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Prague is well connected to the rest of Europe. It is easy to get in by plane, by train, by car or by bus. However, the ring road around Prague is not complete. This leads to traffic jams during rush hour.

Prague has one airport called Ruzyně International Airport. It is about 20 km out of the city. A lot of flights are operated on this airport, so it is easy to get in Prague from many other European airports. The airport is connected to the city center by buses and by taxis. Trips take half an hour. Regular buses are the cheapest, one ride is around €1. There is a special and faster Airport Express bus, that costs around €2. Other private companies may operate buses or shuttles from the airport to the city center. A taxi ride is about €30.

Prague Castle is the largest castle complex in the world, according to Guinness Book of World Records. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. The castle is situated on a hill, offering a very nice view on the city. St. Vitus Cathedral can be found within the castle complex. You can watch the changing of the guards from hour to hour. Don't miss the gardens, they are really beautiful. Official website: www.hrad.cz.

Prague is a beautiful city, very suitable for walking. The city center is not the best place to drive, as it is crowded and the streets are narrow. Traffic jams occur at rush hours, but it is not impossible to have a good time driving in Prague.

Public transport is very well organized in Prague. You must yield to both trams and buses. If the tram stop does not have an island for its passengers, they will get down directly on the street. Cars must stop until the trams closes its doors. These tram stops may be marked by a yellow grid.

Prague has an excellent public transport network. You should use public transport whenever possible, since driving can be pretty difficult in the city center. The main means of public transport are the underground and the tram. Prague also has many bus lines. You can buy the tickets in stations. Make sure you have coins, most machines don't accept credit cards or bills. You have to stamp your tickets before boarding in the special machines.

Prague has several department stores like Kotva (The Anchor) or Bila Labut (The White Swan). These are a reminiscence of the former Czechoslovakia. However, the great expansion of the Western brands and the construction of the shopping malls left them in a shadow and behind what is trendy today. Official websites: www.od-kotva.cz and www.bilalabut.cz.