REASONS WHY LIVING IN PRAGUE IS NOT A BAD IDEA

SAFETY

Compared to other major cities from around the world,

Prague has a very low level of crime. While pick-pocketing

might be an issue in the most-touristy areas, violent

crimes such as armed robberies and physical assaults

are very rare in the city. Moreover, there are hundreds

of policemen patrolling throughout Prague 24/7.

LOCATION

Prague lies right in the heart of Europe, which makes it a

major international hub for all types of transport. Just

hop on a plane and you can be in other European

metropolises such as Paris, Berlin, London or Rome

in no time. If you fear flying, you can get to almost anywhere

in Europe via a comfortable train ride.

BEER

Czech Republic is known as the “Beer Nation”. We love

talking about beer, making beer but mostly, drinking beer.

In fact, the Czech Republic has by far the highest beer

consumption per capita in the world. Premium quality

beer of all types can be bought all over the country,

including Prague and the prices will make your wallet smile.

If you avoid the overpriced touristy areas, you can have

a great tap beer for just 1 Euro).

SHOPPING

Apart from renowned tourist attractions, Prague is also

brimming with thousands of shops. From gigantic

shopping malls such Palladium and Chodov to antique

shops, jewellers, street markets, specialty shops and even

the most luxury boutiques, the city has something for everyone.

ARCHITECTURE

If you are an architecture fan, Prague will be like a dream come true.

From Romanesque chapels and majestic gothic cathedrals

to baroque palaces, Art Nouveau and cubist buildings, Prague

has an incredible mixture of many architectural styles.

NAPLAVKA

There are several places in Prague that serve as meeting

points for various communities and sub-cultures.

Located on the western bank of the Vltava River, Naplavka

is one of them. Especially popular among hipsters both

local and expats, Naplavka is a great place to chill out

with your friends, enjoy a live music performance or

have a nice walk along the river.

SPORT

Prague is home to several renowned professional sport

teams such as Sparta Prague and Slavia Prague but the

city also provides a wide range of sport activities for

everybody. From well-equipped sport centres and

super-modern gyms to numerous outdoor pitches,

tennis courts, climbing walls, golf courses and playgrounds,

Prague is definitely a good place for active sportsmen.

FRIENDLINESS

As Prague is a multicultural metropolis, local people are used

to meeting foreigners on a daily basis and they are

usually very friendly towards them. Also, Prague is one of

the most liberal cities in Europe with regard to all types of

minorities such as LGTB. In 2006, the Czech Republic even

legalized registered partnership for same-sex couples.

PRAGUE CASTLE

One of Europe´s most romantic places, the Prague Castle

 is the city´s iconic landmark. Occupying a total area of

over 18 acres, it is the largest ancient castle in the world

according to the Guinness Book of Records. Built in the

9^th century, the castle has been a seat of power for

Czech kings, Holy Roman emperors and presidents of

Czechoslovakia and later the Czech Republic.