Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic and has become one of the most popular city breaks in Europe.
It is a beautifully preserved city undamaged by WWII with amazing architecture and an impressive number of stunning old buildings, winding streets and famous sights such as Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Prague Castle etc. In 1992 the historical core of the city covering 866 hectares was listed in the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Register. Prague has a fascination that almost amounts to enchantment. Added to that, the people are welcoming and charming.
This city was under communism for over 40 years and seldom visited by tourists until 1989. Then the Velvet Revolution of 17th November 1989 changed that (now commemorated as a Czech Republic public holiday) and today Prague is one of the most popular destinations in Europe. Prague is the capital and the cradle of the Czechs’ culture where many famous writers, artists, athletes, sports players, models and film directors were born. Everywhere in Prague you will discover something of the city’s multi-layered history dating from the Holy Roman Empire, the Habsburg Empire, the first Czechoslovak Republic (1918), the Nazi Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, the Communist Republic of Czechoslovakia or the present-day democratic Czech Republic.
For a weekend break Prague
is just the right size of city. It is pedestrianised around many of the important tourist sights so that you can stroll about at your leisure. Even three or four days in Prague gives you a sense of familiarity with the city. It’s a good idea to take a Walking Tour of Prague on one of your first days. You get a feel for the city and can go back at your leisure to your favourite places or those sights you want to explore further.
Much of the success of Prague as a city destination is the sheer beauty and heritage of the city, but Prague is one of the most popular travel destinations with young tourists and is an ideal location for a fun-packed weekend break full of nightlife.
Prague caters well for tourists. There are many airlines flying into Prague – check out flights for options to suit you. Prague has an excellent range of hotels, hostels etc, some with surprising discounts. If you want to venture further afield, car hire is readily available. Because of the numbers of tourists in recent years, there is a wide range of tours, entertainment, cultural activities etc. Movement around the city is very easy by public transport including metro, tram, bus etc.
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Charles Bridge - Probably every visitor of Prague must see Charles Bridge. Best time to experience walling, strolling over bridge it’s at dawn. 30 statues that line that bridge, view over Prague Caste and river makes it unforgettable experience.
Prague Castle – No matter how many times you’ve been to Prague Castle, there is always some new detail that jumps out at you. A questionable legend says that alchemists lived in those cute little houses on Zlata ulicka; what’s more certain is that goldsmiths and later Franz Kafka were residents.
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