Essential information for travelers heading to Prague, Czech Republic

Population: 1,184,000

Altitude: 235 meters/771 feet

Driving Distances: 

·          Berlin: 342km, 214 miles

·          Dresden: 151km, 93 miles

·          Frankfurt: 523km, 327 miles

·          Munich: 380km, 237 miles

Tourist Information: 

·          Czech Cultural Center (State run information center), 1109 Madison Ave., New York, NY  10028, tel. 212-288-0830

·          Ask for a copy of Welcome to Prague, Prague’s official guidebook and an excellent source of information. Contains city map and a large, detailed public transportation map.

·          Prague Information Service (PIS): Na Prikope 20, near Wenceslas Sq. Open: M-F 9-6pm, Sat 9-3pm.

·          Official Czech Tourism website: www.czechtourism.com   

·          Prague Tourist Center: Rytirska 12. Daily 9-8 pm.

·          Prague in Your Pocket. Very useful. Published five times a year so info is up-to-date. Includes sightseeing, unbiased hotel/restaurant recommendations, events calendar, addresses, etc.