Empty City of Prague - A Few Minutes Before Coronavirus Lockdown (HONEST VLOG)

How did Prague look like just a few minutes before the coronavirus lockdown? See the empty streets for yourself.
The situation in Prague explained in this video -- • Video (English)
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[@scotchfike21]

Prague looks so much better without hoards of people everywhere!

[@luismarques9280]

I disagree! People makes the city, without people there's no city, only a bunch of brick and stone

[@SvobodovaEva]

@@luismarques9280 Locals yes, tourists no

[@luismarques9280]

@Azdrawee Prague needs tourists otherwise the all city economy is going to the drain. Sad times...

[@bremCZ]

@@luismarques9280 Prague doesn't need half as many tourists as it has per year though.

[@DM-wz5nx]

No, is much better when there are ONLY Czechs.....

[@Davud_Akh]

To be honest, this was needed - Prague needed to breathe for a few weeks without the crowd and drunk tourists.

[@DM-wz5nx]

EXACLY ! And not just few weeks....

[@DM-wz5nx]

@Duke of Istria NOT just FEW weeks....

[@Davud_Akh]

So true, guys! :)

[@Davud_Akh]

@Little Reptilian Your profile photo is more deadly :D

[@elenatoplek3897]

@@Davud_Akh he or she is right tho

[@soukkhanhsila134]

Prague feels like a city that would have vampires.

[@geminiXXX]

You can see one at 0:22

[@asmrlacedwithpearls4310]

Like Jack The Ripper about to kill you type of city 😭

[@_o..o_1871]

Souk Khanhsila As a Romanian I agree with this

[@lariad6610]

Haunting beauty also in this way. Keep calm, be strong, be patient, be safe (I'm stressing this point guys, even I know it's your work). We'll pass even this moment :) Love from Italy.

[@ondra10192]

Love to Italy from czech! You guys are heroes. Keep fighting. You got this. Ive never been to italy but GOD, I need to come after this all is over.

[@infobulb]

You people should not have let all.those.chinese in to your country. Now all.of you are paying the price

[@paulallen8329]

@@infobulb wtf? The only Chinese people who were infected were isolated before they could harm anyone else. We were the first ones to block any travels from and to China, but it happened anyways. The only thing we could have done was blocking everything sooner, but it was inevitable

[@nadjacar]

Sending all love to Czech Republic, especially Prague, one of my favorite places in the world❤️

[@djactivator]

much love to everyone out there in the world, hold on, hang in there, things will get better soon and we will all be ok!

[@letecmig]

please, do not come back.... its really annoying for local people, seriously, Its too much.... nothing personal, but the overtourism is a real issue here

[@nickolasgaspar9660]

@@letecmig The economic blow will be huge if that happens mate! Trust me. I live in a Greek island and I shared the same thought with you for so many years....until the tourists finally "left". You can not imagine the disaster that followed.

[@letecmig]

@@nickolasgaspar9660 Prague is NOT a greek island:) Tourism is just a negligible proportion of Prague GDP. Prague's economy is very diverse- obviously you do not see this when typical tourist just goes back and forth on about 30-40 streets in one small district of PRG (historic center of PRG makes about 3% or territory of the city). Think about Athens- but Prague is more diverse economically.... tourism around Acropolis- Imagine tourist who just spends his three days around the hill thinking 'economy of Athens depends on tourism'- kind of uninformed thinking,isn't it? Yes, overall situation will be big hit to economy of PRG, but because of general slowdown of economic activity due to lock down of locals and businesses in general. Yes, the tourist-related businesses in the historic district will be hit, but that is not the key problem for PRG economy. Also locals typically do not work in these tourist-related jobs as they are low qualification/low pay(its mostly ukrainians,russians, slovaks, you rarely find anybody from Prague working there) Its kind of funny how so many tourists think that 'key economic sector of Prague is tourism' just because they do not really explore the city and they typically do not even speak to a single Czech person during their stay:):) I am not saying we should prevent tourists to come here, but its just too much and especially about half is just a 'tourist trash' . Prague should limit the numbers to about half what it has been and stop the 'thrash' that come for 'cheap beer'. No point having masses of foreigners creating low paid restaurant and reception-type jobs for other foreigners making walk in the historic center 'not pleasant' for locals.

[@nickolasgaspar9660]

@@letecmig not to those who live from the industry....

[@nickolasgaspar9660]

@@letecmig Yes I will agree with some of your points...but again....just a quick search. "The tourism industry which includes hotels, restaurants, tours and travel agencies is playing an exceptional role in the economy, contributing nearly 60% to Prague’s overall income. " www.prague.com/v/economy/ 60%! Can you imagine a blow at the economy and unemployment, well unfortunately we don't need to imagine, we have a real life scenario at our doors???

[@chiara1194]

I just realized that Prague would be an amazing setting for a “La La Land” musical....just call it “Praha Land”

[@MichaelAndersen_DK]

Spooky as hell in so many ways. Hope you are safe and well.

[@ohromujici]

Big hug to the people in Prague. Stay safe and healthy and enjoy some time with your families.

[@MegaBlueT]

Big hugs only help the spread. Big wave :)

[@ohromujici]

@@MegaBlueT very true.. virtual internet hug only. :)

[@neenacookingclass]

I went to Czech in 2018 for sightseeing and love the country. Not only its culture but diplomatically respect. Thank for the video, please stay safe and healthy.

[@rinkathefreak]

Watching these pictures reminds me of my childhood. Growing up in Prague some 20+ years ago, it looked much more like this. It stuns me how the never-ending mobs of tourists transform it completely, the experience of the city has become so different that I forgot how it used to feel. Thanks for reminding me.

[@giovannifingo9131]

Siate forti. Andrà tutto bene. Amo Praga. ❤️ Be strong. Everything will be fine. Love Prague. 🇮🇹👍🇨🇿

[@chriss3115]

Stay strong beautiful (people) of Praque. I will be back and will once again love every second of it. Amazing city. Love from Dordrecht, Netherlands.

[@tasiatyler4662]

Stay safe, be well and soon all will be right in the world! We love you Prague! We love you Czech Republic!

[@Veruca_Na]

Watching this almost 4 years after the start of the pandemic and the unprecedented lockdowns all over the world gives me chills. The pandemic really altered all of us in many ways. I am just glad that traveling is now in full swing and we all get to move for leisure...and see Prague once again.

[@Sachin_Gulati]

I miss prague! I wish everyone would be safe there ♥️ #lovefromIndia

[@sylvieskultetyova4538]

Děkuji za neskutečně krásné záběry Karlova mostu a okolí. Nádherně tajemná atmosféra. Pokud to půjde, prosím více takových nočních naladovych videí krásně nasvicenych památek. Když už nemůžeme cestovat, můžeme se kochat. Bez těch davů to vypadá moc hezky. Zdravím ze Zlína :) chraňte se a držte se.

[@HugoIzarra]

This is the Prague I love.

[@flynnparish9833]

This seems like one of those time when you could accidentally bump into a pale stranger biting on some guy's neck in alley way.

[@petrmilota6398]

So our planet is on cleansing diet right now... side effects are: dolphins are back in Venice, Prague looks more beautiful and people do care about each other more than ever.. hopefully we (humans) will learn something from all this

[@svord00]

The planet has nothing to do with this, it is only a momentary halt on human debauchery, nothing will change.

[@petrmilota6398]

@@StopMediaFakery wow.. what a douche :) the best part is that you got NOTHING.. just text full of complaining but NO solution, right? The Trump way :) Go back to watch FOX news

[@svord00]

@@StopMediaFakery You seem like an interesting oddity. Prey tell, who owns a majority of the media, the masons or a certain chose peoples... Who pushes all of this modern media and who in most cases educates those young artists, creates their schooling plans, etc.. The masons or those people.

[@pilotgrrl1]

Janek and Honza, thank you for this moment of beauty. I am looking forward to my next trip to Prague, whenever that might be.

[@derkjanvanveen1202]

Magical. Keep the good stuff coming in these difficult times. And stay healthy.

[@Discover-Ireland]

Omg it’s eerie to see. Stay safe everyone and Happy St Patrick’s Day from Ireland🇮🇪. Heres 1 Shamrock filled with love and peace ☘️ Rub it and make your wish.

[@barryand601]

Potcheen on the road ☘ Thanks man! Stay safe from the United States.

[@infobulb]

Is it still called Ireland? I thought your country was called little nigeria now.

[@Discover-Ireland]

infobulb Actually we call it Éire as I think myself it sounds and looks better. Look it up and educate yourself ,, here’s a clover for you 🍀

[@Adam-ft9ti]

Happy St Patrick’s Day from Northern Ireland. Stay safe.

[@Discover-Ireland]

TheAdam d88 Thanks stay safe up there 👍

[@stevevasta]

I had no idea the night lighting of the buildings was so beautiful.

[@donball9777]

good luck chaps stay healthy

[@nekotarou]

Prague. my soul is always with you. from Japan.

[@miu19]

Thanks to Your channel Ive visited Prague in mid january, great city, amazing food, lovely locations. Thank You again for your guide tips. Take care and stay safe. Love from Silesia Poland!

[@yankeefred01]

To je prostě velmi smutné! I když mě potěšilo vidět Prahu, když ji turisté neudělali ... Je mi líto všech těch, jejichž živobytí závisí na cestovním ruchu! Děkujeme za vaše videa a především ... buďte v bezpečí !!

[@letecmig]

tak problem budou mit vsichni kvuli zakazu vychazeni a utlumu ekonomicke aktivity. Lidi co delaji v turistice je jen minimalni procento z lidi co ziji v Praze. Copak si myslite ze treba jen restaurace nebo obchody jsou jenom na Starem meste a Male strane?:)

[@SummerJune25]

Your goverment took an drastic but smart step to keep you save. Today would have been my last day in Prague before heading home. There will be a time in the future when I am actually going to see your beautiful city.

[@aleksandardj.6495]

Finally you can see Prague :)

[@magnacz]

Silver lining no lovelocks on Charles bridge. Be safe !!!!!

[@martinvojan2960]

1:47 And the best thing about it? Closed trdelník store on the right.

[@MrXxris]

Sad but... What can we do. Stay safe ppl. Greetings from Serbia

[@AnishRKurup-zk8yl]

I wish u all luck honest guide. Prague is one of my favourite cities

[@masamura]

Beautiful place. Visited it last year and loved the people, the food and the sceneries. All thanks to you.

[@winco68]

This reminds me of my time there in the late 1980s before the arrival of capitalism when there were very few tourists. Barring this pandemic we will never see this city so quiet again. They were good times for visitors but but I’d imagine that most residents were glad to see the end of communism.

[@ashishbasu844]

I'd thought the residents of Praha would enjoy their city without the massive tourist influx. But with the present situation even they are not in a position to enjoy. Be safe and stay calm. All Things Must Pass, as George Harrison sang many years ago. With best wishes to all from Kolkata, India. AB

[@tahiragibson6407]

Ashish Basu - it must be true, because George himself passed. Ringo is immortal though, and he’s sticking around.

[@Andy224]

I’ve never been there but it looks just beautiful. Thank you for sharing and many good wishes to the world

[@travellover8509]

I’ve never seen Prague look so beautiful oh my Lord

[@francesrowbottom7221]

Wow it's incredible to see it so empty!! Look after yourselves

[@mikewinburn]

thank you for posting this beautiful and monumental video. nice work

[@adamp7266]

Perfect time to get photos at the popular tourist destinations

[@truckdriver1982]

Wow...that looks Beautiful and Scary at the same time!!

[@adelemorales4280]

Was recently in Prague. Had a wonderful time!

[@eva-nr2bs]

Wow !!! Greetings from Los Angeles.

[@miajose2423]

Our trip to Prague is cancelled. My heart is sad. But stay safe everyone. I hope to see you soon.

[@billy-ps7jz]

Wow so peaceful and serene

[@SteveFeatherstone]

This was confusing, one the one hand it looks so eerie and sad without human life, but on the other it looks amazing being able to see the city without the crowds.

[@graham6525]

That's really beautiful to be honest

[@tdspranav2604]

Stay safe...Janek and Honza..... Love from India🇮🇳

[@Goghahahahahaeej]

Hang in there Prague! We all got this! Love from Serbia

[@Patrick_F]

It looks so beautiful 😍😍😍😍

[@thesiselchannel]

So glad I got to see this city right before the borders closed, very beautiful city! 🏰

[@KamramBehzad]

Maybe I did not pick the best time to be in Prague but I'm still glad to be here.

[@MohamadSimo]

So sad that this beautiful historical city is empty 😢

[@Teresa-dg7rl]

Muj domov ♥️ I already miss you so much!!

[@zztopz7090]

What a beautiful and old looking city.

[@copenhagen5212]

Love the Czech Republic and Prague. Love your videos. Should have been to Prague in April. for the sixth time, but it has to wait. Stay safe stay home, lets fight Covid19

[@iMario2]

It is so lovely so empty... ❤️❤️❤️ Czech forever...

[@johnwills9303]

I was only in your beautiful city 3 weeks ago. My 5th or 6th time. Its chilling to see that. I look forward to returning later this year when we are on the other side of this.

[@lionellatoszek9385]

This is a very sad situation Janek, but it might be somehow appreciated by some locals. Then again the economic downturn will likely be severe for all as well as businesses. Are restaurants and bars closing down?. In early February I abandoned all hope of visiting Prague and Poland in July for my 5th trip from Australia. Italy has just overtaken China in number of deaths - this was unthinkable just 2 weeks ago!. Hunker down because it's likely to be a totally tragic worldwide event.

[@jrosenthal7111]

Damn, a week ago I was still there roaming these streets. But honestly I felt Prague's centre is hard to enjoy because of the masses of tourists. Now the locals have it back at least for some weeks.

[@EVBell-gz8iv]

sadly this is a hard time for locals, not a nice break... we're under quarantine, it's not like we can just go strolling about old town. hundreds of locals who work in tourism are going to be devastated by this financially

[@jrosenthal7111]

@@EVBell-gz8iv Yeah I know, it's the same here in Berlin. Working in the tourism sector myself (only part time though) I know that the upcoming months will be a challenging time for many people.

[@nwyk153]

Before Sunrise

[@bonvoyage4249]

God bless Prague! Hope everyone there keeps safe and healthy! Although my trip to Prague this Oct has to be cancelled probably, I will meet the amazing city someday! Best wishes from China!

[@jennifers6435]

Beautiful it’s that I will love to visit. In the future

[@salRL-eb3zc]

I have good memories from Prague, health for everyone, stay safe. love from Israel

[@wallasalzburg]

Stay safe! Best wishes from Austria!

[@martinzverina1760]

Same wishes for you, close southern neighbours!

[@user-my6ok5tg6x]

Too sad situation , I hope it will over very soon 😣

[@user-cz5yd9mn8e]

I am from Ukraine. I was in Prague on 14 March, there was a lot of people in the streets.

[@dorothymcmahon9995]

Beautiful city.

[@jean-lucd3846]

Nice, you may keep us busy with these posts !

[@ha3007]

To je boží

[@ivanearlclarin955]

beautiful city :)

[@TheTruthBomber007]

I was there 3 years ago. It is a wonderful city. I’m sad now. 😭😞

[@zahids7]

me too, I was there 2 years ago, it is a beautiful city and if only this virus didn't exist, this wouldn't have happened.

[@antonv.]

Very unusual to see beautiful Prague empty of people like that!

[@g9nnar]

I went two weeks ago for a weekend solo. so beautiful. I will be back soon.

[@Hardbunker]

Its scary, but beautiful

[@puneetchandhock]

Take care and be safe.

[@smsimo997]

Seeing empty cities is like seeing someone naked, it shows their full beauty but also all of their scars. Those scars remind us all the hard times cities had to witness in the past, but also shows us that wounds can heal, no matter how deep they are.

[@RadekRaVoS]

Zdravím :) Mezi svátky jsme vyrazili někdy po 2 ranní hodině na Vyšehrad a pak na Karlův most a Kampu. Vypadalo to tam úplně stejně, možná jsme tam měli i ještě o ten pár lidí méně :D Mám i video, jen jsem ho ještě nenahrál :)

[@foodbangladesh202]

Tnx for news

[@dverser]

Looks amazing actually. Most cities look great with no hoards of people in the streets.

[@AB-wb1bt]

Can’t believe...I was here on 9th March 2020...

[@geovanieocero46]

Take care

[@JayPatel-qs5br]

Stay safe bro.

[@simplytonedeaf]

Stay safe 😷 stay health 💪 from indonesia 🇮🇩🙏🙏 💌🌏

[@janaelizabethsekelski]

Magical city without ppl 💖

[@johnnywalia7750]

We need to hold on ....everything will be ok soon !

[@luismarques9280]

Don't be so optimistic, the corona epidemic is in the exponential phase, the worst is to come....

[@edschildphotostudio5127]

@@luismarques9280Worst to come???

[@luismarques9280]

@@edschildphotostudio5127 Yup, more people will die, economy crash, lack of goods...and after all that a new boom and then another crash ;) History repeats itself

[@bremCZ]

@@luismarques9280 That explaination suggests that everything will be ok...

[@johnnywalia7750]

@@luismarques9280 I'm from hk... We faced what west is facing now... And now all business is back to normal... So.. Just learn from the east... I work in club.. Never even wear a mask

[@azdai1814]

sad & touching...

[@travelingrainbow604]

Cool , I wanna visit Prague during such period , when there is no many tourists and of course when there is no Covid

[@rosemarywalker924]

So sad but Prague like other countries will get though this and be stronger .keep smiling and singing 🙂🙂🙂🙂.

[@samimsamimi4627]

Is it a good idea effect on regional peoples ??? Recently gates of airport and embassy we ambush somewhere els but this might be more dangerious it will be depends how many days it take based on days remember

[@carlosbarreira3715]

Because your vlogs I booked holidays for Prague in May and because of this virus I’m so sad that I will have to cancel :(

[@antevunic7461]

i was supose to come there on 2 April, hope some time soon will be able to, stay safe people

[@AhmadSaneh17]

Stay safe❤️

[@Davud_Akh]

In my latest video, I have also described the current situation in Prague and the toilet paper crisis :D

[@Kamamura2]

Run for your lives!!!

[@josipbirkic]

Prague ❤️

[@NewNicator]

So this is how they filmed that scene with Charles Bridge in Far From Home.

[@ximrade4287]

U watch Marvel trash Universe.

[@NewNicator]

@@ximrade4287 Actually no since I'm not fond of superhero films in general. Calm down lol. XD

[@ayooo_dude777]

@@ximrade4287 that's your opinion

[@pubsofprague7810]

A very bizarre sight. God, it looks bloody beautiful though, as always. Czechs should be commended for the way they have handled this crisis so far. No scenes of panic in the supermarkets like we've seen in some countries. What does that say about the Czechs? What does that say about some of these other countries?