The EPT Prague is upon us and we've got all of the information you need to make your trip to the event the most memorable one ever. As well as providing day after day of top-tier poker goodness, the location of the EPT means that you can squeeze in limitless culture between games. Prague is a city bursting with beautiful architecture, culinary heritage, and various manmade wonders. This is our guide to getting the most out of the event and also not missing out on any of what this spectacular city has to offer.

Stay at the Hilton Prague

It's always nice to treat yourself and the Hilton are masters in helping you to achieve that. They have two hotels in Prague, one in the Old Town and one almost directly opposite the venue for the EPT, the King's Casino Prague. Being so close to the casino means that even if you accidentally stay out late and roll out of bed later than planned then you still won't miss your event. Not only this, but the hotel itself offers stunning suites, river views, and a rooftop bar. What's not to like?

Browse the Timetable

Familiarizing yourself with the timetable is essential for getting the most out of your break. High rollers will want to make absolutely sure that they have the latter part of the event free to play on the tables with the high limits, whilst everybody else will want to keep the first half of the week free for the lower limit tables. It's possible to find out lots of information on the EPT on the PokerStas website, where you can also sneak in a little online practice beforehand if you'd like to. Once you've worked out your own personal schedule, it's time to see where you can fit in the rest of the fun.

Tick Off The Tourist Sites

The hotel and casino are located a pleasant walk from the majority of Prague's most important tourist sites. Start from your hotel and head East towards the Old Town. On your way, stroll through the beautiful Park Tesnov, taking in the art deco buildings that flank it. From there, carry on in the same direction and you'll make it to the gates to the city. These huge iron structures are gothic in design and make a great selfie opportunity with full points for drama. There's a plaque next to them with plenty of information for history buffs and also two particularly good coffee shops on Na Prikope square which are great for people-watching.

Coffee and history stop finished it's onto possibly Prague's most famous landmark, the Astronomical Clock. This clock performs spectacular display every hour on the hour, so it really is essential to time your trip to coincide with this. We won't ruin it for you with the details, but people travel from all over the world to see it. Take some time to stroll around the old town as there's plenty for architecture buffs to see and finish your trip by crossing over the famous Charles Bridge, remembering to take a snap of the river from it.

Explore Prague's Culinary Heritage

A Travellers Guide to the EPT Prague — Pork knuckle cannot be missed

As you'll likely have already deciphered on your walk, there's a lot to love about Prague, but until you've sampled the cuisine then you've not experienced Prague at its best. Prague has a wonderful culinary heritage and interestingly one of its poorest dishes has become the one that they're most famous for. Pork knuckle is roasted in the oven alongside bundles of herbs and then served on a wooden chopping board with vegetables, pickles, and horseradish, similar to the German favorite pork knee. The outer goes crisp and golden, whilst the inside remains moist, soft, and salty. Pork's is without a doubt the most specialist restaurant in town, so if you enjoy yourself a bit of pig then this is the place to go. Once you've successfully pigged out, head outside and look for the nearest chimney cake stand. These fluffy cakes are deep-fried on a cone and rolled in sugar and cinnamon. They're truly delicious, sort of like a hug from the inside.