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For questions about traveling within the Czech Republic (also known as Czechia), a country in Central Europe

Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, is a country in Central Europe, member of European Union. It borders Slovakia, Austria, Germany and Poland.

Capital city of the Czech Republic is Prague (Praha). Other significant cities in sense of travelling and tourism are: Brno, České Budějovice, Český Krumlov, Karlovy Vary, Kutná Hora, Ostrava, Olomouc, Ostrava, Opava, Pilsen (Plzeň) and Telč.

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What does "K+M+B 2016" mean in when written on a church wall?

I was recently in Prague, and while visiting churches I saw several times the inscription "K+M+B 2016" (sometimes with a C instead of K) written in chalk on a wall or a door. I only saw this in (Christian) churches so I assume this has some…
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Why do Prague streets use double street addresses?

I'm traveling to Prague and I noticed that every street has double addresses, one red and another blue. What's the story behind that?
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Can I call 112 to check a police officer's identity in the Czech Republic?

I'm travelling from the UK to the Czech Republic soon. The UK foreign travel advice for the Czech Republic includes the following (bold emphasis is mine): Beware of bogus plain-clothes policemen, who may ask to see your foreign currency and…
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Czechia or Czech Republic (or both)?

A friend travelling in Europe is attempting to tell me that the Czech Republic is now called 'Czechia' (arguing it's a 'new' country if counting, but that's a side issue). From what I can find online the new name is failing to catch on, but I'm…
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Is it legal to smoke weed in Czech Republic?

I know that buying and selling marijuana in Prague is illegal. As I were there in October 2012 I haven't seen any coffee-shops, but I have seen a lot of people smoking weed in bars or on the streets, even on the Charles Bridge. Is it legal to…
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Train carriages in the Czech Republic

I bought a train seat ticket in the Czech Republic and I got a seat in a carriage 369. This number is very high; there aren't 369 carriages on that train, of course. My second thought was it must be a unique identifier of a single carriage over the…
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What is the rule regarding tips in Czech Republic?

Is it mandatory to tip in Czech Republic? I went to a restaurant and in the end I was shown a ticket with the bill and an handwritten paper with extra 10%. I read somewhere that tipping is usual but the service was so bad that I was decided not to…
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Is there a risk to write an invitation letter for a stranger to obtain a Czech (Schengen) visa?

TLDR: Online friend wishes to visit my country in EU and I have no experience with that. Please share your experience and advice. I have an online friend from Armenia who wishes to visit Czech Republic (and generally travel, but Prague is his first…
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Is my U.S. driver's license valid in Europe?

Can I drive using my U.S. (New York State) license in the European Union (if the answer depends on the country, please answer for Czech Republic)?
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My cancelled flight caused me to overstay my visa and now my visa application was rejected

I had a tourist visa to the Czech Republic for 2 weeks, my return plane ticket was the last day of my allocated visa. 2 days prior to me going back home, my Lufthansa flight got canceled and the earliest available alternative flight was 2 days…
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Paying with Euro in Czech Republic

I'm traveling to Prague and I want to know where I can pay with euros (EUR) and where I have to pay with Czech korunas (CZK). I'm going to Prague's stadium to watch a football match and I know I can buy the tickets for that with EUR, but what about…
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Can I travel across EU with my student visa?

I am a non-EU citizen and am a PhD student in the Czech Republic. When I had my visa of type D, it says valid for CZ not Schengen States. That being stated, I can understand that I can only enter EU from the Czech Republic. However, will I be able…
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Is there a reason to prefer the bus to the train in the Czech Republic?

I'm traveling to Brno for a conference, and am making last-minute travel plans. The recommendation is to fly into Vienna and take ground transportation from there, as Brno's own airport is very small. Someone at the office here in the US suggested…
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What car safety equipment is mandatory in Czech Republic? Do I need to carry spare tires?

Is spare tire (full size or temporary) mandatory in Czech Republic? I wonder if any tire would fit in my cars trunk. Right now, I only possess tire patch kit. I drive hatchback.
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What are relaxed and interesting / not well-known things to see on a winter weekend in Prague?

I'm taking my girlfriend to Prague in a couple of weeks for her birthday. Neither of us can take much time off work at the moment, so it's a short trip - probably there Friday, leave Monday, giving us only the weekend as full days in the city. …
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