Prague Travel Guide - European Glamorous Experience
Prague Travel Guide - European Glamorous Experience
Prague is the capital city and largest city in the Czech Republic. It is one of the largest cities of Central Europe and has served as the capital of the historic region of Bohemia for centuries. The city is famous for it's unique medieval architecture, the historical centre of Prague is inscribed in the World Heritage List. it's known for its Old Town Square, the heart of its historic core, with colorful baroque buildings, Gothic churches and the medieval Astronomical Clock, which gives an animated hourly show. Completed in 1402, pedestrian Charles Bridge is lined with statues of Catholic saints.
This magical city of bridges, cathedrals, gold-tipped towers and church domes, has been mirrored in the surface of the swan-filled Vltava River for more than ten centuries. Almost undamaged by WWII, Prague's medieval centre remains a wonderful mixture of cobbled lanes, walled courtyards, cathedrals and countless church spires all in the shadow of her majestic 9th century castle that looks eastward as the sun sets behind her. Prague is also a modern and vibrant city full of energy, music, cultural art, fine dining and special events catering to the independent traveler's thirst for adventure.
It is regarded by many as one of Europe's most charming, colorful and beautiful cities, Prague has become the most popular travel destination in Central Europe along with Vienna and Krakow. Millions of tourists visit the city every year.
Prague was founded in the later 9th century, and soon became the seat of Bohemian kings, some of whom ruled as emperors of the Holy Roman Empire. The city thrived under the rule of Charles IV, who ordered the building of the New Town in the 14th century - many of the city's most important attractions date back to that age. The city also went under Habsburg rule and became the capital of a province of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In 1918, after World War I, the city became the capital of Czechoslovakia. After 1989 many foreigners, especially young people, moved to Prague. In 1992, its historic centre was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In 1993, Czechoslovakia split into two countries and Prague became capital city of the new Czech Republic.
For purposes of this guide, the "old" district system is used. In this "old" system, Prague is divided into ten numbered districts: Praha 1 through to Praha 10. If you encounter a higher district number, a different system is being used. For example, Praha 13 is part of the "old" Praha 5 district. The advantage of the "old" system of ten districts is that it is used on street signs and house numbers throughout the city, so you can always easily determine the "old" system district you are located in.
Public transportation is very convenient in most of the areas visitors are likely to frequent. One key thing to note if you are staying outside of the the city centre is that public transport buses do not enter the historic districts (Old Town, New Town, Lower Town, etc.), so as to prevent air and noise pollution. One must transfer to a cleaner and quieter electric-powered tram or a metro before reaching historic areas.
Prague is renowned as a very "walkable" city. For those who enjoy seeing the old and new city by foot, one can easily walk from Wenceslas Square to the Old Town Square, or from the Old Town to Charles Bridge and the Castle District.
A lot to see in Prague
Charles Bridge
Prague Castle
St. Vitus Cathedral
Prague Astronomical Clock
Old Town Square
Old Town
Malá Strana
Wenceslas Square
Dancing House
Vyšehrad
Lennon Wall
The Powder Tower
Strahov Monastery
Národní muzeum
PetřínPetrin Tower
Municipal House
Golden Lane
Old Town Hall
Old Jewish Cemetery
Prague Zoo
Church of Our Lady before Týn
Kampa Island
Josefov
Hradčany
Clementinum
National Theatre
Národní galerie Praha ― Palác Kinských
St. Nicholas Church
St. Nicholas' Church
St. George's Basilica
Karlštejn Castle
Old Royal Palace
Museum of Communism
Rudolfinum
Wenceslas Square
Žižkov Television Tower
Jewish Museum in Prague
Letná Park
Loreto Sanctuary
The Old-New Synagogue
Spanish Synagogue
Old Town Bridge Tower
Mucha Museum
Wallenstein Palace
Museum Kampa
Franz Kafka Museum
Letná
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