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Prague, Czech Republic
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Prague (Czech: Praha) is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. more
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Prague - a must-see magnificent city
| Rating of the author: | published on 19.08.2008 by janex |
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Pros: magnificent architecture, history, great theatre, cheap Cons: too much to see in one weekend |
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Prague As I already said in my review about the hostel “At The Golden Well” I have had the chance to travel to Prague this year. We only spend a weekend there, probably not enough to see all the magnificent sights this gorgeous city has to offer! I am quite a planning freak, so I spend some time planning the whole trip, reading guides and writing a list of things I didn’t want to miss. Prague – a historic place to see! Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, has developed at the river Vltava on an old trade route that connected south and north Europe. In the 900s the castle was built and German and Jewish settlers started to make this protected location their home. During the 14th century Prague became the largest city of Europe. It went through a row of dynasties and was occupied by Hitler’s troops in 1939, which eventually led to the Prague Uprisings in 1945. After the Second World War the city was strongly stalinized. When the population called for "socialism with a human face" this so-called “Prague Spring” ended with the invasion of Czechoslovakia and on 21st August 1968 five countries of the Warsaw Pact occupied Prague. With the end of the Cold War the country became a democracy in 1989. When Czechoslovakia split in 1993, Prague became the capital of the Czech Republic. Since 2004 The Czech Republic is a member state of the European Union. Things to see: 1) The Charles Bridge, built in 1357, connects the two parts of the city and is the most beautiful way to cross the river. This Medieval Gothic Bridge it is decorated with statues and quite entertaining thanks to the musicians and the arts and crafts shops. 2) The Prague Castle. I didn’t go into the castle, because it’s like a little village itself and far too large to visit in one day. But you’ll see it from almost everywhere hence it’s in the upper part of the city. 3) Within this monumental complex you’ll also see St. Vitus Cathedral, the largest and the most important church in Prague. Its southern entrance, the Golden Gate, is decorated with a mosaic representing the Last Judgement from 14th century. 4) The Old Town Square from the 12th century is surrounded by magnificent buildings, such as the Old Town Hall with it’s Astronomic Clock, the Church of Our Lady before Tyn and the Church of St.Nicholas. 5) Wenceslas Square is the right place when you feel like having a rest in a bar or shopping. It’s Prague’s main boulevard, and the centre for shops, bars, banks, casinos & hotels. Things to do: 1) A great thing to do at night is to visit a Black Light Theatre. The light effects were just amazing!! It was funny and entertaining and an unforgettable experience! 2) There are quite a few clubs and bars that play live music at night. We went to the Roxy, a 5-minutes walk from the Old Town Square, where we saw a great band, had cheap beer and a lot of fun for free!! 3) A walk through Prague at night is really special. By night, when all the beautiful buildings are illuminated, Prague becomes the most romantic place I have ever been to. You don’t really need a lot more than two legs and open eyes to have the night of you live! My ratings: Sights: 5 stars ***** (one of the most beautiful cities I’ve ever seen!) Museums: 4 stars **** (you’ll find more interesting museums in other European cities) Nightlife: 5 stars ***** (lots of clubs, bars, theatres…) Public transport: 5 stars***** (easy and cheap) Hotels: 5 stars***** (read my review about “At The Golden Well”) Location: 4 stars**** (not on the heart of Europe, but close to other interesting cities, i.e. Dresden, Leipzig, Berlin in Germany) Overall rating: 4,5 stars ***** |
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28.2.2009, 12:57 |
Author: flroidababe
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| Ive been to Prague last weekend, it was amazing!!! I think we could open a thread for it. I visited the castle and an black-light theatre any many many more of the important sight. But you forgot a very important sight too: the Jewish quarter and cemetry- its a must to see it when u are in Prague. |
very helpful
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21.8.2008, 8:25 |
Author: cherrycake
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| Ths................ |
exceptional
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19.8.2008, 7:03 |
Author: thegardenkeeper
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