Remember to write a couple of day trips from Prague, although there is plenty to do in the Czech capital. These day trips from Prague will complete your Czech travel experience. Many of these excursions are available from tour agencies, but you can also take some of these day trips simply by arranging transportation to and from your destination – an hour or two on the bus or train and a little planning will pay off with visits to the castle, a day at the spa or a historical excursion.
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Karlstein Castle
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267 18 Karlštejn, Czech RepublicGet directions
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+420 311 681 617
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Karlstein Castle is a popular day trip from Prague. Guided tours depart hourly and take visitors through various corridors, chapels, and the old castle prison. Also, visit the souvenir shop and the wax displays of Czech historical figures.
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Plzen Brewery Museum
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301 14, Veleslavínova 58/6, Vnitřní Město, 301 00 Plzeň-Plzeň 3, Czech RepublicGet directions
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+420 377 235 574
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Visit the city famous for the original pilsner beer. The town itself is small and charming, but the Plzen Brewery Museum will give visitors a first-hand look at how this Czech beer has been made over the centuries.
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Kutna Hora
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Kutna Hora, CzechiaGet directions
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Kutna Hora is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Czech Republic. Once the site of the silver mines and the seat of Czech royalty, Kutna Hora is home to several examples of Gothic church architecture that later influenced architecture across Europe.
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Czech Krumlov
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381 01 Český Krumlov, Czech RepublicGet directions
A day trip to Český Krumlov is a favorite with visitors to Prague. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Český Krumlov has a historic old town with a castle and Baroque theater. Český Krumlov is also a cultural center with many activities and events to entertain tourists.
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Carlsbad
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Karlovy Vary, Czech RepublicGet directions
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Karlovy Vary is a Bohemian spa town with a picturesque design. Karlovy Vary’s rich history means that there is a lot to see, especially for those who enjoy photography. This Czech city also hosts a film festival and has served as the setting for more than one Hollywood movie.
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Memorial de Terezin
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Komenského 148, 411 55 Terezín, Czech RepublicGet directions
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+420 416 782 577
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Terezin was the site of a major Nazi concentration camp in Central Europe during World War II. It is now a memorial to the Holocaust victims who perished there, just as gravely as Auschwitz-Birkenau in Poland, where many of the Terezin prisoners were deported.
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Castillo Krivoklat
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Křivoklát 47, 270 23 Křivoklát, Czech RepublicGet directions
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+420 313 558 440
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Krivoklat Castle, located within a picturesque nature reserve, was initially used as a hunting lodge. Later turned into a prison, Krivoklat still has torture chambers on his guided tour. This 13th century castle has had many updates after devastating fires and will appeal to both history and architecture lovers.
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Castillo Konopiště
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256 01 Benešov, Czech RepublicGet directions
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+420 317 721 366
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Explore this castle, neighboring villages, castle ruins, and even a cave when you visit Konopiště.
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Castle and village of Nelahozeves
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277 51 Nelahozeves, CzechiaGet directions
This small Czech town is home to Nelahozeves Castle, a French-style castle that still contains many of the works of art collected by the family that owns the castle. See works by Peter Paul Rubens and Diego Velázquez.
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Turnov
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511 01 Turnov, CzechiaGet directions
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This city, famous for its glass work, has many historic buildings, including a castle, churches, and an art center in an Art Nouveau architectural style.
