Prague authorities ban pub crawls over noise, garbage and security issues

Illustration photo: Lenka Žižková, Radio Prague International

Following years of complaints from the public, the Prague authorities have banned the popular “pub crawls” in which organized groups of tourists go from pub to pub in the night hours. The measure is part of a broader effort to make the city “livable” for its inhabitants.

Noise pollution, disturbance of the peace, garbage strewn in the streets, and security concerns –those are the main reasons why Prague districts have fought against pub crawls for years and why Prague councilors finally decided to put an end to the practice.

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Author: Daniela Lazarová