Visit Prague, The City of a Hundred Spires

It is no exaggeration to call Prague one of the most attractive places on earth. Few cities possess such atmosphere and history; such magnificent art and architectural mastery.

Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic and has become one of the most popular city breaks in Europe. Prague is also an exciting city that offers a mix of art, music, dance, film and theatre. This gem of original European architecture is a beautiful and romantic city with breathtaking views, quiet gardens, rides on riverboats, and relaxing strolls along narrow cobblestone lanes. Even with its history dating back more than a thousand years, the Czech capital is still a thriving modern city with luxury hotels, excellent restaurants offering traditional Czech and international cuisine, trendy clubs, and enchanting pubs.

The City of a Hundred Spires, the Golden City, the Mother of Cities and the Heart of Europe.

Prague 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. Additionally, the people are welcoming and charming.

One of the best ways to see Prague is by simply taking a walk along cobblestone streets while observing the fantastic architecture that will line any route.

This city lived under communism for over 40 years and was seldom visited by tourists until 1989. Then, the Velvet Revolution of November 17^th, 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.

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Visit Prague for a weekend break

For a weekend break, Prague is just the right size of city. It is pedestrianized around many of the important tourist sights so that you can stroll about at your leisure. Even three or four days in Prague will give 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 can 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, some with surprising discounts. If you want to venture further afield, car hire is readily available. Because of the high number of tourists in recent years, there is a wide range of tours, entertainment, cultural activities etc. Travel around the city is very easy by public transport, including metro, tram and bus.

Prague best tourist attractions

The city of Prague has only been open to tourists for a relatively short amount of time, but still has plenty to offer in terms of sightseeing, as there is something new with almost every turn.

Old Town Square – One of the most visited attractions in all of Prague is the Astronomical Clock located in the Old Town Hall. The clock is actually located at the end of a row of houses that have been standing for the last several hundred years. In fact, work first began on the entire structure all the way back in 1338.

Charles Bridge – Every visitor of Prague should see Charles Bridge. The best time to experience strolling over the bridge is at dawn, although a romantic walk through the impressively lit streets of Prague by night is nice too. 30 statues line that bridge, and the 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 legend says that alchemists lived in those cute little houses on Golden Lane; what’s more certain is that goldsmiths (and later, Franz Kafka) were residents.

A city on a river – Undulating topography gives Prague its inimitable
beauty and its stunning panoramic views. Prague’s many hills provide some stunning vistas. The River Vltava flows through Prague for 31km and created some interesting places in Prague, such as islands and meanders, providing many idyllic scenes.