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Welcome to Prague - cultural beacon, Bohemian jewel, and party capital of Eastern Europe! Whether you're seeking a relaxed break amongst her beautiful architecture or a wild weekend amongst her beautiful inhabitants you've come to the right place: Prague Life tells you where to go, what to do, and how to do it right. Whatever it is you're searching for, be it romantic restaurants, homely hotels, action-packed activities or boisterous bars and clubs, we've got plenty of ideas to get you started. What's more we'll also give you plenty of useful info about practical stuff like getting to and from the airport, making your way around town, and some useful travellers' tips. So just don't say that we don't spoil you!

We're always working hard to improve our guide, and don't forget that we are always ready to help out with advice and suggestions for your stay - so do take advantage of our local knowledge when it comes to choosing your hotel or planning out the day's activities. We've been to all the places we recommend, so you'll get a first-hand idea of what it's like. We try to keep it light-hearted but informative. Prague is a vibrant city with great cultural and historical dignity, which provides a glorious backdrop to all the fun!

Think all those Bohemian crystals in the numerous shops of the Old Town have something special about them? It's not just the pretty carvings of colourful details; if you find some vintage crystals, you might be getting an unexpected ingredient - uranium! At the turn of the 19th century, a German chemist named Martin Klaproth discovered uranium in a silver mine in Bohemia, and added it to glass to make it more colourful. Soon, Bohemian crystal-makers started adding the radioactive ingredient to their wares. Luckily, the crystal you'll find in shops won't mutate your genes - but it sure does look pretty! Be sure to give the glass wonders a browse while in Prague, as Bohemian crystal is one of the commodities the Czech Republic is best known for worldwide.