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Prague: one of Conde Nast Traveler’s 50 Most Beautiful Cities In The World

Are you considering  study abroad in Prague ? Have you already  discussed it with your family ? For centuries, Prague has been known for its vibrant cultural heritage and unique charm. Over the past decade, Prague has been ranked in hundreds if not thousands of listings as one of the best,  safest  and most convenient cities for living. Most recently, Prague was listed as one of the  50 Most Beautiful Cities in the World by luxury and lifestyle magazine Conde Nast Traveler. 

Can you imagine what it would be like to live and study in such a unique European city? Beloved for its welcoming atmosphere and fascinating history, Prague is beautiful in all seasons. The integral complex of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque buildings, the narrow alleys and old street lamps give you an impression of traveling back in time. You will experience history around every corner; Prague is a city that perfectly blends its past with its present. More contemporary architectural constructions come from the Communist era, as well as gleaming 21st-century additions to the cityscape. In addition to its beautiful architecture, cobblestoned Old Town, and 9th-century hilltop castle keeping watch over the city, Prague also happens to be one of the greenest capitals in Europe. In fact, in 2018, the Dutch holiday agency  TravelBird  named Prague the World’s Greenest City! These rankings are based on the percentage of green space within the total area of the city, with 56.74% of the city rated green. Beautifully designed  public parks and gardens  offer plenty of space for summer picnics and refreshing winter walks, not to mention some of the most breathtaking views the city has to offer.

Prague – the most beautiful city for your semester abroad!

But what other reasons are there to choose prague as your semester abroad destination .

From a Study Abroad student perspective, Prague’s advantages include highly reasonable prices for food and accommodation and easy access to  many other fascinating European cities and countries  during your semester at UNYP. Another big plus, you do not need a car! With the Metro, trams, buses, and your own feet, you can get anywhere you want in no time.  The efficiency of Prague’s public transportation  system makes the city an ideal place to study abroad. 

You could easily spend an entire semester in Prague just exploring the museums and cultural sites. From the classic and recently renovated National Museum and the National Gallery to the newer Trade Fair Palace and Museum Kampa, there is a museum for every taste and interest.  The excellent news is the city of Prague makes these museums accessible to students, with discounts for student ID holders. In addition to the museums and galleries, there is a wealth of other things to explore in Prague for next to nothing. There are a multitude of pop-up markets, offering a variety of hand-made locally designed items, and food too! If you like  theater and classical music , you will be pleased to know that most venues have a decent number of affordable seats for each performance, so you can afford to see a lot of shows on a  student budget . 

Of course, this isn’t a full list of all the reasons why you can’t miss out on  Study Abroad program at the University of New York in Prague , but we hope you can see that Prague’s fabled beauty is not the only reason to consider coming here as a part of your college experience.

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The best restaurants in Prague

By Emma Love

Bistro Proti Proudu

Best for: breakfast

Until mid-afternoon this former pub turned hip corner café serves potato rösti and salmon gravlax, buckwheat pancakes with ricotta and eggs sunny side up. The look is minimalist Scandi, with a restored marble floor, rusted steel coffee counter and low-hung pendant lights inspired by 19th-century Czech electrical engineer František Křižík, with wires and switches used as a wall feature.

Address: Bistro Proti Proudu, Březinova 471/22, 186 00 Karlín, Prague Telephone: +420 728 036 171 Website: bistroprotiproudu.cz

Muj Sálek Kávy

Best for: coffee

The flagship café of Prague’s Doubleshot coffee roaster constantly buzzes with locals, here for business meetings or weekend brunch (co-founder Jarda Tuček is a well-known name on the global bean scene). Order the tasting flight of three filter coffees and a slice of banana bread, or if you’re in a hurry, an espresso blend to take away. In summer , snap up one of the coveted pavement tables outside.

Address: Muj Sálek Kávy, Křižíkova 105, 186 00 Karlín, Prague Telephone: +420 725 556 944 Website: mujsalekkavy.cz

Eska, Pernerova 49

Best for: lunch

There’s an open kitchen, bakery and deli on the ground floors of this former fabric factory, but the restaurant proper is upstairs, filled with old wooden school chairs and thick crystal-cut glasses beneath the industrial pipes in the lofty ceiling. The menu changes daily, however the one constant is head chef Martin Stangl’s hearty signature dish: potatoes in ash dropped into a cheesy sauce with flakes of smoked fish

Address: Eska, Pernerova 49, 186 00 Praha 8 Karlín, Prague Telephone: +420 731 140 884 Website: eska.ambi.cz

Tea Mountain

Best for: afternoon tea

First a wholesale tea distributor, and for the past five years a tea bar too, this is the place to sample leaves from Japan , South Korea , India , Taiwan and China . Around 180 different types are lined up along one wall in silver tins, next to pu’er tea cakes from Yunnan and packets of Japanese sencha green tea. Choose which teapot to take home as you sit on low wooden stools sipping a brew.

Address: Tea Mountain, Křižíkova 488, 186 00 Karlín, Prague Telephone: +420 604 386 963 Website: teamountain.cz

Best for: drinks

Prague’s first natural wine bar specialises in varieties from the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. There’s no list; instead staff open around 40 different bottles of the 800-odd available each day. Depending on preferences, you’re given three tasters – then poured a half or full glass of your favourite. Founder Bogdan Trojak knows all the vineyard owners personally (he owns one himself too). Křižíkova 488 ( Veltlin )

Address: Veltlin, Křižíkova 488, 186 00 Karlín, Prague Telephone: +420 725 535 395 Website: Veltlin

Nejen Bistro

Best for: dinner

The all-in-one charcoal-heated Josper grill and oven is the star of the show in this open kitchen. The meat is cooked and smoked at around 300˚C from all sides, at the same time, to retain the juices. Try the chicken burger with pak choi and miso mayonnaise or the beef ribs with a mushroom-soy sauce – marinated for eight hours, it falls off your fork.

Address: Nejen Bistro, Křižíkova 263/24, 186 00 Karlín, Prague Telephone: +420 725 535 395 Website: nejenbistro.cz

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