram network in Prague is the largest tram network in the Czech Republic. The length of all routes exceeds 141 kilometers, the length of the routes is 548 km. Since September 1, 2012, Prague has 31 lines, of which: 21 daytime transport lines, 9 night transport lines and 1 historical tram route. Daytime routes are numbered 1 to 26, with routes 13, 15, 19, 21, 23, 36 being eliminated. Night routes from 51 to 59. The nostalgic route is numbered 91.

The tram network carries about 350 million passengers a year. For this purpose, Prague uses 7 tram depots for the main passenger transport servicing a total of 980 cars: Vozovna Motol – 118 cars, Vozovna Hloubětín – 127 cars, Vozovna Žižkov – 128 cars, Vozovna Kobylisy and Vozovna Strašnice – 142 cars each, Vozovna Pankrác – 150 cars, Vozovna Vokovice – 173 cars. There is also another depot – Vozovna Střešovice. It is used for museum exhibits and service cars. This depot is served by nostalgic route No. 91. The Prague electric tram uses direct current with a voltage of 600 volts.

All trams, like any other public transport, run strictly on schedule. The schedule for each route is indicated at its stop. In this case, all stops from the starting point to the final point are indicated. The stop for this departure location is highlighted in a different font. Next to each subsequent station the time is indicated, in how many minutes the tram will be at a particular stop. Tram schedules may vary on weekdays and weekends. For example, the schedule table may contain traffic graphs by day of the week: Monday - Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; or, for example: Monday - Saturday, Sunday. The minutes of departure are indicated next to each hour. Where a disabled person's icon is indicated next to the minutes, this means that the tram is suitable for transporting disabled people, the tram's footboard is low and has no steps; You can enter the tram in a wheelchair immediately from the platform, and there is also space in the tram for installing and securing a wheelchair with a passenger. Not all trams have the ability to transport disabled people, but those that have this opportunity run quite often. If the sheet with the schedule is yellow on the stand, this means the schedule is temporary. Some stops have electronic scoreboard, which shows how many minutes are left before the arrival of a specific tram number.

The daytime tram starts operating at 04.30, gradually replacing night trams along the route. Finishes its work at 0.00 o'clock. The traffic interval during working hours in the morning and evening is on average 8 minutes, in the afternoon 10 minutes. On weekends and holidays different routes from 7.5 to 15 minutes. Since September 1, 2012 it has 21 lines. Previously there was a little more. Since that time, significant changes have been made to the tram network aimed at optimizing urban transport. Routes 3, 9, 11, 17 and 22 are the main ones tram routes. Sometimes they are highlighted in bolder font on diagrams.

Daytime tram routes

№	Terminal stations	Note
1	Petřiny – Spojovací
2	Petřiny – Podbaba
3	Levského – Kobylisy
4	Kotlařka – Kubánské náměstí	On weekdays, service hours are reduced to 20:00.
5	Divoká Šárka – Černokostelecká
6	Sídliště Barrandov – Smíchovské nádraží – Spořilov	On weekdays, service hours are reduced to 20:00. The main section of Smíchovské nádraží is Spořilov, but in the morning and evening on weekdays the route from Smíchovské nádraží station is extended to Sídliště Barrandov.
7	Radlická – Ústřední dílny DP	On weekends, as well as in the evenings, there is one tram to the Ústřední dílny DP station. Every second tram does not reach only one stop, the final destination of such trams is Černokostelecká.
8	Podbaba – Starý Hloubětin
9	Sídliště Řepy – Spojovací
10	Sídliště Řepy – Sídliště Ďáblice
11	Spořilov – Olšanské hřbitovy
12	Sídliště Barrandov – Palmovka
13	Sídliště Barrandov – Smíchovské nádraží	Only worked on weekdays during peak hours. Canceled as of November 27, 2009.
14	Sídliště Barrandov – Ortenovo náměstí
15	Špejchar – Vysočanská	Canceled from September 1, 2012.
16	Kotlařka – Sídliště Řepy – Lehovec	On weekday mornings and yesterdays, the route from Sídliště Řepy is extended to Kotlařka.
17	Levského – Vozovna Kobylysy	Between Výstaviště and Vozovna Kobylysy stations, the intervals are twice as long as on the Levského – Výstaviště section, since this part is less congested.
18	Petřiny – Vozovna Pankrác
19	Lehovec – Nádraží Strašnice	Canceled from September 1, 2012.
20	Divoká Šárka – Sídliště Barrandov
21	Národní třída – Nádraží Braník	Canceled from September 1, 2012.
22	Bílá Hora – Nádraží Hostivař
23	Kubánske náměstí – Malovanka	Canceled in 2007.
24	Kubánské náměstí – Ortenovo náměstí
25	Lehovec – Vypich
26	Divoká Šárka – Nádraží Hostivař
36	Divoká Šárka – Špejchar	Canceled from September 1, 2012.

The night tram operates from 0.30 to 04.30 hours. Such trams leave the depot gradually, from 20.00 to 22.30. They begin their work on routes as daytime trams, gradually replacing those that go to the depot. Newly departed trams until 0.00 o'clock work together with those cars that serve daytime routes, called midnight trams in Prague. At approximately 0.00 o'clock, arriving at the final station, the tram driver changes the route number. Thus, at the final stop, the tram “turns” from a day route into a night route. A car that has left to service night routes is sent back to the depot at 5.00 – 6.00 am.

At night, the city is served by nine lines, numbers from 51 to 59. Despite the fact that the number of lines is much less than during the day, the night lines are longer and cover almost any point in the city. Night routes are not the same as day routes. Only two routes overlap with daytime lines. The interval of movement of each number is exactly 30 minutes. The interval cannot be called large, since at some stations there are more than one route and, thus, the interval between trams at a station can be reduced to 8-17 minutes.

In the city center, all night tram routes converge at the Lazarska station (Czech: Lazarská), so here you can change to the desired route and get to anywhere in Prague, even at night. Also, there are several more transfer points where several routes intersect. In the schedule, night tram lines are marked in dark color.

Night tram routes

№	Terminal stations	Note
51	Divoká Šárka – Nádraží Strašnice
52	Lehovec – Sídliště Modřany
53	Sídliště Ďáblice – Vozovna Pankrác
54	Lehovec – Sídliště Barrandov
55	Vozovna Kobylisy – Ústřední dílny DP
56	Petřiny – Sporilov
57	Bílá Hora – Nádraží Hostivař
58	Spojovací – Sídliště Řepy
59	Sídliště Řepy – Nádraží Hostivař

In addition to daily routes 1 – 26, trams with numbers 27 – 50 may occasionally run during the day. Trams with such numbers are temporary routes. They are introduced during repair work. For example, at one time tram number 36 ran around the city. This route was necessary in connection with the construction of a road tunnel not far from the Sparta stadium. Route No. 36 was a continuation of the interrupted route No. 26 due to construction work.

Nostalgic (historic) tram

During the warmer months, a historic tram runs in Prague. It is also called nostalgic. This is a special vintage tram. There are several double carriages of the museum tram running around the city. Route No. 91, terminal stations Vozovna Střešovice – Výstaviště. The fare is slightly higher than other modes of transport. A special ticket is issued here. There are no transfers; the ticket is valid only to the nearest terminal station. The museum tram is serviced by a special depot – Vozovna Střešovice. In total, the depot has 77 historical tram cars. The museum tram runs only on weekends from 12 to 18 hours with a 1-hour interval between April and October.

A little history

The first tram in Prague was launched on September 23, 1875. It was a horse-drawn railway, popularly called a horse-drawn horse. The route of the first horse-drawn tram was “Karlin – National Theatre” (Czech: Karlín – Národní divadlo). Gradually the road was extended and by 1883 the entire network reached 19.43 kilometers.

In 1891, the first electric tram went into service in Prague. The first electric tram line ran on Letná (Czech: Letná). This was the merit of engineer František Křižík. On March 19, 1896, thanks to him, another line was opened, which ran from the current Florenc district to the Libeň and Vysočany districts. The following year a new line appears, already in the Prague region. The route was Smíchov - Košíře (Czech: Smíchov - Košíře) and this line was called the Hlaváčkova electric road. In 1898, another route was opened, 5.8 km long. Prague - Vinohrady (Czech: Královské Vinohrady), bore the name of the final station - Královské Vinohrady. Gradually, it became possible to transport residents of the Prague suburbs. In 1898, the horse-drawn tram was bought by the city's electrical enterprise and reconstruction gradually began to convert the lines to electric traction, which ended in 1905. Thus, a company was formed, which is now called the Passenger Enterprise of the Capital of Prague JSC. The last electrified route was completed at Charles Bridge. There he worked until 1908.

Tram cars from the Tatra plant in various modifications. Almost all have doors with exit on both sides

Now the entire tram fleet in Prague consists mainly of Tatra factory cars in various modifications. Not so long ago

Prague is one of those cities where it is more convenient to use public transport than a private car. And the Prague tram is not only a means of transportation, but also one of the city’s symbols, without which the streets would not be the same as we know them. This article will introduce you to the tram network of the Czech capital and the most interesting routes, and will also tell you about the rules for using this type of transport.

General description of the network

Prague's tram network is the largest and oldest in the Czech Republic. It densely covers the city, the track and rolling stock are maintained in perfect condition, the intervals between trams are quite short - thanks to this, the Prague network is considered one of the best tram systems in the world. The total length of the rail bed exceeds 140 kilometers, the total length of the routes is more than 500 kilometers, and the number of trams themselves is over 900. More than 300 thousand people use their services every year, which makes the tram the second most popular type of public transport in Prague after, of course, the metro.

As of September 2017, 25 daily routes are organized, one of which, No. 23, is called nostalgic - it is served by old, unmodernized Tatra T3 tram models. Daytime routes are numbered 1 to 26: missing is number 19, which was canceled because it duplicated other, more popular lines. The service interval on weekdays ranges from four to 20 minutes, depending on the route and time of day. On weekends, the minimum wait time is 7.5 minutes.

There are nine night routes. Until April 2017, they had numbers from 51 to 59, and then they were renamed from 91 to 99. That is, the 51st became the 91st, the 52nd became the 92nd, and so on. At the same time, the historical route No. 91, popular among tourists, was deprived of its number in favor of a night line and became 41st. Most of the night routes do not coincide with the day ones, and their network is arranged on a radial principle: they all start from one place (the Lazarska stop in the city center), from where they disperse to different areas. Thus, Lazarska serves as a transfer stop where you can take any of the night trams. There are also several points where two night routes converge.

Night trams begin operating at 20:00 as day trams and the replacement process lasts until approximately midnight. When the last train of the day leaves for the night, the drivers of the night trains change their route numbers to 91–99. They run until 06:00.

Finally, there is the so-called historical route, which we have already mentioned - 41st, former 91st. It is served by a restored museum train from 1920, which takes you along a route filled with attractions. This is not so much transport as entertainment, so the operating schedule is significantly different from ordinary trams. The 41st runs from March to November only on weekends and holidays. Opening hours are from 12:00 to 17:00, the interval is about an hour. We'll talk more about it later, but for now let's return to ordinary routes.

How to use the tram in Prague

Trams, except number 41, along with buses, metro and funicular, are part of a single urban transport system, which is managed by one organization. Therefore, there is no division of tickets by mode of transport, but there is a general ticket that is used everywhere.

Tickets in the Czech capital are valid not by the number of trips, but by time. For 24 crowns (just under one euro) you acquire the right to use transport for half an hour, for 32 - for an hour and a half, for 110 you can ride for a day, for 310 - three days. For pensioners and children - half the price.

The period is counted not from the moment of purchase, but from the moment, so to speak, of composting - when you make your first trip on a purchased ticket, you “punch” it in a special machine, which will print the start time of the validity. The controller will use this data to check your fare payment. If the validity period has expired and you need to travel further, then in order not to leave, you can buy a new ticket via SMS. In this case, a ticket will be sent to your phone in electronic form. And ordinary paper tickets are sold by automatic machines, which are located at every stop and metro station. They are easy to use, everything is clear on an intuitive level. Let us only note that these machines do not accept paper money - only coins.

If you plan to stay in Prague for a long time and move around the city a lot, then it may be economically feasible to purchase a travel pass long term(one month, three months and so on). This travel pass does not need to be validated; it will already indicate the start and end dates of validity. But you must have it with you. Travel passes are not sold everywhere, but only at certain metro stations - for example, at Mustek, one of the central stations.

How to plan your route and choose the right ticket

Of course, in unfamiliar city you know how long the trip will take from point A to point B. And you need to know this, since the ticket is valid for a certain period. Here you have two options.

Firstly, at each stop there is a board with a detailed description of each route that passes through this stop. The names of all stops and driving times to them are indicated. Thus, if your route is simple and does not contain transfers, then at the stop you can calculate its duration and buy the appropriate ticket.

Secondly, on the website of the organization that manages transport, there is a route planner. It will show you which trams you need to use to get where you need to go, and how long it will take. To get an answer to these questions, you need to fill out several fields: from (From), where (To), desired intermediate points (Via), date (Date) and time (Time). Next to the time field there are the words “departure” (departure) and “arrival” (arrival) - by selecting one of them using a dot, you will mark whether the specified time refers to the beginning of your trip or to your arrival at the place.

In the “from”, “to” and “through” columns you need to enter the name of the city location - for example, your hotel or the desired attraction. If you are not familiar with local names, but know where you are, then you can select places on the map - to do this, open the “Map” link located to the right of each of these three fields.

When all the fields are filled in, click “search” - and the system will give you route options, which will indicate all the trams and other transport you need. You will find out where to board them, how long each of them travels, what time they arrive at the stops you need, and so on. Each of the proposed options can be viewed in detail on the map and even downloaded.

No. 41, formerly known as 91. This tram passes through the city center and is called a museum, nostalgic, historical. It's not just about the route, where many attractions are located, but also about the rolling stock itself. It consists of two carriages, which first began plying the streets of Prague in 1920. In 1944, the tram was involved in an accident and was repaired, after which it operated until 1992. In 2000, the worn-out train was restored, returned to its original appearance and put back on the rails.

Since it seats only 45 people and is very popular, it is better to board at one of the first stops, ideally the very first. It starts from Vozovna Střešovice, where there is also a public transport museum where you can take a walk while waiting for the 41st.
From there you can get to Prague Castle - the famous fortress, which today is a whole complex of attractions and is definitely included in the program of any tourist.

Another stop is the Royal Garden and the Belvedere Palace, located on its territory, built in the Italian Renaissance style.
The tram stops at Malostranska and Wenceslas Squares - locations densely built up with historical buildings, monuments, and palaces.

On the 41st you can also get to the National Theater and Veletřni Palace. Even if you are not going to the opera, the theater building is still worthy of your attention as an excellent example of exquisite Italian neo-Renaissance. And in the Veletřni Palace there is a Museum of Modern Art, where works by Picasso and many of his famous colleagues are exhibited.

The final stop is Vystaviste. This is an exhibition area where musical fountains, an aquarium, an amusement park and other interesting objects are located.
A regular adult ticket for the museum route costs 35 CZK, for children under 15 years old - 20 CZK. You will also need to pay 20 CZK for a stroller with a child and a person in a wheelchair, and elderly people over 70 years old pay the same amount.

No. 23. This nostalgic route was launched in March 2017, and until 2014 the number belonged to the regular daytime route, which was canceled to improve the work of No. 22. This line runs Tatra T3 - Czech-made cars that were manufactured from 1960 to 1999 and known to residents not only of the Czech Republic, but also of other countries of the former socialist camp, including the USSR. In some places they were modernized, in others they were removed from the routes, and now only in Prague you can drive in the original Tatra T3.

They received a look in the style of the eighties: plastic seats of the same type, massive loudspeakers, stop announcements, font information signs - everything is from the past. The 23rd goes through the historical center - from the Kralovka stop to the Vinohrady district - and passes near Prague Castle and other tourist places.

No. 23 is a full day route, so it runs all year round and is paid for with regular tickets using the regular system.

Of the ordinary routes, the most interesting are Nos. 9 and 22. Modern trams run along them, from the windows of which you can see many ancient buildings of the center.
Even if you don’t really need to go anywhere, take the time to ride the Prague tram - without this piece the puzzle of your impression of the city will not be fully completed.

Transport in Prague is well organized and allows quick access to places that may be of interest to visitors to the city. Please note that to the central historical districts Prague can be reached by metro or tram, but city buses do not go there.

Hiking in the historical center of Prague are very popular: the center is well suited for them, especially since it is very compact in size and getting around it all is an easy task for those who are used to traveling on foot while sightseeing. The sidewalks are mostly paved, which makes them not very convenient for people with disabilities. Also pay attention to vehicle traffic: drivers may not always give way to pedestrians. For greater convenience when walking, it is recommended to purchase a city map; it can be purchased in stores or travel agency offices.

Attention: Jumping on a red light is punishable by a fine of 1,000 CZK.

Metro, buses and trams

To the unified transport system of Prague (on English language: Prague Integrated Transport system or PIT) included metro, numerous tram And bus routes, suburban trains type S, operating within the city. It also includes a funicular to Petrin Hill and several ferries across the river. Vltava.

Transport movement time. Bus and tram schedules are posted at all stops. The metro opens around 5:00 am and closes around midnight. Buses and trams start earlier and end later for optimal integration with the metro.

Schedule traffic movements can be checked on the website pid.idos.cz. On this site it will be convenient for you to plan your trip: enter your starting point and destination, and you will receive detailed information about which transport to use, where to make transfers, etc.

Metro. The Prague metro consists of three lines: A(green), B(yellow) and C(red). Transfers from one line to another are made at stations Můstek(lines A and B), Muzeum(lines A and C) and Florence(lines A and B). By metro you can travel around almost the entire city in a short time.

The interval of metro trains is 3–4 minutes during the day, and 4–10 minutes at other times (for more details, see the metro map below).

Prague tram

Trams. The interval of trams in Prague is 4–10 minutes during the day, and reaches 10 minutes in the evening. Daytime routes are trams numbered 1–12, 14, 16–18, 20, 22, 24–26. Night routes (from 0.00 to 5.00 hours) include trams numbered 51–59; they run at intervals of 30 minutes. During the same period from the station Lazarská in the city center trams leave every 15 minutes. As a rule, all trams pass through this junction station, and here you can always change to another tram line.

Buses. During the day (from 4.30 to 24.00 hours) buses run around the city at intervals of 9–15 minutes. At night (from 24.00 to 4.30 hours) there are buses number 501-515 (every 30 minutes to 1 hour), as well as buses number 601-610, which are commuter buses. Tickets for these should be purchased in advance. Please note that city buses do not go to areas of the historical center (such as Old city, New town etc.), this is done in order to avoid noise and atmospheric pollution of these places.

Traffic patterns

In terms of transport, Prague and its suburbs are divided into several zones. From the center and further to the outskirts these are zones: P, O, B, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

Prague line diagram metro, png file.
Daytime traffic pattern railway Prague transport (metro and trams), png file.
Traffic pattern trams, png file.
Traffic pattern night transport (trams and buses), png file.
Scheme railway transport in Prague and its surroundings, png file.

The above diagrams were compiled by Ropid.

Tickets and prices

Ticket prices for Prague's unified transport system (metro, trams, buses, etc.) within the city, with validity dates:

32 crowns- 90 minutes - with the possibility of transfer,
24 crowns- 30 minutes - with the possibility of transfer,
110 CZK- 24 hours - with the possibility of transfer,
310 CZK- 72 hours - with the possibility of transfer.

With the first three tariffs indicated, children receive a 50% discount, with the last one, one child with you can travel for free. Children under 15 years old receive a discount. Children under 6 years old travel free of charge.

Ticket selling carried out in the following places:

machine guns for ticket sales. Tickets are available in denominations of 24, 32, 110 CZK. They only accept coins and return change.
grocery the shops, tobacco shops (with the inscription Tabak), newsagents ( Trafika). Tickets are in denominations of 24 and 32 CZK.
ticket offices of the Prague transport system. They are usually located in metro lobbies and also at airports. They sell tickets of all types.
at drivers buses (but not trams). They sell tickets with a face value of 32 crowns at a price of 40 crowns.
ticket Czech box office railways . They sell tickets with a face value of 110 CZK.
trains such as Eurocity or Intercity (EC/IC) - sometimes conductors in them sell tickets with a face value of 110 CZK when approaching Prague. Read more about the types of trains in the Czech Republic transport section.
through sms tickets can only be purchased by subscribers of Czech mobile operators. To do this you need to send an SMS to the number 902 06 with text DPT24(ticket for 24 CZK, duration - 30 minutes), DPT32(32 CZK, 90 min), DPT 110(110 CZK, 24 hours), DPT 310(310 CZK, 72 hours).

Punching a ticket necessary every time you use public transport. Otherwise, the travel is considered unpaid. On buses and trams, you must punch your ticket by placing it in the hole on the yellow puncher. The metro also has such devices; they are located at the entrance to the station. When transferring from one bus or tram to another, you must also validate your ticket. If you do not do this, you may face a fine of 700 CZK. Although it may sometimes seem like you can ride Prague's public transport for free, resist the temptation and pay the fare. Keep in mind that controllers can also be impostors; to avoid getting caught by them, ask them for a controller’s ID. They must also wear the appropriate badge.

Ticket vending machine

Subway ticket composter

Ticket for travel in the unified transport system of Prague

Safety and etiquette. Be careful: when the tram arrives, take a couple of steps back; tall people may be hit by the rear-view mirror. In the subway, on the escalator, it is customary to stand on the right side and pass on the left. In transport, it is customary to give up seats to elderly people and pregnant women.

Taxi

In Prague, it is always preferable to use public transport, however, if you need to travel by taxi, then a few tips below will help you.

Official taxis in Prague are marked accordingly, but the color of taxis may vary. The number and name of the carrier company is indicated on the car doors. The salon has a price list for transportation services, after studying which you can find out the cost of travel. At the end of the trip, the passenger has the right to request a receipt with the specified amount. It is recommended to book a taxi from one of the local operators:

AAA Radiotaxi, +420 222 333 222 (26 CZK per km) - this company has an official contract with Prague Airport
Nejlevnejší Taxi, +420 226 000 226 (18 CZK per km)
Modrý anděl , +420 737 222 333 (19 CZK per km)
Speedcars, +420 224 234 234 (19 CZK per km)
Sedop, +420 841 666 333 (23 CZK per km)
City Taxi, +420 257 257 257 (24 CZK per km)
Halo Taxi, +420 244 114 411 (24 CZK per km)
Taxi Praha, +420 222 111 000 (24 CZK per km)
Kuryr Taxi, +420 241 090 090 (26 CZK per km)
Profi Taxi, +420 844 700 800 (26 CZK per km)
Prague Airport Transfers, +420 800 870 888
Bohemia Prague Airport Transfers, +420 773 066 880
Taxi Premier, +420 777 092 045

Unscrupulous taxi drivers can become a problem for tourists. They can significantly inflate prices. This is especially true when traveling from the airport or railway station to the city center. If you are forced to take a taxi, then contact a representative of a hotel and order a taxi that serves the hotel. Keep in mind that this will cost you about twice as much as booking a taxi from one of the companies listed above.

Some taxi drivers may show you printouts with supposedly “fixed prices” for travel around the city. Don't fall for this scam: these are fake "documents" and their contents are not true.

If you get into a taxi, make sure the meter is on, and when you leave the taxi, ask for a receipt for the fare.

It's better not to catch a taxi right on the street. If this happens, choose a branded taxi and try to negotiate the fare in advance. Keep in mind that the maximum tariff set by the city authorities for one kilometer of travel is 28 CZK (approximately 48 rubles or 1.1 euros).

Cars

To drive a car in Prague, you can use a Russian driver's license, but stay in the Czech Republic for no more than three months. Rules traffic, basically correspond to those adopted in the rest European countries. Traffic in Prague is very busy and there are often traffic jams. Plus, in the city center the streets are narrow and traffic is often one-way. Therefore, we do not recommend considering a car as a priority and convenient means of transportation in the historical center of Prague.

Parking

Map of Prague districts

In the center of Prague (districts Prague 1, 2, 3) you cannot park your car for free, and you always have to pay for parking. However, in other areas there is plenty of free parking.

Parking zones in Prague are divided into several types: blue, orange and green. These colors are used to mark information signs under parking signs and also to mark lines on the sidewalk.

blue zone(center). Parking here is intended only for residents of these areas and property owners. Tourists can purchase a short-term parking ticket in this zone for a period of 4 hours (for 120 CZK) or 10 hours (400 CZK). The coupon can be purchased in stores, kiosks and gas stations. You must always pay for parking in this zone, except for the period from 18.00 to 20.00 hours - during this time you can stop your car here, but for no more than 3 minutes.
orange zone(District Prague 3). Parking in this zone is limited to 2 hours. Payment must be made through the parking meter. The printed ticket should be placed behind the windshield so that it can be clearly seen from outside the car. The cost of parking for 1 hour is 40 CZK, the minimum fee is 10 CZK (for 10 minutes). In the orange zone, parking is paid from Monday to Friday from 8.00 to 18.00. And from 18.00 to 8.00 hours - free. On weekends, parking is usually free; an information sign under the parking sign may indicate otherwise.
green Zone(district Prague 1, 2, 3). Parking in this zone is limited to 6 hours. The cost of parking for 1 hour is 30 CZK, the minimum fee is 10 CZK (for 15 minutes of parking). In the green zone, parking is paid from Monday to Friday from 8.00 to 18.00. And from 18.00 to 8.00 hours - free. On weekends, parking is usually free.
zone of districts Prague 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. In these areas, paid parking has not yet been put into operation. You can park your car in appropriately marked parking lots: this is a blue sign with the letter “P”. There may be an information board under the sign that will indicate the possible parking time and the presence of any restrictions. There are also paid private parking lots with their own time and price conditions.
Park + ride (P+R). This type of parking can be a convenient option for you. Its name translates as “park and ride (by public transport).” Such parking lots are located almost all near metro stations, namely near stations Skalka I, II, Zličín I, II, Nové Butovice, Opatov, Chodov, Ládví, Letňany, Rajská zahrada, Černý Most I, II , Palmovka, Radotín, Nádraží Holešovice, Běchovice and Depo Hostivař. The occupancy of these parking lots is this moment times can be viewed at www.dpp.cz/en/parking/. After the metro closes at 1:00 a.m., parking lots are closed. Those who do not pick up their car must pay a fine of 100 CZK. Since P+R parking lots are integrated into the Prague Unified Transport System (PIT), when using them, in addition to a parking ticket, you must purchase a ticket giving the right to travel in this system (PIT). If you already have such a ticket, you do not need to purchase it again. However, you need to keep it for the entire parking period: when you pick up the car, the ticket will be checked.
Bike + ride (B+R). Part of the P+R car park, you can park your bicycles free of charge. To do this, you need to get a parking ticket on the spot for a deposit of 20 CZK. If you do not pick up the bike on time and leave it between 1.00 and 4.00, you will have to pay 100 CZK.

Fines

Fines imposed on violators are either paid on the spot or received in the form of a receipt by mail. The maximum fine a police officer can give you to pay on the spot is CZK 2,000. Fines can also be paid through a bank. If you rent a car, the fine will be charged to the car rental company, which will then require payment from you. The fine itself usually indicates the account details to which the specified amount must be transferred when paying at the bank. The issued fine must be paid within 10 days.

Water transport

Along the Vltava River, which inspired composers such as Bedrich Smetana and Antonin Dvorak, you can ride on various river boats as part of the excursion.

Water transport in Prague

When planning river walk You can resort to the services of such shipping companies as " European water transport "(EVD, website: www.evd.cz/ru), " Prague Shipping Company» (Pražská paroplavební společnost, website: www.praguesteamboats.com), as well as other small companies.

On river vehicles Excursions are conducted both within Prague and beyond.

Ferry crossings belong to the PIT transport system, so they are valid for a regular ticket for travel on public transport. Information on ferry traffic (in Czech).

Routes ferry crossings:

ferry P1: Sedlec - Zámky
ferry P2: V Podbabě - Podhoří
ferry P3: Lihovar - Veslařský island
ferry P5: Kotevní - Císařská louka - Výtoň
ferry P6: Lahovičky - Nádraží Modřany

Funicular

The unified transport system of Prague also includes the Funicular, laid along the slope of Petřín Hill. The route consists of three stations. Start of the route - from the station Ujezd(Uyezd), located near the tram stop No. 9, 12, 22, to the station. The station is intermediate Nebozizek. There is a station at the top of the hill Petrin(Petsin). Next to it is the Petřín Observatory Tower, the Stefanik Observatory, and the Rose Garden.

Bike

There are quite a few bicycle paths in Prague, but they are lacking in the historical center, which is quite lively even without bicycles. In addition, paved streets and fairly heavy traffic do not add to the comfort of cycling. However, bicycles can be rented, and such services are provided by various companies.

Links

www.ropid.cz - United transport system Prague: transport schedule, route maps, ticket prices.

www.dpp.cz/en - Prague transport company. Public transport route maps, ticket prices, parking information, etc.

Trams in Prague are very popular. The network of tram lines, like the network of Prague metro lines, covers most of the Czech capital. This type of urban transport is in second place in Prague after the metro in terms of the number of passengers transported. It serves about a third of the total passenger traffic. The total length of the lines (not counting the lines of the historical tram and funicular) is 548 km. There are twenty-four tram routes in Prague; they carry about 350 thousand passengers every day.

Trams in Prague during the daytime they operate on twenty-four routes, and at night on nine routes. The most popular routes are numbers 22, 17 and 9, passing close to the main Prague attractions. Separately, we can highlight the historical route number 91.

Ticket prices in Prague

Today tickets for trams in Prague can be purchased for:
24 CZK – for half an hour (12 CZK – for pensioners and children);
32 CZK – for 90 minutes (16 CZK – for pensioners and children);
110 CZK – per day (55 CZK – for pensioners and children);
310 CZK – for three days.

Timetables at stops

In the Czech capital, at each stop there is a stand on which the tram schedule in Prague is posted. At the top of this stand, in a blue square, is a view passing through this stop. Below it is an inscription with the name of the stop. Green arrows indicate the direction of movement of the tram, and numbers indicate route numbers. These numbers are located on a dark or white background, indicating whether this is a night or day route.

Below is a list of all route stops. The current stop is always highlighted in this list. Above it are the previous stops of the route, and below are the subsequent ones (next to the subsequent stops the number of minutes it takes the tram to reach them is indicated). If you see that the station you need is located in the list above the highlighted (that is, current) stop, then you need to go to the stop located on the opposite side of the street.

Please note: the schedule may be different on different days: depending on the day of the week, tram service intervals change, while the routes themselves remain unchanged. Prague tram transport works very smoothly, like clockwork.

Prague tram map

Prague night trams

Trams in Prague run around the clock: along with daytime ones, there are also night routes, designated by numbers from 51 to 59. The average service interval is forty minutes. The central transfer station for all routes is the Lazarska stop. Tram schedule designed so that the routes intersect at a central point every twenty minutes.

Prague tram timetable

At each stop there is a timetable for Prague trams. It is usually updated twice a year. If you wish, you can plan your route in advance. This can be done on the website dpp.cz. By going to it and entering the starting and final stop of your route in the appropriate fields, and then pressing the Search key (Hledat), after which you will receive detailed route traffic indicating the time and cost of the trip, as well as a description of all necessary transfers.

Popular tram routes among travelers in Prague

Using the tram routes listed below, you can explore the central part of the Czech capital.

Tram route 23 and 22
These routes start from the National Theater, pass by the Staroměstská and then Malostranská metro stations, then through most beautiful places city to the stations Belvedér, Prague Castle, Pohořelec,
Tram route 14
It runs from Karela Square (Karlovo namesti) to the park called Letenske Sady.
Prague tram route 9
This tram crosses Prague through Wenceslas Square, after which it continues to Lesser Town.
Tram route 17
It runs between Vysehrad and Letenske Sady Park.
Historic tram 91
This tram runs on holidays and weekends from March to November. It departs every hour from Střešovice station and passes through the city center.

As the American writer Ray Bradbury wittily noted in his story “A Closer Poker Chip by A. Matisse”:

“Beer is an intellectual drink. What a shame that so many idiots drink it.”

You and I do not belong to the category mentioned by Bradbury, and therefore we will taste an intellectual drink in Prague, using our cultural tram-beer route, which is not only convenient, but also combines at the same time: visiting excellent Prague beer restaurants and getting to know interesting capital cities monuments and landmarks.

Don't worry, you won't have to walk on Prague's cobblestone streets! All restaurants on our beer route are located opposite public transport stops on tram route No. 22.

Our convenient beer route will be appreciated not only by individual travelers, but also by large groups. And even married couples! While the male half enjoys cuddling with a beer mug, the fair half of humanity (alone or together with the flowers of life) can get acquainted with the architectural monuments of the Czech capital, located just a stone's throw from the beer hall.

Walking the dog in Prague style. Around your favorite pub!

By the way, inside some pubs, such as “Bernard PUB”, “Vinohradský parlament” and “Bruxx”, children will definitely not be bored, as they have children’s playrooms, and besides, all drinking establishments in the Czech capital are now non-smoking.

Note that despite the cozy atmosphere, good cuisine, excellent beer and free WI-FI, the price category of drinking establishments is rather low or medium, which we invite you to see for yourself.

Prague. Beer selection at the restaurant “U Šumavy”

During our small but exciting beer journey, we will visit 7 excellent Prague beer restaurants at once (the most enthusiastic types can visit 4 more beer gardens, which we noted in the article as an “optional” footnote), taste more than 10 different varieties of Czech beer and get to know at least than with 50 different beer brands of our beloved foamy drink.

Prague. In the restaurant "Ferdinanda Malostranská". Dark lager “Ferdinand Tmavé 11°”

Please note that for readers traveling for the first time Czech Republic, it makes sense to read our article on the classification of Czech and watch an overview of Prague and the Czech capital, where we examine in detail the varieties of Czech foamy drink, recommend the best Prague pubs, beer restaurants and breweries in Prague, and also give simple tips on behavior in a Czech pub.

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Beer route in Prague on Google map

Prague. Tram 22. Route. Stops on the map

Prague. Tram route No. 22 on Malostranska Square

Our self-guided beer tour of Prague follows the popular route of tram number 22, which is an exciting adventure in itself, as it passes through almost all the main Prague streets. .

Tram route No. 22: Bílá Hora – Nádraží Hostivař. Travel time: 1 hour 03 minutes. Movement interval 04:02 - 00:57, every 3-10 minutes. Stops along the route that we will take:Břevnovský klášter - U Kaštanu - Drinopol - Marjánka - Malovanka - Pohořelec - Brusnice - Pražský hrad - Královský letohrádek - Malostranská - Malostranské náměstí - Hellichova - Újezd - Národní divadlo - N árodní třída - Karlovo náměstí - Štěpánská - I. P. Pavlova - Náměstí Míru.

The length of our trip by tram will be: 9.5 km. The exact schedule and route stops on the map can be found on the Prague public transport website at this link. IN Put the tram number in the “Linka” column (in our case - No. 22) and press the “vyhledat” button. By clicking on the route number, you can see the schedule and movement of tram No. 22 minute by minute at each stop. You can view the route on a city map by clicking on the “mapa” button.

Regarding the rules for using public , then for those who are not familiar with them, we recommend reading our article and downloading it to your smartphone urban transport of the Czech capital.

To move around Prague freely along tram route No. 22 (and more!) throughout the day, you will need a 24-hour ticket worth CZK 110, which is valid on all types of public transport in the Czech capital.

Moving along our beer route on the comfortable Prague tram route No. 22 (new trains are equipped with free WI-FI on board) you will see: Břevnov and Strahov Monasteries, Hradcany Square, Prague Castle, Royal Summer Castle, Lesser Town Square and St. Nicholas Church, bridge It is light and offers views of the Charles Bridge, the Dancing House and Vysehrad, the National Theatre, Charles Square and the New Town Hall, Peace Square and the Church of St. Ludmila.

By the way, you can start your walk from any end of our beer route - wherever it is more convenient for you: either from Peace Square or from the Břevnov Monastery, where we will start it.

Well, now, after a short introduction, let’s finally set off on our fascinating hike through the once capital of the Holy Roman Empire, and nowadays one of the beer capitals of the world! And as the intelligent Romans said: “So let’s have fun!” (lat. Gaudeamus igitur!)

1. RRestaurant "Klášterní šenk" and Břevnov Monastery

So, we take tram number 22 to the “Břevnovský klášter” stop. On the territory of the Břevnov Monastery - the oldest monastery in Bohemia, founded back in 993 by Prince Boleslav II and the Prague Bishop Vojtěch for the Benedictine Order, the first drinking establishment of our beer route is located - the beer restaurant "Klášterní šenk".

We will enter the monastery through the elegant gates designed by the German architect Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer, which are decorated with a statue of St. Benedict and the coat of arms of the monastery. The beer restaurant “Klášterní šenk” is located here, on the central alley of the monastery, exactly between the main gate and the church of the patroness of women in childbirth, St. Margaret (Kostel sv. Markéty).

Prague. Restaurant "Klášterní šenk"

In the monastery restaurant, in addition to baked rabbit legs in cream sauce, goat cheese with blackberries and grilled ostrich liver (and absolutely reasonable prices) serves craft beer from the Brezhnov brewer St. Vojtech:

India pale ale “Benedict IPA 15°”;
dark lager “Benedict černé 11°”;
and Benedict 12° light lager.

Indian light ale “Benedict IPA 15°” and dark lager “Benedict černé 11°”

In a drinking establishment, in accordance with the Czech brewing tradition, beer is indicated with the percentage of extract of the initial wort, and not the percentage of ethyl alcohol content. In order to find out the amount of alcohol in 100 ml. beer, it is necessary to divide the indicated extract of the initial wort by 2.5. So for “Benedic t IPA 15°” the ethyl alcohol content should be 6% vol. (6 ml of alcohol per 100 ml of beer), and for “Benedic t černé 11°” - 4.4% vol.

Prague. Interior of the restaurant "Klášterní šenk"

In addition to the monastery beer, the restaurant brews (botts): “Rychtář 11°” from the brewer of the same name Rychtář (the plant is part of the Lobkowicz brewing group), as well as unfiltered wheat “Chlumecký Vít 11°” (a brewer from Vysoko Chlumec, Lobkowicz brewing group). Due to the popularity of the establishment, to dine at the restaurant you need to reserve a table by calling + 420 220 406 294 (in Czech or English) or submit an electronic request on the restaurant’s website.

Address: Markétská 1/28, Praha 6, Břevnov;
How to get there: public transport stop “Břevnovský klášter”. Tram routes No. 22 and No. 25. Then walk about 200 meters. The restaurant is located on the territory of the Břevnov Monastery;
restaurant "Klášterní šenk"
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 11:30-23:00;
Website: http://www.klasternisenk.cz

Prague. Břevnov Brewery St. Vojtěch

After visiting the beer hall, you can look into the eastern wing of the monastery, where the St. Vojtech brewery has been located in the building of a former stable since 1720 (the modern brewery opened in 2013). Beer is sold here in bottles on weekdays: 10:00-17:00 (lunch 11:45-12:30). You can familiarize yourself with the brewery’s assortment and prices. The order must be made by email. mail. Cards are not accepted.

Prague. Church of St. Margaret (Kostel sv. Markéty)

For those who are planning to get to know the territory of the monastery more closely, let us say that on Saturdays and Sundays the monastery hosts one and a half hour sightseeing tours. You will visit the Church of St. Margaret, built according to the design of the father and son Dientzenhofer in 1708-1735. (the altar paintings of the temple are by Peter Brandl); the 11th-century Romanesque crypt and the Baroque prelature building with the Terezin Hall.

Prague. Interior of the Church of St. Margaret (Kostel sv. Markéty)

Tours are held on Saturdays at 10:00 and 14:00, and on Sundays at 11:00 and 14:00. During the summer there is an additional excursion on Saturdays and Sundays at 16:00. Price entrance ticket is 80 CZK. You can walk around the territory of the monastery without a tour, but visiting the Church of St. Marketa outside the sightseeing tour is possible only during church services (Mon-Sat: 07:00 and 18:00; Sun 07:30, 09:00 and 18:00 ).

You can tour the monasteryvirtual walk

2. Restaurant “Bernard PUB U Bileho Lva”

Having drained our last glass “to the bottom” (lat. ad profundum), we will return to the tram stop “Břevnovský klášter”, take tram number 22 and travel only two stops to the tram stop “Drinopol”. Here, in all its glory, the beer restaurant of the brewer Bernard awaits us - “Bernard PUB U Bílého Lva”.

Prague. Beer restaurant “Bernard PUB U Bíleho Lva”

The beer restaurant of the Humpolec brewer "Bernard" will delight its visitors not only with good Czech cuisine and excellent snacks to accompany beer (be sure to try the signature wings in honey "Carolina Honey Wings"), but also with the presence of a small children's playground in the establishment.

The restaurant's beer line consists of 6 types of draft beer. Two types of “scrape beer” (výčepní pivo or simply “desitka”):

light lager “Bernard Světlá 10°”;
unfiltered light lager “Bernard Nefiltrovaná 10°”.

The loungers (ležák) in the drinking establishment of the Humpolec brewer include:

light lager “Bernard Světlá 11°”;
unfiltered light lager “Bernard Nefiltrovaná 12°”;
semi-dark lager “Bernard Polotmavá 12°”;
and a simply delicious dark lager with an avalanche effect “Bernard Černá lavina 12°”.

In addition to draft beer, the establishment has a good selection of bottled beer: Belgian-style strong ale “Bernard Bohemian Ale 16°”; light kvasnitsa lager “Sváteční ležák 12°”; dark kvasnitsa lager “Bernard Černý ležák 12°”; semi-dark kvasnitsa lager “Bernard Jantarový ležák 12°”; non-alcoholic cherry “Bernard Višeň” and so on and so forth (lat. et cetera).

Address: Bělohorská 241/79, Prague 6, Břevnov;
How to get there: city stop ground transport"Drinopol". Trams of routes No. 22, No. 25 and night route No. 57. From the stop to the pub it is only 80 meters;
Location on Mapy.cz map:"Bernard PUB U Bileho Lva"
Opening hours: Mon-Thu 11-24, Fri-Sat 11-01, Sun 11-23;
Website: www.u-bileholva.cz

3. “Klášterní pivovar Strahov” and Strahov Monastery. Elective

After a soulful beer drink, we, I hope, are already in high spirits, because “good wine makes glad the human heart” (biblical bonum vinum lactificat cor hominus) we will return to the Drinopol tram stop, take tram number 22 and travel on it only three stops to the tram stop "Pohořelec".

Prague. Strahov Monastery

Just a hundred meters from the stop is the Strahov Monastery (Strahovský klášter), founded by order of Prince Vladislav II in 1140 for the monastic order of the Premonstratensians. The treasury of the monastery is its library. It is located in the Philosophical Hall (the hall was decorated in the early Baroque style by the architect Ignaz Palliardi) and the magnificent Theological Hall, built in 1671 - 1679. Italian Domenico Orsi.

Strahov Monastery. Theological hall of the monastery library

The territory of the Strahov Monastery is open to visitors every day and around the clock. Entrance to the territory of the Strahov Monastery is free.

The library of the Strahov Monastery is open Mon-Sun: 09:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00; The library's non-working days are December 25 and April 5.The cost of admission to the library for an adult visitor is 100 Kč.

I note that taking a walk around the Strahov Monastery andIt makes sense at least for the amazing views of Prague from the observation deck of the monastery.

By the way, you can tour the monasteryvirtual walk

Well, it wouldn’t hurt to have a couple of other glasses at the local brewery, which is located exactly opposite the entrance to the Strahov Library, although we personally don’t quite like this establishment.

Prague. Brewery "Klášterní pivovar Strahov". Restaurant “Sv. Norbert"

The decision to build a brewery was made by Abbot Kaspar Questenberg in 1628. The brewery closed in 1907 and was reopened only at the beginning of the 21st century. The Strahov brewery is a typical representative of craft brewing. Where the beer is brewed is where it is bottled. Today, several types of beer are produced here. The following is presented on the drinking establishment's receipt:

special dark unfiltered beer “St. Norbert 14°" (Schwarzbier);
special semi-dark beer “St. Norbert 13°" (Vienna lager);

Prague. At the disposal in the restaurant “Sv. Norbert"

The following varieties also appear on a regular basis:

Bohemian Pilsner, Christmas Ale and March Beer;
Indian Pale Ale "St. Norbert 16° IPA";
"Wheat"; "Bokbier", "Doppelbock" and others.

Unfortunately, the current varieties of the brewery can only be found on the checkout of the drinking establishment. Let’s say right away that neither the brewery’s pricing policy, starting at 65 Kč for a 0.4l glass, nor the taste characteristics of the beer there are attractive to us, and after visiting this establishment a couple of times, we lost interest in it. But as they say, that’s why an elective is an elective, so you can refer to it “from case to case” (lat. a casu ad casum).

Address: Strahovské nádvoří 301/10, Prague 1, Hradčany;
How to get there: public transport stop “Pohořelec”. Tram route No. 22. One of the entrances to the monastery is located 100 meters from the stop, in the arch of house no. 9 on Pohořelec Square, to the right of the Melvin cafe;
Location on Mapy.cz map:"Sv. Norbert"
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10-22;
Website: www.klasterni-pivovar.cz

4. Restaurant “Malostranská Beseda” and Church of St. Nicholas

As they said in the Holy Roman Empire: “Abuse does not negate use” (lat. abusus non tollit usum), and therefore let’s return to the tram stop “Pohořelec”, take tram number 22 and ride it five stops to the tram screensaver “Malostranské náměstí” .

It is better to board the tram on the right side in the direction of travel of the train in order to enjoy beautiful views to Prague Castle and the Royal Summer Castle passing by.

Prague. Queen Anne's Summer Castle (Letohrádek královny Anny)

On Malostranska Square, the Church of St. Nicholas (Kostel sv. Mikuláše) will definitely fall on us with all its might. Under such pressure, there is nothing left to do but take refuge in the excellent Pilsen restaurant “Malostranská Beseda” located directly opposite the church.

Prague. Summer terrace of the Malostranská Beseda restaurant

In addition to the restaurant, the gray-beige 4-story building with three dark iron turrets on the roof has a club, a beer hall and even a coffee shop. Beautiful design, in a modern interpretation of the original Pilsner Urquell restaurant, good Czech cuisine, a well-located summer terrace overlooking St. Nicholas Cathedral and the Pilsner Urquell tank, what else is needed for a pleasant time!

Restaurant "Malostranská Beseda". Pilsner beer bottling option – “Mlíko”

Pilsner here, as expected in decent Pilsen beer halls, is served in 4 bottling options: hladinka, šnyt, mlíko and čochtan.

“Hladinka” is a standard version of beer bottling, in which the foam occupies approximately 1/3 of the mug;
“Šnyt” is a beer bottling option in which foam occupies approximately 2/3 of the mug;
“Mlíko” is a beer bottling option in which the foam occupies the entire mug;
“Čochtan” is a variant of beer bottling in which there is no foam in the mug at all.

As funny as it may seem, the taste characteristics of beer actually change depending on the amount of foam in the glass! To be honest, we most like the so-called female version of beer bottling – “Mlíko”. Pilsner in it almost loses its inherent bitterness and the glass is filled with a soft, creamy taste.

Prague. Beer restaurant "Malostranská Beseda"

Some Czechs, who drink at least 10 mugs of Pilsner per evening, after four regular mugs drink one in the “Mlíko” version. Experts say that this method allows you not to lose the original taste of beer even after long-term use. Let’s be honest, we haven’t personally tested this system yet! In addition to pilsner, the brewery also serves dark lager “Velkopopovický Kozel Černý 10°”, but we’ll get to the brewer from Velké Popovice a little later!

Address: Malostranské náměstí 35/21, Praha 1, Malá Strana;
How to get there: public transport stop “Malostranské náměstí”. Tram routes No. 22, No. 12 and No. 20. The restaurant is located opposite the bus stop;
Location on Mapy.cz map:restaurant "Malostranská Beseda"
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 11-23;
Website: http://www.malostranska-beseda.cz

For those interested in the Church of St. Nicholas (patron of children, sailors and merchants), the green roof of the majestic Baroque church has dominated the surrounding palaces and gardens for almost three hundred years.

In 1710, the architect Christoph Dientzenhofer built its impressive facade, nave and side chapels, and after the death of the master, his son Kilian-Ignaz Dientzenhofer built it in 1722-1752. erected a choir and a grandiose dome of the temple (by the way, with this family contract we have already met in the Břevnov Monastery).

According to legend, residents refused to enter the church after its opening, and only after a special commission inspected the dome, which confirmed the reliability of the building, did believers begin to attend church services. On the main nave of the temple is the work of the Viennese artist Jan Lukas Kracker “The Glorification of St. Nicholas,” the largest fresco in Europe - almost 1,500 square meters.

Prague. Interior decoration of the Church of St. Nicholas (Kostel sv. Mikuláše)

At the corners of the altar there are sculptures of the Fathers of the Church and a statue of St. Nicholas (by Czech sculptor Ignaz Frantisek Platzer the Elder). Of particular interest is also the exquisite gilded 2,500-pipe organ on which Mozart played music in 1787.

You can visit the churchvirtual walk

Adjacent to the Church of St. Nicholas is a bell tower that does not belong to the church, which is what the coat of arms reminds of Malaya Strana above the entrance to the tower. The bell tower was built by city authorities in 1756 to notify citizens in case of emergencies. During the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic, the local state security service looked after the American embassy from here, which is located just a hundred meters from the bell tower on Tržiště Street.

Prague. View from the bell tower of the Church of St. Nicholas to Karmelitská Street

Nowadays there is a structure on the tower Observation deck, which offers not the most impressive views of Prague.

Temple opening hours: from March 1 to October 31, Mon-Sun 09:00-17:00; from November 1 to February 28 Mon-Sun 09:00-16:00.

Entrance: 70 Kč – adult ticket; 50 Kč – students and children over 10 years old; Children under 10 years old and disabled people are free.

5. Restaurant “Ferdinanda Malostranská” and Church of Our Lady of Victory

After having a hearty conversation in the “Malostranské náměstí” tram stop, we’ll take tram number 22 and go just one stop to the “Hellichova” tram stop.

Prague. Church of Our Lady of Victory

The stop is located just opposite the Church of the Virgin Mary Victorious (Kostel Panny Marie Vítězné a sv. Antonína Paduánského), which is famous for the fact that a wax figurine of the baby Jesus is kept here. Prague Jezulátko is an object of worship for Catholic Christians.

We will return to the figurine of the infant Christ a little later, but for now weOf interest is the signature restaurant of the brewer Ferdinand, located just a hundred meters from the stop - Ferdinanda Malostranská.

Prague. Restaurant "Ferdinanda Malostranská"

The establishment's beer line consists of 5 types of draft beer from the Benesov brewer:

light lager “Ferdinand Světlé 11°”;
light lager “Ferdinand Světlé Premium 12°”;
dark lager “Ferdinand Tmavé 11°”;
semi-dark special beer with the addition of herbs “Sedm kulí tmavé 13°” (the name of the beer “7 bullets”, as a reminder of the shot of the Serbian high school student Gavrilo Princip against Archduke Franz Ferdinand, with the subsequent outbreak of the First World War);
and special light beer “d`Este speciál 15°”.

Agree, “variety is fun”! (lat. varietas delectat!)

Restaurant "Ferdinanda Malostranská". Fried chicken schnitzel with fries

As for the cuisine, it is simple and unpretentious, although the pork and chicken schnitzels here are excellent.

Address: Karmelitská 379/18, Prague 1, Malá Strana;
How to get there: city ground transport stop “Hellichova”. Trams on routes No. 22, No. 12, No. 20, No. 25 and night route No. 57. From the stop to the pub it is only 83 meters;
Location on Mapy.cz map:"Ferdinanda Malostranská"
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11-23, Sun 11-17;
Website: www.ferdinanda.cz

For those who look into the church, we will add that the Church of the Holy Trinity was originally built in 1611-1612. for German Protestant Lutherans. The design of the temple belongs to the courtier of Rudolf II, the Italian architect Giovanni Maria Filippi.

Prague. Church of Our Lady of Victory (Kostel Panny Marie Vítězné)

After the defeat of the Protestants in the Battle of White Mountain (the mountain is located not far from the Břevnov Monastery), Emperor Ferdinand II donated the church to the Order of Discalced Carmelites, who made a feasible contribution to the victory of the imperial army. On September 8, 1624, the temple was consecrated in gratitude for the success of the military campaign in honor of the Virgin Mary Victorious (some sources translate the name of the church as the Church of Our Lady Triumphant).

Another patron of the church was St. Anthony of Padua. The treasure of the temple is considered to be a wax figurine of the baby Jesus Christ that appeared in the church in 1628. The authorship is attributed to an unknown Spanish monk, to whom, according to legend, Christ appeared during prayer as an infant.

Church of Our Lady the Victorious. Prayer to the Prague Jezulátko

The sculpture was created in the second half of the 16th century and came to the temple as a gift to the Carmelite Order from the pious Countess Polyxena Lobkovich. The 47 cm wooden figurine is covered with wax and represents Jesus at the age of 4-5 years. The small crown placed directly above the baby statue is a gift from Pope Benedict XVI. The Pontiff personally visited the church in 2009.

The sculpture of the baby is regularly dressed in the colors of the current liturgical season in accordance with the church calendar. Typically, four primary colors are used:

white (the color of glory, purity and holiness - at Christmas);
red (the color of blood and fire - for Holy Week);
purple (color of Repentance - Lent);
and green (the color of life and hope - clothing for any time).

Prague. Church of Our Lady the Victorious. Museum of the Robes of the Child Jesus Christ

Every year on the first Sunday in May, the day of the coronation celebrations (for various miracles attributed to Jezulatko, including numerous healings and rescues of Prague residents during the siege of Prague by the Swedes in the 17th century, the statue was solemnly crowned by the Prague episcopate in 1655) the outfit uses the royal robe with ermine and the following colors:

pink (muted color of joy);
gold and blue (holiday colors).

In total, there are more than 100 dresses in the baby’s wardrobe, which are housed in the church museum. One of the most famous is a gift from the Holy Roman Empress and Queen of Bohemia, Maria Theresa, who personally embroidered this outfit for the baby in 1754.

Prague Jezulatko (photo www.pragjesu.cz)

Today, the baby Jesus is most revered in Spain, Italy, Latin America and the Philippines. Believers claim that Pražské Jezulátko (Prague Jezulatko) brings long-awaited pregnancy to women, gives health to sick children and blesses those praying for family happiness. The temple is open daily from 08:30 to 19:00.

You can visit the Church of Our Lady of Victoryvirtual walk

6. Restaurant “Kozlovna U Paukerta”

We hope that by the middle of our beer route, a pleasant lightness, flexibility and almost unearthly weightlessness have appeared in your body. As they said in the Holy Roman Empire:“Eat, drink, there is no pleasure after death!” (Latin: Edite, bibite, post mortem nulla voluptas).

One day I fell out of this pub, as Vladimir Gilyarovsky wrote in the collection of essays “Moscow and Muscovites”:

“wearing a Calabrian robber’s hat and a Scottish scarf, tied “in a negligee with courage, ala damn me.”

Life is Beautiful! (Latin: La vita è bella).

Let's return to the Hellichova tram stop, take tram number 22 and go just two stops to the Národní divadlo tram stop.

Prague. Tram number 22. View of Charles Bridge and Prague Castle from Lehi Bridge

When passing through the Lehi Bridge, do not forget to take a look at the Charles Bridge (on the left as we move) and at the Vysehrad Fortress (on the right as we move).

National Theater (photo by Studio Reasons)

So, let's get off at the National Theater. Directly opposite the stop there is a brewery - one of the worst in the city, and if you want to feel how worthless craft beer can be, then you definitely need to come here!

We will go to the nearby branded restaurant of the Velkopopovice brewer “Kozlovna U Paukerta”. The restaurant of the brewer from Velké Popovice delights its visitors not only with cozy rooms, but also with good old Czech and modern cuisine. In addition to the well-known and popular dark lager “Velkopopovický Kozel Černý 10°”, which is well-known and popular in Prague drinking establishments, the light lager “Velkopopovický Kozel 11°” and the light unfiltered lager “Kozel nefiltrovaný ležák 11°” are poured from tanks here..

Prague. Interior of the restaurant “Kozlovna U Paukerta”

The establishment also offers řezané pivo (rzhezane beer) - where half a mug of light and half a mug of dark Velkopopovice beer will be mixed by eye by the bartender of the drinking establishment personally for you.

Address: Národní 981/17, Prague 1, Staré Město;
How to get there: city ground transport stop “Národní divadlo”. Trams on routes No. 22, No. 2, No. 18, No. 13, No. 9 and night routes No. 53, No. 57, No. 58, No. 59. From the stop to the pub it is only 160 meters;
Location on Mapy.cz map:"Kozlovna U Paukerta"
Opening hours: Thu-Sat 11-24, Sun-Wed 11-24;
Website: http://www.kozlovna.cz/u-paukerta

7. Brewer “U Medvídků”. Elective

By the way, if the pubs presented on our beer route are not enough for you, we recommend stopping by after « Kozlovny » to the brewer, which is located not far from the Velkopopovitsa beer hall - literally 150 meters away.

They serve the strongest beer not only in the Czech Republic, but also in the world! The beer line of the brewer “U Medvídků” includes 4 types of beer: light special beer “1466” (14°); semi-dark special “Oldgott” (13°); flavored beer with honey taste “Medvidek” (15°); and strong light lager “X-beer33” (33°). The distinguishing feature of a brewer's beer is its density. Sometimes to the detriment of taste. By the way, a 0.3 liter glass of “X-beer33” costs 120 Kč (360 rubles) and is bottled.

Address: Na Perštýně 345/7, Praha 1, Staré Město;
How to get there: public transport stop “Národní třída”. Trams of routes No. 1, No. 2, No. 9, No. 12, No. 18; No. 22, No. 25;
Location on Mapy.cz map: Pivovar “U Medvídků”
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11-23; Sun 11:30-22:00;
Website: umedvidku.cz

8. Brewery “Pivovarský Dům”. Elective

After visiting “Kozlovna”, we will return to the tram stop to National Theater, we’ll take tram number 22 and travel just three stops to the “Štěpánská” screensaver, not forgetting to admire Charles Square and the New Town Hall along the way.

Prague. Tram route No. 22. View of Charles Square from the New Town Hall

Almost opposite the stop is located “Pivovarský Dům”, known to a large tourist army. Whether you come here or not is, of course, up to you. But personally, we are attracted to this beer only by the proud title of brewer.

Prague. Brewery "Pivovarský Dům"

Neither the cuisine nor the beer of this establishment are to our taste. The only thing that saves this establishment is the presence in the beer hall of a tourist attraction - a set of assorted dishes of each of the eight types of beer that are brewed in the brewery. If you order for tasting, you will be served 100 milliliters of each in the following version:

wheat beer and beer of the month;
light and dark lager;
Flavored beer with banana, coffee, cherry and nettle flavors.

Brewery "Pivovarský Dům". Branded beer carousel

In our philistine opinion, the amount of 150 Czech crowns for this beer set is one and a half times too high, but the establishment has its own niche - craft beer. This is where the beer is brewed, and this is where it is poured and drunk. Therefore, the owners have the right to set any price, because there is no direct competition between craft breweries. Each of them has its own beer: not “Kozel” or “Pilsner Urquell”.As Cicero said: “Let him either drink or leave” (lat. aut bibat, aut abeat).

Address: Lípová 511/15, Prague 2, Nové Město;
How to get there: city ground transport stop “Štěpánská”. Trams on routes No. 22, No. 4, No. 6, No. 10, No. 13, No. 16, No. 10, No. 13 and night routes No. 51, No. 56, No. 57, No. 59. From the stop to the pub it is only 87 meters;
Location on Mapy.cz map:"Pivovarský Dům"
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 11-23:30;
Website: http://www.pivovarskydum.com

9. Restaurant “U Šumavy”

There is no arguing about tastes (Latin: de gustibus non disputandum est). Therefore, we are closer to another beer hall, located just a hundred meters from the “Štěpánská” stop.

Prague. Restaurant “U Šumavy”

The oldest drinking establishment in the Prague region New location The restaurant “U Šumavy” was opened back in 1873. This establishment always stocks 10 different brands of foamy drink from large and small Czech breweries. On a permanent basis on a deductible basis:

light lager from the Budějovice brewer “Budvar 12°”;
and Pilsner Urquell.

The range of small and medium-sized Czech breweries changes regularly. At the time of our last visit, the following varieties were being pressed (bottled) at the beer tap:

Indian light ale “Hatatitla 15° IPA” from the minibrewer “Koníček Vojkovice”;
dark special beer of the Black Kostelets brewer “Černá svině 13°”;
Indian light ale “Citra 13° IPA” from the brewer from Zlín “Zlínský Švec”;
light lager “Albrecht 10°” from the Liberec brewer “Frýdlant”;
light lager “Otakar 11°” from local brewer “Polička”;
Indian light ale “Hopper Sorachi Ace 15°” from the Karlovy Vary region brewer “Permon”;
light lager “Souležák 12°” from the Prague minibrewer “Holá řiť”;
light lager “Kruták 12°” from the minibrewer “Továrna” from Slaný.

Prague. Interior of the restaurant “U Šumavy”

It is better to familiarize yourself with the current beer range of the establishment immediately before visiting on the restaurant’s website.

The restaurant has several rooms and a relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant's cuisine is unremarkable - limit yourself to beer. The only minus of the beer hall is that they don’t accept credit cards. Only cash is accepted.

Address: Štěpánská 543/3, Praha 2, Nové Město;
How to get there: city ground transport stop “Štěpánská”. Trams on routes No. 22, No. 4, No. 6, No. 10, No. 13, No. 16 and night routes No. 51, No. 56, No. 57, No. 59. From the stop to the pub it is only 105 meters;
Location on Mapy.cz map:"U Šumavy"
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 11-24;
Website: http://www.usumavy.cz

10. Restaurant “Vinohradský parlament” and Church of St. Ludmila

Truth is in wine, health is in water (Latin: In vino veritas, in aqua sanitas), and therefore there is no doubt that our path is at least true! Therefore, after having a good rest in the restaurant “U Šumava”, we will return to the tram stop “Štěpánská”, take tram number 22 and travel only two stops to the “Náměstí Míru” screensaver.

Prague. Church of St. Ludmila (Kostel sv. Ludmily)

Hanging over Peace Square is the neo-Gothic church of the patroness of grandmothers, St. Ludmila of Bohemia (Kostel sv. Ludmily), but we’re not here yet. Just a hundred meters from the stop is the signature restaurant of the Prague brewer Staropramen “Vinohradský parlament”.

Prague. Restaurant "Vinohradský parlament"

If you come here during the day, don't be surprised a huge number Prague mothers with children who manage to breastfeed their babies over a glass of beer! The restaurant simply serves good lunches and has a great children's play area.

The establishment’s beer lineup includes 4 types of Smichov beer:

light lager “Staropramen Světlý 10°”;
light lager “Staropramen 11°”;
light wheat unfiltered bottom-fermented beer “Staropramen Nefiltrovaný 12°”;
and dark lager “Staropramen Černý 12°”.

Prague. Hospoda "Vinohradský parliament"

As it should be in a decent establishment, tourists will not be denied “rzhezane beer” (a cocktail made from light and dark Staropramen lager). There is also a branded beer lemonade “Parliament” (a cocktail of light Smichov lager and home-made cherry lemonade). The restaurant of the drinking establishment is open until 23:30, but the beer hall is open until 4 in the morning.

Address: Korunní 820/1, Praha 2, Vinohrady;
How to get there: city ground transport stop “Náměstí Míru”. Trams on routes No. 22, No. 4, No. 10, No. 16 and night routes No. 51, No. 57, No. 59. From the stop to the pub it is only 125 meters;
Location on Mapy.cz map:"Vinohradský parliament"
Opening hours: restaurant Mon-Wed 10:45-24:00, Thu-Fri 10:45-01:00, Sat 11:30-01:00, Sun 11:30-23:30; beer hall Mon-Sun 10:45-04:00;
Website: http://www.vinohradskyparlament.cz

11. Restaurant “Bruxx” and Peace Square. Elective

The Smíchov brewery Staropramen is part of the North American Molson Coors group, and therefore it is not surprising that the door next to the Vinohrady Parliament is the entrance to the Belgian beer restaurant Bruxx. North Americans own such famous Belgian beer brands as Stella Artois and Hoegaarden.

In a drinking establishment, in accordance with the Belgian brewing tradition, the percentage of alcohol content in the beer is indicated, and not the extract of the initial wort, as with Czech brewers. Along with the Stella Artois 5% light lager, this chic brasserie serves:

white wheat beer (witbier) with added fruit “Hoegaarden 5%”;
light wheat beer with raspberry flavor “Hoegaarden Rose 3%”;
brown Flanders ale “Liefmans oud bruin 5%”;
light fruit beer with cherry and cranberry flavors “Floris Kriek 3.6%”;
dark strong fruity beer with the addition of cherry liqueur “Kasteel Rouge 8%”;
Belgian strong light ale “Delirium Tremens 8.5%”;
and Dutch "witbier" with fruity taste "La Trappe Witte 5%".

Belgian restaurant "Bruxx". Witbier “Hoegaarden 5%”

The blissful picture is complemented by the children's room game Zone with a maze, drawing boards and game consoles. Parents can monitor their children through a special mobile app or a camera system on your TV. There is a playpen for the youngest children.

Address: Náměstí Míru 820/9, Prague 2, Vinohrady;
How to get there: city ground transport stop “Náměstí Míru”. Trams on routes No. 22, No. 4, No. 10, No. 16 and night routes No. 51, No. 57, No. 59. From the stop to the pub it is only 110 meters;
Location on Mapy.cz map:restaurant "Bruxx"
Opening hours: restaurant Mon-Wed 11:00-24:00, Thu-Fri 11:00-01:00, Sat 11:30-01:00, Sun 11:30-23:30;
Website: http://www.bruxx.cz

Our exciting trip to Prague beer gardens has come to an end. When saying goodbye to Vinohrady, you can look at Peace Square, beloved by local asocial elements, and go to the Church of St. Lyudmila.

Prague. Peace Square. Sculpture “Allegory of the World” at the Church of St. Ludmila

The brick neo-Gothic building with two slender 60-meter towers, each equipped with two bells, was built between 1888-1892 according to the design of the Czech architect and restorer Josef Motzker.

Prague. The main entrance of the Church of St. Ludmila

The bells cast for the opening of the church were melted down into cannons during the First World War, and new ones appeared on the church only in 1925. You can enter the church every day at 16-30 during church services.

Prague. Interior decoration of the Church of St. Ludmila

In addition to the chief architect, at least two more Josephs took part in the construction of the temple: the famous sculptor Josef Vaclav Myslbek (whose works can be seen, for example, while walking around) and the artist Josef Capek (the older brother of the writer Karel Capek). The writer Karel Capek died before the German occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1938, but Josef Capek died in the German Bergen-Belsen concentration camp from typhus in April 1945.

To the left of the main entrance to the church there is a monument to the Capek brothers - a stone that appears to have been shot through, in which imitation bullet holes form their names. On one side of the pedestal, bullet entry holes form the name Karel Capek. WITH reverse side the exit holes form the name of Josef Capek.

You can go around Peace Square virtual walk

Beer route in Prague. Conclusion

As the ancients said: “There is no arguing about tastes” (Latin: De gustibus non est disputandum). And yet we hope that not only lovers of the Czech beer drink, but also professional beer experts will appreciate our beer route.

It is simple, convenient and at the same time quite diverse. Of course, there are several dozen interesting Prague pubs and breweries left behind, but that’s why ours and Prague exist, to talk about them separately.

For this, let me take my leave! And, as one of the founding fathers of the United States, the great American scientist and political figure Benjamin Franklin said:

« There is wisdom in wine, there is freedom in beer, there is bacteria in water. » .

So let's become free! And at the same time healthy! Indeed, in order to cover the required daily dose of vitamin B1, a person needs to drink only 33 liters of beer. To cover the daily dose of calcium - 25 liters of beer. The daily dose of vitamin B2 is 3 liters of beer. For us this is nothing! As they say, everything is in our hands! “Gaudeamus igitur! Dixi" (lat. Let's have fun! I said everything).

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