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| | Written by diy Editorial Team on 07 Mar 2006
| Prague attractions | | | The Charles Bridge, the most famous of the 14 bridges crossing the Vltava River, is an alleyway of statues depicting saints and scenes from the bible. The head of the bridge offers one of the most photographed and breathtaking views of the castle. The Old Town Square is a must on any itinerary and while you are there, don’t forget the Astronomical Clock. See also: Wenceslas Square, scene of the Velvet Revolution, St Vitus Cathedral, Prague Castle and Petrin Hill, perfect for romantic walks and views of the city. |
Prague History and Culture | | A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most beautiful cities, Prague has emerged unscathed from both the Second World War and over 40 years of communism to become one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations.
Prague is stretched over seven hills and bisected by the River Vltava. Prague castle, the largest inhabited fortress in the world, was built on the highest point in the city and houses Prague’s most recognised monument, Saint Vitus Cathedral. Saint Vitus took almost 600 years to build and is the spiritual symbol of the Czech state.
Beneath the castle, Prague city centre is a warren of old passages and cobbled streets laid out under a veritable canopy of domes and spires. Architecturally, the city is a mix of Gothic, Baroque, Renaissance, Romanesque and classical styles.
Prague is a young city with a buzzing social life; Czech’s allegedly drink more beer per capita than any other nation and this could be down to the fact that local brews are so good. Unusually, bars in Prague often specialise in an individual beer and thus visitors are advised to check signs outside to see what a bar is serving. |
Getting around Prague | | The centre of Prague splits into 5 districts, Hradĉany, (the castle district); Malá Strana; Staré Mêsto, ( Old Town); Josefov, (the old Jewish ghetto); and Nové Mêsto. These are best explored on foot, but the city is served by metro, tram, bus and even a funicular. |
When to visit Prague | | Prague is a year round destination. Peak tourist season is around the summer months as well as the Christmas and Easter breaks. Be warned though that a number of attractions are closed in the off season. Winters here are as beautiful as they are cold and walking Wenceslas Square with snow under foot is a truly magical experience. |
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| Prague guide |   7.8 | Prague - More modern than you would think | | Modern day Prague offers everything in shopping that you would find in London, Glasgow or Paris. Shopping malls have sprung up around the city and provide everything you could ever want from Tesco to... |
| Prague guide | | Back to Prague again | | Like any city that is popular with tourists there are going to be areas where prices are high - Prague is no exception. However, the city is expansive and visits to areas away from the main tourist... |
| Prague guide | | diy travel guide | | The centre of Prague splits into 5 districts, Hradĉany, (the castle district); Malá Strana; Staré Mêsto, ( Old Town); Josefov, (the old Jewish ghetto); and Nové Mêsto. These are best explored on... |
| Prague guide | | 5.7 | Not as cheap as they make out..... | | I recently visited Prague on a short break with my girlfriend. I was led to think from friends that it was amazingly cheap - it isn't. In 4 days we spent over £100 a day (admitedly we had a couple... |
| Prague guide | | Besida Bonsai Hotel, Prague | | My boyfriend and I visited Prague at the start of this year, more his desire to go than mine as he loves all the historical old buildings and castles, it was more the cheap beer that pursuaded me!... |
| Prague guide | | Check m8? | | 20p a pint of the best beer you will ever taste, gothic backdrops, beautiful city...alot of walking invloved!
The hostel we stayed at stank of pee in the stairway but was very clean in the... |
| Prague guide | | 6.0 | An opinion... | | Well, went to Pargue as part of a large group and i was really scared all of the time. It all started at the airport. This lady who was stood next to me (not part of the group i was with) was smoking... |
| Prague guide | | Prague- don't bother. | | I visited Prague just before christmas and was very disappointed. We managed to cover everything of interest in the guide book within two days. And the shops left a lot to be desired. Plus with it's... |
| Prague guide | | 4.5 | One for the Lads | | Went there for a weekend october half term 04 with 2 mates, place was corrupt with sex and drugs, good for a lads weekend !! beautiful women and cheap as chips beer.... |
| Prague guide | | | | Prague is a lovely City. As it was September it was very warm and walking around was a pleasure. It is not very big and sightsee on foot. It is not as cheap as i was led to believe, i think they... |
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