Holidays in Prague
Referred to as “the most beautiful city in the world”, Prague is also known as the Golden City or City of One Hundred Towers.
Built along the Vltava River, the Czech Republic’s capital Prague boasts a wealth of cultural and historical treasures dating back over 1,000 years.
Prague’s historical centre is made up of four quarters; the Old Town (Stare Mesto), New Town (Nove Mesto), the Lesser Town (Mala Strana) and the area around the Castle (Hradcany) which are together regarded as a national heritage monument and an area listed by UNESCO.
The architecture within Prague city is fascinating and includes buildings and monuments covering the Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance periods.
Old Town Square, Prague
When first arriving on your holiday in Prague, head to the Old Town Square on the Moldau River and to the Old Town Hall and Astrological Clock which on the hour exhibits the twelve Apostles, both built in the 1300’s; then take a walk to the heart of the gothic Church of Tyn.
The island of Kampa is found in Lesser Town by Charles Bridge on the Vltava River; an area called the Venice of Prague, and home not only to a number of lovely buildings but also parkland and many restaurants and cafes, and the starting point for a boat trip.
About five minutes walk from the Old Town Square, is Wenceslas Square where many of the hotels are located. Nightlife around Wenceslas Square buzzes, and it is here that the main shopping area is located with Prague’s many attractions close by including the Prague State Opera.
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Explore medieval Prague
Dating back from the 11th century, Prague’s Old Town is where the fascinating medieval Clementinum buildings and the old Dominican monastery can be found.
Prague Castle (Prazsky hrad) is one of the biggest castles in the world and dates back to the 9th century, which was then cultivated into the stunning structure it currently is, in the 17th and 18th century. The Czech Crown Jewels are kept in Prague’s Castle as well as the National Gallery art collections and a toy museum.
Walk to the river from Prague Castle and take a boat trip, sailing under Charles Bridge and along the shores of this beautiful city, and if there is time during a city break in Prague, take a tour to the Karlsteijn Castle just outside the city. Built into a high rocky hillside within a dense forest, Karlsteijn is an outstanding medieval structure and home to a number of national treasures.
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