General Information
Airport
The airport is 13km from the city.
Currency
The currency is the Czech Koruna. Currency may be exchanged at banks or Exchange offices. Credit cards are accepted at most hotels.
Electricity
Voltage is 220 AC. Use round 2-pin plugs. Travellers from countries with different systems should bring adaptors with them, as they are practically impossible to obtain in Prague.
Health
In the case of a true emergency, call an ambulance by dialing 155. If an ambulance is not required but hospital care is needed, the person should be taken to Na Homolce Hospital in Prague 5. The clinic will be able to provide a doctor who can speak English. Medical facilities are available but may be limited, particularly in remote areas.
Telephones
International telephone calls can be made via an operator or direct dial. Calls may be made from public phone booths, which are card- or coin-operated. Cards may be purchased from Post Offices and most news-stands.
Tipping
Tip the staff in bars, restaurants, etc. It is customary to leave a 5-10% tip.
Visa
A visa is required, which is issued free for Australian passport holders.
Prague
Prague is one of the most picturesque cities in Europe, and built parallel along the banks of the River Vltava. This historical centre, which is a treasury of arts and architecture, has over 1700 monuments of immense value. The Prague Castle is regarded as one of the most enchanting in the world.
For centuries, Prague has been one of the major centres of artistic creativity and patronage in Europe, and its collections of the work of master craftsmen will be a revelation to the first-time visitor. The city is made up of five different districts, each retaining its unique character and treasures - there is the New Town with its Art Deco buildings,; the 15th century Jewish cemetery in the Josefov; the baroque palaces and gardens of the Mala Strana; the Gothic glories of the Tyn church in the Old Town Square; the exquisite Renaissance Royal Summer Palace.
Brno
The second largest city, with four hundred thousand inhabitants. It is known for its trade fairs and exhibitions. The city hosts motor vehicle and motocycle competitions each year. There are many historical sites and monuments throughout the city. It is the industrial heart of the region of Moravia.