Making the Most of a Short Visit to Prague

Prague is a major tourist destination offering a unique charm, with its many historical buildings showcasing a range of architecture and an enduring culture. However, not everyone has an abundance of time to explore this great European city. For those who only have a few days - or even a few hours - to spend in this lovely city, there are certain places and attractions that should not be missed. When you arrive, convenient Prague airport shuttle services are available to make transportation to your accommodation much easier, and they can also act as an impromptu tour.

Veletrzni Palac for the Massive Collection of Modern Art

Art lovers will go gaga for the amazing collection of art in the National Gallery. In fact, the collection is so big that it is not held within a single building but scattered across several historic buildings in the city. Your Prague airport shuttle will take you past at least one of these, and it's a good idea to ask your driver to point them out for future reference and to get your bearings. The Veletrzni Palac is the largest gallery site and those with a leaning towards modern art should definitely make this venue a priority. It houses the biggest collection of modern art in the Czech Republic, and from Gustav Klimnt and Alfons Mucha to Auguste Rodin and Egon Schiele, any modern art lover will be blown away with the exhibits at the Veletrzni Palac.

The World's Biggest Ancient Castle

Even if you have just a few hours to spare you must visit Prague Castle and in fact you will most certainly see it from your Prague airport shuttle. The different buildings within the castle showcase almost every architectural style from the past millennium. That means you can feast your eyes on wonderful Baroque buildings, Romanesque basilicas, and so much more besides – all in one place! It is also the largest ancient castle in the world and is included in the Guinness World Records as such. The castle is accessible through different modes of transportation, by car, bus, or even by walking if you're feeling energetic. Vienna – Yes, Vienna!

Many people who travel to Europe will take in several cities in one visit – and Prague and Vienna are so close it would be a shame not to do so. A Prague airport shuttle can take you in to the centre of the city and it's a simple feat to get on a connecting bus or train to Vienna – just a couple of hours away. While in Vienna you can take a cycle tour or simply get around under the steam of your own feet to visit attractions like Wenceslas Square, the National Theatre, the Parisian street, and the Royal Palace. The best thing about this detour is that you can stay as little as short as three or four hours and still get to experience Vienna's charm and atmosphere.

Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct. If you’re looking for Prague airport transfers, Shuttle Direct provide pre-booked shuttles to major destinations all over Europe. Wherever you travel, Shuttle Direct can make sure that you don’t miss your car on your holiday abroad.

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