USEFUL INFORMATION

Prague has a population of 1,250,000 people. Prague has a typically European continental climate with cold, snowy winters and warm (sometimes wet) summers. The best time to visit the Czech capital might be from May to September when days are warm and nights cool. The European summer (June to September) is the tourist high season, but spring and autumn can also be rewarding times to visit, especially if you prefer to avoid the tourist crowds and to see the trees in bloom in spring or the gold- and copper-coloured foliage in autumn. In a way, every season has its benefits from a touristic point of view.

The Czech Republic's currency is the Czech koruna or Czech crown (Kč / CZK). Despite being a member of the European Union, the Czech Republic has not adopted the euro yet. There are numerous bureaux de change in Prague - in the city centre, as well as at Prague's airport and major train and bus stations.

In the Czech Republic, there is a law restricting smoking. Smoking is prohibited in public areas (covered transportation platforms/stops - bus/tram stops, train stations, inside vehicles, cultural facilities, health care facilities). In restaurants, smoking is restricted, but not strictly prohibited. Smoking and non-smoking areas are marked and separated.