Center in Prague. Shopping centers in Prague. districts of Prague. Which area to stay

Prague consists of 22 administrative units - districts, each of which has its own serial number. Previously, there were 10 of them, and to this day the inhabitants of Prague are limited to them, it is rarely possible to hear, for example, about Prague 17, only if a specific clarification is required. Districts are additionally divided into cadastral parts (micro-districts), which historically formed, there are 112 of them. The boundaries of districts and cadastres do not coincide, that is, some cadastres belong to two or three neighboring districts.

Map of Prague districts

For a visual understanding, we suggest looking at three main visual maps of Prague.

10 administrative divisions of Prague 22 new districts of divisions of Prague Cadastral districts of Prague

General characteristics. Prague 1 is the central area of ​​the city, which is incredibly popular among tourists. This is where it is concentrated the largest number capital monuments, some of which are under the protection of UNESCO. The area is full of shops, including prestigious brands, as well as dozens of cafes, restaurants and entertainment venues.

Hotels. Since Prague 1 is a tourist area, you can easily find a hotel on its territory. True, local hotels are considered one of the most expensive in the city.

Transport. The easiest way to get around the historical center of the city is on foot or using public transport, the most popular type of which can be called a tram. In addition, there are two railway stations of international importance in the area.

Parking. Parking in Prague 1 can be very difficult. The main part of the parking lots is intended for local residents and entrepreneurs who own a special card. Such parking areas are marked with a blue line. There are very few paid parking lots: they are present along roads or under shopping centers. The average cost of parking services is 2 euros per hour. There is no point in driving here.

Real estate. Most of the buildings in the area are historical. There are no new buildings at all, but many old houses are now being actively reconstructed. The cost of real estate (both buying and renting) is the highest in the city. Having an office in Prague 1 is considered very prestigious, however, living here is not comfortable due to the huge number of tourists, high prices in shops and institutions Catering, shortage of parking spaces and lack of "green" areas.

Attractions by historical districts:

• Small country - park, island, church and.
• Old place - , ,
• Josefov is a former area of ​​​​compact residence of Jews, the main synagogues are located here, and an ancient one.
• Hradcany - on its territory there are many and, the most famous of them are the castle and St. Vitus Cathedral.
• New place - ,

Metro stations: Hlavní nádraží, Hradčanská, Malostranská, Muzeum, Můstek, Náměstí Republiky, Staroměstská.

General characteristics. The Prague 2 district, which belongs to the historical center of the capital, is located south of Prague 1. In addition to a large number of attractions, there are many shopping centers, supermarkets, entertainment complexes, service establishments, banks, park areas, schools, private and city medical institutions.

The most affordable part of Prague 2 is Nusle. The main disadvantage of this area is the proximity of the highway bridge. But in Novy Mesto, the business center of the capital, it is beneficial to have your own office.

The Prague 2 area as a place of residence can be advised to young people who love the bustle of the city and lead an active lifestyle.

Attractions by historical districts:

• Grapes -, cathedral,.
• Vysehrad - the rotunda of St. Martin, and other temples that are part of the ancient fortress.
• New place - .

Metro stations: I. P. Pavlova, Karlovo namesti.

General characteristics. Prague 3 is the largest district of the Czech capital. It is a hilly area with large parks and narrow streets, where both old and modern buildings in the style of constructivism and modernity are located. Unlike the center, there are few sights here, but there are many beer pubs, cafes, bars and nightclubs. Several large-scale events are held annually in Prague 3 - the New Wine Festival and the Maslenitsa Masquerade, the Beer Festival.

Hotels. Hotel prices are much more affordable than in Prague 1 and Prague 2.

Transport. Prague 3 has a well-developed bus and tram service, public transport runs frequently and on a variety of routes. There is a subway line. The center can be reached in 5-10 minutes by tram or metro.

Parking. Most of the parking lots are paid or open only for residents of the area. But several shopping centers offer free parking spaces, which can be used for several hours.

Real estate. The main advantages of Prague 3 are well-developed infrastructure, close location to the center of the capital, a lot of green spaces and low housing prices. In this regard, this area is considered very attractive in terms of investment. There are old buildings with apartments in need of major repairs, as well as new buildings.

Prague 3 is considered a more suitable place to stay with children than the center. However, many find its architecture gloomy and unattractive. In any case, this district is very popular among students.

Attractions., with a monument to Jan Zizka.

Metro stations: Flora, Jiřího z Poděbrad, Náměstí Míru.

(Prague 11, Prague 12)

General characteristics. Prague 4, located in the southern part of the capital, does not have a large number of historical monuments, but it has a number of advantages. It is considered one of the most environmentally friendly areas of the capital; there are many park areas, green spaces, and a centuries-old forest. In addition, this district has a well-developed infrastructure: restaurants, cafes, entertainment centers, cinemas, tennis courts and so on.

Hotels. There are very few hotels in Prague 4, since this area is not intended for tourists.

Transport. In terms of its transport accessibility, this district is inferior to the city center. The metro is located only in the eastern part of Prague 4. There is also a motorway. In addition, trams and buses run around the area. The road to the center by public transport takes more than 15 minutes.

Parking. Lots of free parking spaces.

Real estate. Prague 4 is an attractive area in terms of buying or renting real estate. Its architecture is represented by panel buildings, alternating with small cottages. Housing prices are democratic. The presence of a wide network of establishments in the sphere of trade and household services, as well as clean air and an abundance of green areas make Prague 4 a comfortable place to live with children.

The most prestigious part of Prague 4 is Podoli. In this microdistrict there is a complex of swimming pools "Podoli" and a sports and entertainment center "Zluty Lazne".

Attractions: fortress, which is partially located on the territory of Prague 2.

Metro stations: Budějovická, Háje, Chodov, Kačerov, Opatov , Pankrác, Pražského povstání, Roztyly, Vyšehrad.

(Prague 13, Prague 16, Prague 17)

General characteristics. Prague 5 is located in the southwestern part of the capital. This area is very diverse in terms of architecture and infrastructure. The most prestigious part of it is Smichov - a quarter adjacent to the historical center. There are many shops, entertainment and sports centers, restaurants, nightclubs, offices and parks. The outskirts of Prague 5 are built up with prefabricated houses, including economy class new buildings.

Hotels. There are plenty of cheap hotels in the area. Smichov hotels are closest to the center.

Transport. The best transport connection is developed in Smichov. Under this quarter there is a metro line, buses and trams also run here. You can get to the center in 7 minutes. But from the rest of Prague 5, getting to other areas of the capital is more difficult.

Parking. Difficulties with parking can only arise in Smichov. Most of the parking here is paid or only for local residents. There are free parking spaces in the Novy Smichov shopping center, but you can use them for no more than three hours. In other quarters of Prague 5 parking lots are free.

Real estate. Real estate prices and characteristics differ depending on the part of Prague 5. The most expensive and comfortable area is Smichov. It houses new buildings, villas and private cottages. It is suitable for both short stays and permanent residence, including with children. The most elite housing is sold in neighborhoods bordering the park and the river.

More affordable prices in the Stodulki quarter. Most of the houses in it are panel buildings of the 60s, but there are also new buildings with an improved layout. It is predicted that the cost of housing in the area will increase significantly over time.

The least convenient in terms of infrastructure development and transport links are the outskirts of Prague 5, which include the Garka district, where many Russians live. But the prices here are relatively low.

Reporvitsy, Lochkov, Radotin and Khukhlu are quarters remote from the center and reminiscent of rural settlements.

Attractions. There are no significant architectural monuments in Prague 5, but there are many natural beauties: the Barrand Rocks, the Koširže Motol Park, the Motol Ordovician, the Daley and Prokop valleys, and so on.

Metro stations: Anděl, Hůrka, Jinonice, Luka, Lužiny, Nové Butovice, Radlická, Smíchovské nádraží, Stodůlky, Zličín.

(Prague 17)

General characteristics. Prague 6, along with Prague 1 and Prague 2, is considered the most prestigious area of ​​the capital. It extends from the northwestern outskirts of the city to its center. Almost all foreign embassies are located on the territory of Prague 6, there are several prestigious schools and universities.

The architecture of the district is represented by a variety of styles and eras: here you can see baroque houses, medieval quarters, chic mansions, "Soviet" buildings, and ultra-modern buildings. In addition, Prague 5 is immersed in the greenery of parks and the beauty of flower beds.

Part of the area called Dejvice is a Russian quarter. It is home to many emigrants from Russia, there are Russian schools, churches, restaurants and so on.

Hotels. Prague 6 has a well-developed tourist infrastructure, and there are many hotels, most of which are located in old buildings.

Transport. From Prague 6, it is easy to get to any part of the city, thanks to the presence of the metro line, municipal buses and trams. You can get to the central part of the capital within 5 minutes by public transport or 20 minutes on foot.

Parking. Most of the parking lots in Prague 6 are free, and anyone can use them. However, it is difficult to park because of the narrow streets and the large number of motorists. But, in addition to the very popular free parking lots, there are more free paid ones.

Real estate. In general, Prague 6 is a prestigious and expensive area. Real estate prices here are only slightly inferior to those in the historic center. The main advantages of living in this district are a good transport network, developed infrastructure and a large number of green areas.

Within the boundaries of the district, several parts can be distinguished, differing in the level of prices and the quality of real estate. The most fashionable neighborhoods are Bubenech, Dejvice and Brzenov. The houses here belong to the architecture of the XIX-XX centuries, they are framed by neat avenues, small squares and green alleys. Ganspaulka, Baba, Orzechovka and Streshovice built up with villas and mansions are considered no less luxurious areas.

A more budget option is housing in the quarters of Petrshina, Dedin and Cherveny Vrh, it is represented by panel and brick buildings of the second half of the 20th century.

Attractions., natural park Divoka Sarka.

Metro stations: Bořislavka, Dejvická, Nádraží Veleslavin, Nemocnice Motol, Petřiny.

Strahov Monastery Bzhevnov Monastery Zvezda

General characteristics. The district of Prague 7, located in the northern part of the Czech capital, is a prestigious district with a well-developed infrastructure, a large number of green spaces and a long embankment running along the banks of the Vltava. Part of the area called Holesovice is very crowded, there are a large number of cafes, restaurants, shops and offices. The Troy quarter is quieter and greener; it is built up with pitchforks and panel houses. Also in Prague 7 there are schools, shopping centers and sports complexes.

Hotels. Hotels in Prague 7 are distinguished by affordable prices. Their only drawback is their remoteness from the historical center.

Transport. Trams, buses and a subway line run in the area. You can reach the center by public transport in 15 minutes.

Parking. In the quarters of Prague 7, remote from the center of the capital, parking is free, while in the rest, the situation with parking spaces is the same as in Prague 1.

Real estate. Housing prices in this area are lower than in the center, but higher than the average for the city. The Troya and Bubenech quarters are built up with 2-3-storey houses suitable for living with children. There are few new buildings in Prague 7, but there are several modern complexes in Holesovice.

Attractions: forest park,

Metro stations: Holešovice nádrazi, Vltavská.

General characteristics. The Prague 8 district, covering the northern part of the city, is one of the oldest administrative units in the Czech capital. This district has a reputation as a cultural and business center with a well-developed infrastructure. There are a variety of shops, shopping centers, sports complexes, schools and about a dozen attractions. In addition, Prague 8 is known for its breweries and music clubs.

Hotels. The closest parts of Prague 8 to the city center are Karlin and Liben. In them you can find comfortable hotels at relatively high prices. The remaining quarters of the district are not intended for tourists.

Transport. Prague 8 has a developed transport system - metro, buses and trams. You can get to the center of the capital in 15 minutes by metro.

Parking. Parking in in public places free, but there are few parking spaces in Karlin.

Real estate. The cost of renting and buying a home varies depending on the part of Prague 8. The most expensive real estate in Karlin, there are many beautiful buildings and attractions.

More low prices in Palmovka, built up with restored brick buildings, but this part of the district is historically the residence of Prague workers and gypsies. There are a lot of panel houses and modern new buildings in the northeastern "sleeping" quarters, the apartments here are very affordable.

Attractions. Musical Theatre, Grabova Villa, Church of St. Albert.
In addition, several natural monuments are located on the territory of the region, including Troiska and Prosetsk rocks, Bolshaya Skala, Bognitsk Udoli and Ladvi.

Metro stations: Florenc, Invalidovna, Kobylisy, Křižíkova, Ládví, Palmovka.

Viaduct Negrelli

If you prefer to travel on your own, without agencies, like me, then before you go to Prague and start a tour of the sights of the city, you better study the metro and the city map itself. This will make it easier to find a hotel or any other place you need. In addition, you will know in advance what to see in the center of Prague and which sights to pay special attention to.

So, the districts of Prague are named quite simply: "Prague 1" - "Prague 22". There is also a division into cadastral lands, but these two divisions do not intersect with each other, so one cadastral land can be located in two regions at the same time.

Prague 1- the most central area of ​​the city. This area is the historical center of Prague, the most expensive hotels, restaurants and boutiques. There are a lot of cars in the area, if your hotel is located here and you plan to rent a car, it is better to find out about parking in advance, because parking is allowed only for indigenous people almost everywhere here.

Of the attractions here are the Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, Wenceslas Square.

2 - also an expensive area, but less touristy, here you can already find banks, grocery stores, hairdressers. It takes only 7 minutes to walk from Prague 2 to the center. There are a lot of ancient architectural structures and beautiful houses in this area.

Of the attractions here are Peace Square, the Main Station and the Cathedral of St. Ludmila.

3 - a more affordable area, the center is also 7 minutes by metro. There are many bars and clubs here. This is probably the most noteworthy for tourists, because otherwise the area is quite gray.

Landmark: Zizkovskaya TV tower. In fact, there is nothing special in this tower, but living in this area is much cheaper than in 1 and 2.

4 - I would call this place “the area of ​​native Czechs”, since there are very few hotels here, prices are very democratic, and there is nothing special to see, except for Vyshegrad. But there are many beautiful parks. 15 minutes drive to the center.

Prague 5– the area is located near the center, about 5 minutes by transport. In this area, tourists will be interested in the Smichov district, it is located closest to the sights. There is no big problems with parking, many shops, the famous Nový Smíchov shopping center, and affordable housing prices.

In Prague 5 there is also a land called Košíre, this is an incredibly clean, green area.

Prague 6- I stayed in this area twice for two reasons: proximity to the center and very beautiful old buildings. Prague 6 is considered the most prestigious area, there is the Russian Embassy, ​​a German school and a lot of parks, one of them is the very famous Podbaba, Sarka.

Other attractions here include the Strahov Monastery, the MHD Museum, and the Břevnov Monastery.

Prague 7- a very picturesque area, far from the center (15 minutes by transport), but the prices here are clearly cheap compared to Prague 1 and Prague 6. There is a huge zoo and botanical garden.

One of the most beautiful parks - Letensky Gardens, is also located in Prague 7. By the way, here is the Troja Castle, which is a must-see.

Prague 8 The area is completely non-tourist. Only one part of it is located near the center - the Karlin district, but the prices here are very high. Other parts of Prague 8 are very cheap, there are a lot of new buildings, nothing beautiful in terms of architecture or history. In the north of the district - with sleeping houses.

Prague 9- an industrial area, far from the center, dirty, only high-rise buildings and roads.

Prague 10- You can still find something suitable for living here. The area is not bad, but almost all parts of it are far from the center. There are no attractions here.

In general, as the number in the name of the area increases, it becomes more interesting for the tourist. Districts 11-22- very calm, with free parking and the almost complete absence of any entertainment places.

Conclusion: the best areas in terms of price and quality are Prague 3 and Prague 4.

Center of Prague

When people talk about the center of Prague, they can mean either the wide or narrow center of Prague. The wide center of Prague is an area that occupies approximately 1/15 of the whole of Prague, containing the Prague 1, Prague 2, Prague 3 districts, part of the Prague 4, Prague 5, Prague 6, Prague 7 and Prague 8 districts.

This is the oldest, most beautiful and romantic part of Prague, bearing a long history. Part of Prague, which for centuries was an independent city, which was the capital of the Czech state, the residence of Czech kings. The streets of the center of Prague, along which kings and knights, court ladies and footmen walked, have survived to our times almost in their original form.

About Prague 1

The Prague 1 district is located on both banks of the Vltava River and contains a huge number of architectural monuments recognized as part of the world cultural heritage UNESCO. Almost all the famous tourist places are located in this area: Prague Castle, Wenceslas Square, Old Town Square, the Jewish quarter of Josefov, the modern Dancing House, as well as the most famous bridge in Europe - Charles Bridge, connecting the two coasts and many others.

stare mesto- The Old Town, the historical district of Prague is located on the right bank of the Vltava and includes the Streletsky Island. The historically independent city grew out of small settlements that arose back in the 8th century at the crossroads trade routes between west and east and along the banks of the Vltava. In the old place there are such famous sights of Prague as the Old Town Square, Rudolfinum, Charles Bridge, Powder Tower and many others. In the Middle Ages, the main city market was located on the Old Town Square, and this square was the most important square of royal Prague, now in the center of the square there is a monument to Jan Hus. Rudolfinum is a 19th-century building with 2 concert buildings, which is called the "House of Arts".

The Charles Bridge- the most famous city building, built in the XIV century and decorated with 30 statues. The Powder Tower of the 15th century, from which the royal route begins, is located in the eastern part of Celetnaya Street.

Josefov- one of the quarters of Prague belonging to the Old Town district. The quarter of Jews was formed in this place for three centuries and by the 13th century it was formed into a full-fledged quarter with its own synagogue and cemetery. At the beginning of the 20th century, most of the quarter was destroyed during the clearing of the former slums and in their place were erected houses of unparalleled beauty, reminiscent of the streets of Paris, in which the Czechs soon settled. During the demolition of old buildings, of course, such architectural monuments as the Old-New Synagogue, the Old Jewish Cemetery, the Pinkas Synagogue, the Maisel Synagogue, the Klaus Synagogue, the High Synagogue, the Jewish Town Hall were not touched.

Hradchany- another of the districts of Prague 1, which is located on a spacious rocky hill on the left bank of the Vltava River, which adjoins the Old Imperial Residence Prague Castle. The name of the district comes from the Czech word "hrad", which means "castle, fortress, fortified settlement" in Russian.

Nove mesto- The New Town, includes such world-famous attractions as Wenceslas Square, National Museum, Charles Square, Jungman Square, Dancing House, Orthodox Cathedral of St. Cyril and Methodius, Botanical Garden of Charles University.

Real estate in the center of Prague

In Prague 1, almost no new houses are being built now. And accordingly, for built houses or houses after reconstruction in this area is very high demand. Apartments in old reconstructed houses are called real estate for aesthetes and those people who value prestige. These are apartments in historical brick houses, with very high ceilings, high wooden doors and windows, which often offer amazing views of Prague's tiled roofs. There are currently four new buildings in the Prague 1 area.
These are 3 completely reconstructed houses:

	New building №5		New building №22		New building №47

and one single newly built house

For those who are thinking about buying an apartment in the center of Prague for the purpose of renting out, I would like to note that the profitability of long-term rental is quite low, and the profitability of short-term rental is very high. Comprehensive information about new buildings in Prague can be found on the website www.novostroiki.cz.

Universities in the center of Prague

The dream of almost all applicants is to study at the old European University. Here in Prague, such dreams come true. Thanks to the many universities in Prague, not only studying at the prestigious European University is becoming a reality. Education in Prague universities is education in the very center of Prague, in the very center of Europe, it is an opportunity to spend all your holidays traveling around European countries. Below you will see universities fulfilling the cherished desires of all students:

Vysoká škola umělecko-průmyslová v Praze náměstí Jana Palacha 80, 116 93 Praha 1, vsup.cz náměstí 143/2, Praha-Staré Město České vysoké učení technické v Praze - Fakulta jaderná a fyzikálně inženýrská , Břehová 78/7, Praha, cvut.cz Právnická fakulta UK, Náměstí Curieových 7, Praha 1, cuni.cz ‎ Divadelní fakulta AMU , Karlova 26, Praha 1, damu.cz průmyslový a finanční management, ‎ Václavské náměstí 795/40, Praha 1, ipfm.cz ‎
Pedagogogická Fakulta UK Praha Myslíkova 208/7, Praha 1 Univerzita Karlova V Praze, Celetná 562/20, Praha-Staré Město, cuni.cz ‎ Akademie Múzických Umění V Praze, Klimentská 1205/4, famu.cz Střední průmyslová škola grafická, Hellichova 535/22, Praha-Malá Strana, graficka-praha.cz ‎

All information about universities, admission, language courses in Prague and the Czech Republic can be found on the website studenteu.ru.

Shops in the center of Prague

Almost all world-famous stores and brands are located in all shopping centers in Prague, but such a number of stores as in the center of Prague on Na Prikope street is not concentrated anywhere else. Ecco, Mango, Kenvelo, Zara, Benetton, Salamander, Porcela Plus, H&M, Vero Moda, Clockhouse and many more can be found on this street.

The second street, which has a maximum of shops, is Parizska street. Basically, these are stores of expensive world-famous brands: Christian Dior, Hugo Boss, Salvatore Ferragamo, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Moschino, Swarovski, La Boutique Suisse, Armani, Versace, Zegna, Dolce&Gabana, Calvin Klein, Bruno Magli, Escada Sport.

Despite the small area of ​​the district, it contains not only small shops, but also huge shopping centers where you will find not only clothing and footwear stores, but also hypermarkets, grocery stores, cafes, restaurants, entertainment and much more.

Shopping centers in the center of Prague:

Slavic house (Slovansky dum), Na prikope 22 Myslbek Center - Na Prikope 19/21 TESKO supermarket, Narodni trida 26, Palladium, metro station. Namesti republiky, nám. Republican 1.
Orphanage (Detsky dum) Na Prikope 15 Bila Labut Na porici 23, Praha 1, metro Namesti Republiky Shopping center Cerna Ruze, metro station Mustek, Na příkopě 12, Website: www.cernaruze.cz DEBENHAMS, Václavské náměstí 831/21, Website: www.debenhams.com
Shopping center Kotva, náměstí Republiky 656/8, Website: www.od-kotva.cz

Museums in the center of Prague

A trip to the museums of Prague, of course, begins with a visit National Museum Prague, which is located in two buildings - the main (historical) building and the new building across the road.

National Museum in Prague, main building - Václavské náměstí, new building - Vinohradská 1, 110 00 Praha 1, website of the National Museum: www.nm.cz

Throughout Prague, and especially in the center of Prague, the public transport network is very well developed. By tram, bus and metro - from any part of Prague you can get to the center. Tickets for all types of transport can be bought at any metro station, underground passages, public transport stops, printing kiosks, some hotels, shops and other places. Tickets can also be purchased by sending SMS. You will find the instructions on the doors of the tram, metro, bus, at public transport stops and at the entrance to the metro. Three lines of the Prague metro intersect in the city center. There are two railway stations in the center of Prague. The main one is Prague-2, st. Vilsonova, 8 (metro "C", st. Glavny nadrazhi) and the station named after Masaryk - Prague-1, st. Gibernska, 76 (metro "B", station Namnesti Respubliki).

Everyone has their own Prague. Who was there at Christmas, in that it is frosty and spicy, in summer it is warm and bright, in autumn it is slightly rainy and romantic. The most beautiful has something to show and how to treat your guests. The incredibly cozy atmosphere of the city captivates: a little melancholy and mysterious, but pleasant and friendly.

The Gothic architecture of Prague is intertwined with the buildings of modern shopping centers, cobbled pavements with major highways, original home cooking with original solutions.

Someone goes to the Czech Republic to touch the history, visit ancient castles and museums, and someone - to try the legendary beer, wander through the many shops and bring home something special, exclusively Czech.

In order not to think for a long time where to shop, we offer short guide in Prague shopping centers and shops.

Palladium

The most famous and one of the largest shopping centers in Prague is the Palladium shopping center. It is located in the Praha 1 zone, in the very center of the city, near the metro station "Republic Square" (Náměsti Republiky), which is located at nám. Republiky, 1.

If you follow the signs, you can get to the shopping center directly from the subway or take tram number 26, 14, 8 or 5 to the stop with the already familiar name Náměsti Republiky. You won't have to look for the Palladium shopping center for a long time - this is a catchy old building, the facade of which is painted with a "delicious" marsala color. But appearances are deceiving, inside the historic building there are five floors of an ultra-modern shopping mall.

The number of stores is amazing - 180 departments with fashionable clothes of famous European brands, cosmetics, men's and women's perfumes, stylish accessories, household appliances, books… Seafood lovers should stay on the ground floor, in grocery store Seafood shop. Here you can find the freshest delicacies for your future culinary masterpieces.

On the fifth floor there are 20 cafes, bars and restaurants with national Czech, Italian, Indian, Asian, and other world cuisines. You can be sure: it is impossible to leave here hungry and without shopping!

Chodov

In the Praha 4 district, at Roztylská, 2321/19, there is a shopping center "Chodov". Prague is rich in large stores not only in the city center, but also in more remote areas. You can get to the shopping center by driving to the Chodov metro station along the red line or by bus number 177, 511, 115, 193, 135, 197, H1.

In this shopping center you can not only shop, but also visit a fitness club, play bowling, billiards or slot machines.

The shopping center offers its customers both mass-produced products and shops with luxury products to choose from. Clothes, perfumes, jewelry from many famous world brands: Michal Kors, Zara, Tom Tailor, Miss Sixty, l´Occitane, Sephora and many others.

Palace Flora

Shopping center "Flora" is the youngest mall in the city. This is the place to go if you plan to visit one of the two 3D cinemas in between shopping: Cinema City or Oskar iMax, or get your fingers in order at a local nail salon.

On the ground floor, you can find all the necessary products for the kitchen and home in the Home & Cook store. On the next three, do not miss the chance to bring crystal and glass products, fine lace, and fine jewelry from the capital of the Czech Republic. Find Flora at Vinohradska 144, Praha 3.

Letnany

Shopping center "Letňany", Prague 9, Veselská, 663. This shopping mall is located far from the city center, but here you can safely spend the whole day with the whole family. On the territory of the store you can visit a fitness center, go ice skating at any time of the year on an indoor ice rink or have a good time in the aqua zone. Many bars and cafes with a variety of cuisines will not let you get hungry.

And, of course, shopping: Bershka, Mustang, Next, Esprit and many more European and Western brands of stylish clothes, cosmetics, perfumes, jewelry.

Novy Smichov

"New Smichov", 5. Located almost in the very center of the city, Plzeňská, 8, metro station Anděl. You can also take tram number 6, 4, 10, 20, 58, 7, 9, 14, 54, 59 to the stop of the same name.

This mall is notable for the fact that it houses the well-known food and household hypermarket Tesco. Here you can find everything that your soul desires: the freshest meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, fragrant pastries and sweets for every taste. As well as household goods, household chemicals, cosmetics for hair, face and body care.

Also in this shopping center you can buy furniture for the garden and apartments, jewelry, shoes and clothes from the latest collections of famous brands. And it is better to relax after many hours of shopping in a multiplex cinema.

outlet

The largest outlet in Prague - Fashion Arena Outlet Center - is located on the outskirts, in the Praha 10 district, at Průmyslová, 440. You can get to this paradise for shopaholics on free bus, which departs from the metro station Depo Hostivař, located on the green line.

Discounts are amazing, hundreds of brands such as Lacoste, Levi´s, Tommy Hilfiger, Benetton sell goods for more than affordable prices. Here you can buy a high-quality leather bag, branded winter jacket or sports sneakers from a well-known sports brand with a discount of up to 70%. One drawback - the area is so large that one day is hardly enough to go around the entire mall. Therefore, if your goal is to raid the outlet in Prague, book a room in the Prague 10 area and visit the Fashion Arena in two or three stops.

A few more addresses for bargains:

• Clothing for sports and leisure at the Outlet Sport Factory. The store is located in Prague 9, Skorkovska.
• Clothing for women - Butik The Item located at Zatecka, 8.
• Clothing for the whole family - Outlet factory. Can be found at Elisky Peskove, 5.

Paris street

If hunting for discounts is not your option, and you are going to Europe for the latest luxury brands, then do not pass by Parisskaya Street (Prague). Shopping centers and inexpensive souvenir shops are not found on this street. The most famous and expensive boutiques are located here: Chanel, Dior, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Gucci, Prada and others. Each season, the assortment is replenished with new collections, and items from previous seasons are sent to outlets. Also, in restaurants on Parizhskaya Street, you can drink a cup of coffee for the price of a full meal, and dine for the price of H & M shoes.

Of course, there are seasonal sales in these boutiques, but still, such shopping cannot be called economical.

Czech cosmetics

If you ask women who have already been to the Czech Republic: “What to buy in Prague?”, They will unanimously answer - Manufaktura!

"Manufactura" is a natural cosmetics and soap self made. The main ingredients of cosmetic products are: beer, Movar wine, Dead Sea salts and medicinal herbs. Cosmetics have a rejuvenating effect, perfectly cleanses and moisturizes the skin, and beer-based shampoos accelerate hair growth and make curls shiny and dense.

The brand has stylishly designed gift sets that can be brought to relatives and friends. And of course, don't forget about yourself. Today, Manufactura products can be bought in domestic online stores, but it is much more pleasant and safer to buy them in the very heart of the Czech Republic.

You can buy brand products in the Manufaktura boutique at Melantrichova, 17, Prague. Shopping centers also sell this cosmetics in perfumery and cosmetic departments, it will not be difficult to find it.

Beer

And if the question is: “What to buy in Prague?” ask men, they will answer: “Definitely beer!”

The Czech Republic is famous for its brewing, and even those who were skeptical about this drink admit that Czech beer is worthy of attention. Light, dark, filtered, unfiltered, for every taste of connoisseurs and beginners. Small private breweries in Prague are almost on every corner, so it makes no sense to describe them all, you need to try!

And you can bring beautiful ones straight from the capital of brewing, which depict beautiful Gothic Prague, as a keepsake. Shopping centers always have departments with souvenirs, and you will find them there.

Bata shoes

Czech shoes "Bata" - the embodiment of European style: concise, practical and very high quality. The brand produces shoes for men, women and children for all seasons. These are summer sandals and clogs, shoes for solemn events, comfortable sneakers, stylish moccasins, practical rubber, and warm winter shoes.

The largest store is located on the street. It is simply impossible to walk past a six-story building with a huge Bata sign. And all these six floors are a store where Bata shoes are sold, two floors women's shoes and one each for men and children. You won’t be able to get out of there without new loafers or sneakers, and you hardly want to.

In smaller quantities, brand shoes can be found in almost all shopping centers. It's hard to imagine shopping in Prague without buying a real pair of comfortable Czech shoes.

Symbols of Prague

Another way to spend money in Prague is to buy a souvenir representing the city or country as a keepsake. Remember the children's cartoon about a cute mole and his friends? Invented in the 50s by Zdenek Miller, it has become a real symbol of the Czech Republic. In any shopping center or souvenir shop in Prague, you will find crockery, bags, watches, pillows, Czech mole key rings, plush toys, from small to very large.

Another souvenir that will delight your child is a handmade puppet doll. Heroes of national fairy tales, figurines of animals, and good witches will be an original gift for a modern child, and adults will not refuse to decorate the interior with such a stylish souvenir from Czech masters.

Jewelry from the Czech Republic was once very much appreciated by fashionistas of the Soviet Union. Priorities have changed since then, but the quality and finesse of Czech jewelry has not. A special charm is that the natural stones (garnets and vltavin), from which the products are made, are mined here, in the Czech Republic. Local jewelers know how to set stones correctly and in what metals to make them look noble and expensive.

If you still do not know where in Europe you can buy porcelain or crystal dishes, then this is Prague. Shopping centers offer products made of Czech porcelain and this will be a wonderful gift for connoisseurs of dishes made in the classical style, for example, mothers or grandmothers. However, such exquisite things can decorate even the most modern interior.

Sale seasons in Prague

Per bargain shopping You can go to Prague as many as four times a year. The most generous month for discounts is December. At the end of the year, almost all stores tend to clear the shelves of last year's goods for a new range.

Summer wardrobe needs to be formed in April, it is in this month that you can have time to buy summer dresses and shoes from new collections with a decent discount. The second wave of sales of summer collections begins at the end of July and lasts exactly one month. During this period, it is better to take basic light things and accessories that will always be in fashion.

Autumn sales in Prague are the quietest, but still there is a chance to get an autumn, and if you're lucky, even a winter coat at a bargain price. From the beginning of October and for two to three weeks, discounts are not very big, and if you plan to save a lot, then it is better to wait until the end of the year.