Prague is known in the world not only for its beer and Charles Bridge, but also for the fact that it is one of the most friendly cities in the world for cryptocurrency. For bitcoins, you can buy anything from coffee to a car. And here is the headquarters of crypto-anarchists and cafes, which does not accept ordinary money.
On the eve of our
conference in Prague , which will be devoted to bitcoin and blockchain, we decided to compile for you a guide to Prague cryptographic systems. We definitely will visit a couple of places when we arrive in the Czech Republic for the event.
Restaurant U Maliru
Maltezske namesti 11
Daily from 11.30 to 00.00On the map
Let's start on a little pretentious note. In the Czech Republic, many cafes and restaurants accept bitcoins, but the largest and most luxurious of them is U Maliru. The establishment has been operating since 1543, but at the same time it keeps up with the times: three years ago, Bitcoin payment was introduced here. The place is famous for its luxurious interior, excellent cuisine with a large selection of national dishes and excellent service. At the beginning of the 20th century, U Maliru became a favorite place of leisure for artists - it was from those times that frescoes remained on the walls.
Places of interest nearby: Czech Museum of Music, Vrtbovsky Garden
From the visitor reviews (source - TripAdvisor):
"They use local products, but they cook with an eye to the French culinary school."
“A very cozy room, lit only by candles, a beautiful serving of dishes, a very friendly waiter. The cuisine and service is beyond praise. ”
“Beautiful interior, old. The atmosphere of the 16th century. I paid the currency of the 21st century - Bitcoin. For Bitcoin - 5. Food - at 4 :-). ”
Other places where you can order food and drinks for bitcoins:Cukrárna Alchymista (cafe): Jana Zajíce 007
Cajovna Banyan (tea and hookah): J. Masaryka 312/46;
Café Záhorský (vegetarian cafe and tea house): Eliášova 279/1.
Bar No. 7
Na struze 1740/7
Opening hours: weekdays - from 17:00 to 2:00; weekends - from 6 pm to 2 amOn the map
If you want to have a better time for drinks, visit Bar No. 7. This is a cozy establishment with the atmosphere of a small rock club, where you can enjoy a cup of coffee after a walk along the Vltava Embankment. Many say that in the bar you can meet interlocutors from around the world: probably, guests of the Czech Republic are attracted by the opportunity to pay here with international currency.
Places of interest nearby: National Theater; GALERIE CZECHDESIGN (design gallery).
From the visitor reviews (source - TripAdvisor):“If you are looking for someone to chat with, come here. Many friendly people behind the counter; international atmosphere.
"They have excellent meat pie and drinks are not very expensive!"
“The music is good, but I really see no reason to go so far from the center to get into this bar.”
Other bars in Prague where Bitcoins are accepted:Le Valmont Club & Lounge (cocktail bar in the center): Uhelný trh 414/9;
ALVA (bar and music club): Koubkova 399/10;
Pivní Klub 300 (beer restaurant): Jirečkova 1015/15.
Parallel Policy - Headquarters of Cryptanarchists
Delnicka 475/43
Cafe opening hours: weekdays - from 8:00 to 20:00; weekends - from 12:00 to 20:00.
The work of coworking and other spaces is not regulated.On the map
In the center of Prague there is a unique place: Parallel Polis. This is a former factory that members of the Czech art group
Ztohoven rented a few years ago. There they created the Institute of Crypto Anarchy - a space for hackers and developers. Also in the building of the Polis there is a coworking, a conference room, a 3D printing workshop and a cafe.
Parallel Polis became the center of attraction for geeks and creative people. Among his visitors are many well-known IT entrepreneurs, crypto-anarchists (advocates for the protection of personal information), “ethical hackers”, developers of blockchain projects, programmers and artists. Interesting
events are regularly held here, from workshops on 3D printing to cyber security congresses.
For participation in the event, renting a place in coworking and for coffee at a local Bitcoin Coffee you can pay only with cryptocurrency: Bitcoins or lightcoins. In most cases, the price is free, because all transactions on the wallet of the Policy are legally registered as donations. Parallel Polis is a unique place, a zone free from traditional money. And if you have not stocked an electronic wallet, you can exchange money for bitcoins right on the spot, in a nice yellow cryptomat. It is impossible to pass by Parallel Polis, because its coal-black facade stands out clearly among other buildings on the street.
Places of interest nearby: DOX Center for Contemporary Art (Center for Contemporary Art); Crocodile Zoo Croodile Zoo.
From the visitor reviews (source - TripAdvisor):“Very cool space in the industrial / urban style where you can only pay with Bitcoins ... Interesting concept!”
“Stayed here during an alternative tour of Prague. The guide told us the amazing story of this place. Only recycled, environmentally friendly materials are used in the interior. ”
"Looking at the 3D lab in their basement is really cool."
Private Institute Cevro Institute
Jungmannova 28/17 (Nové Město)On the map
This place is one of the few in the world where you can learn cryptography, E-Government and various government services on the blockchain. From July to August, the Cevro Institute operates a summer school with educational courses on various subjects. Among them is “Innovation and Technology”, which includes the topics “Problems of protecting cyberspace”, “Cryptography and cyber security”, “Money, banking and modern technologies”.
If you want to get a certified technology education, you may want to visit the Cevro Institute. Moreover, it is located in a beautiful old building at an address not far from the Galerie Domuncula museum. Conditions of admission and programs can be viewed on the website of the university: cevroinstitut.cz
Shopping: Alza hypermarket in Holesovice
Jateční 33
Around the clockOn the mapThe Czech electronics store Alza was one of the first major retail chains accepting bitcoins. Most of the purchases in this company are done through the site, but there are also land shops, they are also points of issue. One of the largest hypermarkets of the brand is Alza in Holesovice (Jateční 33). Here you can pick up a new smartphone, laptop or any accessories you need to travel, and pay for them with cryptocurrency. In the Czech Republic, Alza is a Tesla dealer, and the legendary car can also be bought for bitcoins.
In the building on Jateční 33 there is a branded coffee shop Alza Cafe, which serves freshly brewed coffee from local roasters.
After shopping, you can look at the nearby Game On (video game museum) or the cultural center Rock Opera.
From visitor reviews (sources - TripAdvisor, GoogleMaps):
“Great showroom. The latest products on the market are available. ”
“This is more a showroom than a warehouse. Here you can not only see what you are looking for, but also try how it works, looks and smells !!! Each brand has its own corner where you can choose everything. ”
“Be sure to check out a cup of coffee at Alza Cafe. This is a branded point of the famous Czech obzharschikov Doubleshots. Prices are more than affordable. A selection of classic espresso-based drinks, alternatives and filter coffee. ”
The Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Prague event will take place on May 17th. Detailed program published on the site .