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pratikgoMouthShut Verified Member
Mumbai India
Prague
Oct 25, 2016 01:58 AM2375 Views

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The Czech Capital - A place to savour
Aug 27, 2016 10:27 AM6256 Views

I visited Prague in 2014. I was actually in Stuttgart for purposes of work, but was mulling over the prospect of visiting this beautiful city for quite some time. Then, one fine weekend, in September, after some planning, I decided this was it.


There was good connectivity from Stuttgart to Prague by means of ICE trains and buses. I travelled by a combination of both, only stopping for a change in Nuremberg. I set out early Friday evening to reach Prague at night, around 11.30 p.m. There are many hostels in the vicinity of the railway station and I had booked one of them in advance.


The Czech are known to be party animals and this Friday was no exception, based on what I observed. There was some kind of party going on in every 1 in 3-4 buildings I passed on my way to the hostel. I later realised that there was some kind of party going on, on a yacht not far from my hostel as well. Almost any woman or man I asked directions for, appeared to be partly drunk. Some were too drunk to even give me a proper answer. But eventually, some woman managed to gather her wits to give me some reasonable reply. Hooray for her!:)


As I walked the tram laden streets, I could make out the outlines of some of the beautifully sculpted buildings, even at those late hours. But being a bit tired, after a short walk, I hit the sack early.


DAY 1


Next morning, I woke up early with the day fully planned out only to find out that my phone battery needed replacing. I quickly rushed to Palladium Mall, not far from where I was put up, which by the way is also one of the main attractions of the city. Having replaced the battery, I headed back to the hostel for breakfast. Moments before I was about to leave, I came upon a fellow from New Delhi who had taken time out from some business trip with intentions of visiting the city and had just arrived at the hostel. I already had an itenary and he wanted to see the city but had no plans at that moment. A small chitchat ensued, after which we both decided to set out together.


Places Covered: We made reasonably swift progress that day, covering Old Town, New Town and Jewish Quarter along with Wenceslas Square, Vltava River and Charles Bridge. All these places are actually quite walkable.


To make up for a few hours, we took the free walking tour (there are several) to cover the above places. However, that didn't stop us from revisiting the same to cover other things that I had on my itenary.


The Astronomical Clock is located on a wall of the Old Town Hall which in turn is located in the Old Town Square, one of the centers of hustle-bustle in the city. There is always some function or act going on in the square, with several food stalls to keep you going while you're there.


The clock itself is one of the oldest astronomical clocks out there, it shows you the position of the sun and moon, the procession of the apostles on an hourly basis and some activity  of  "a skeleton" and also an indicator for months. Quite a sight.


The Old Town Square is home to several historical monuments and buildings in close proximity with some intriguing history involving vary famous nations and historical figures. Most of it is quite well preserved, while others are being renovated.


Tyn Church with its Gothic sculpture and unequal spires will definitely draw your attention. The history behind why it is unequal is no less interesting.


St. Nicolaus Church, on the other hand, close by, is more conspicuous because of its beauty rather than the oddity.


Kinsky Palace makes for good viewing.


Jindrisska Tower is the highest belfry there, although that's pretty much what strikes one as special about it.


There are loads of buildings and monuments of artistic significance like Klementium, Municipal House and Estates Theatre while the Museum of Communism was supposed to hold significance during times of the Soviet Union.


The Powder Gate is incredibly old, tracing back to 11th century, being one of the 13 entrances to the Old Town, used to store gunpowder. What is interesting about it is the Gothic sculptures on its walls, parts of it done at different times, spread over a period.


After a lot of walking, we came upon Wenceslas Square, Prague's biggest boulevard with lines of shops, casinos, bars and hotels. Again, this seems to be a centre of a lot of hustle-bustle. I tried the Old Prague Sausage for lunch, which is a specialty here. Lives up to its reputation.


We covered the Rudolfinum Concert Hall, Jewish Quarter and Spanish Synagogue in brief, before heading towards the Old Bridge Tower, another Gothic beauty on the way to Vlatava River.


The Vlatava River and the Charles Bridge hovering over it connects the Old Town and the Lesser Town. Over centuries old, It is a sight to behold! One of the most romantic places to be. The bridge is also a reasonable place to buy souvenirs along with various shops in Lesser Town.


On our way through Old Town, we came across 2 others who were checking out the same places. We became friends and completed the rest of the tour together, that day.


We had Roast Pork Dumpling with Cabbage(dinner) somewhere near the Old Town Square, a specialty here. Was pretty good.


DAY 2


I covered Prague Castle Area and Lesser Town (Mala Strana) on this day.


Places Covered:


Like the Old Town Bridge Tower, there is a Lesser Town Bridge Tower at the entry of Mala Strana, although it’s not that grand in appearance.


John Lennon Wall colored by Lennon inspired graffiti is something interesting to watch along with the Museum of Music and Church of Lady Victorious in close proximity.


St. Nicholas Church of the Lesser Town (and not of Old Town) is the largest church in Prague. The exterior and interior is interesting to watch.


Thereon, we climbed Petrin Hill on our way to the Prague Castle Area  and came across Strahov Monastery  and pilgrimage site Loreta. They also had some interesting architecture inside.


At this point, my partner was feeling tired. So, we sat down on some nearby rocks, just to take in the view and recharge our batteries. Petrin Hill overlooks Lesser Town and makes for lovely viewing.


The premier Prague tourist attraction, the Prague Castle complex includes palaces, a church, a monastery, museums and art galleries, viewing towers. Great to look at from the outside, and no less from the inside as well.


St. Vitus Cathedral is the standout building inside the castle. Very attractive Gothic construct one has to really stretch one’s neck to witness the entire height of the same (even a giraffe might have to do the same);)


Sherbatski Palace is another great sight to soothe your eyes.


St. George’s Basilica has some significance of being the oldest church around there and the Golden Lane having some historical significance with a series of 11 varied shops of textiles, armour etc.


Lobkowicz Palace is in the Prague Castle complex. An acclaimed museum, displays include music manuscripts, musical instruments, gun collections, decorative arts and Old Master paintings. The entry fee was around 10.40 Euros. Very informative! About the history of Czech republic and important people associated with the same.


My partner decided to sit this one out. He wandered off to a Toy Museum instead. When I exited Lobkowicz Museum, he showed me a strange discovery he'd made, in the meantime. Somewhere between the Toy Museum and the Palace, there was this skinny statue of a man and people were queuing up to touch its private parts (which was painted golden). It was supposed to bring good luck, like touching "Laughing Buddha’s tummy". Kind of amusing, but we did it anyway!


Before heading back from Mala Strana, we visited St. Wenceslas Vineyard, when it was drizzling a bit. We had lunch there, attacking a few St. Wenceslas sausages with some Apple Cider.


We walked back down Petrin Hill, for a last look at the Charles Bridge, before heading back to the hostel. I returned from Prague that day. I believe my partner flew back to New Delhi the following afternoon.


SOME OTHER BASIC ADVICE


Streets are very systematic. With good directions or a map, you can’t get lost. Trams are on the roads. There is no separate Bahnhof,  like in Stuttgart. They accept Euros or Crowns everywhere, preferably the latter. You could get Euros exchanged at several places. One could also try Halusky, another specialty there. Other than traveling to the city, it is reasonably economical.


If you have time while you're there, also take the funicular to go to the top of Petrin Hill to see Lesser Town from Petrin Tower (Like mini Eiffel Tower). Try the Sea World and the Zoo. Also check out the Míšenská street in Mala Strana, which is unique, as it is the only street in Prague built entirely in baroque style. The Zizkov Television Tower is another interesting attraction with sculptures of babies climbing up an down by David Cerney.


Spend more time in Wenceslas square, Charles Bridge and Old Town Square. Also see Old Town Square under lights. Quite beautiful.


To summarize, I’d have to say Prague is a city famous for its Gothic Architecture and well preserved history linked with famous personalities like Einstein, Kafka and Mozart and several other kings. If you are interested in the history of Europe in general, you will like it. Then, there is also architecture inspired by other famous cities hundreds of years ago. Would rival any European city in this regard. It is also a city with several romantic structures, intentional or unintentional and in general a great place in most ways. I had a great time there.


Suraj2015MouthShut Verified Member
Nagpur India
City Of Old Buildings
Mar 09, 2016 05:34 PM3615 Views

On the last year I was going to Prague with family for enjoying summer vacations.Old buildings and architectural styles attract you, the Czech Republic's capital Prague City is a very interesting destination. Dancing House and Astronomical Clock Ajubi like things just get to see here. Additionally, you will also get to enjoy a variety of dining and shopping.


Rope in the Czech Republic city of Prague for tourists because of its grandeur and historical heritage is the hot tourist destination. Although the first people were blissfully unaware of the importance of this city. Alam attraction among tourists over the site today is that every year around 40 million tourists come to visit. Indeed, a complete compact city for tourists Prague. Here the craft, artwork, cool green park, native delicious beer, food and shopping all in one place tends to get things.


The downtown historic palaces, buildings and churches tower. From one of these you are likely to see is an architectural style and carving. So for those interested in archaeological things is a nice city. Let us offer you Prague facing some of the most captivating destinations.


Charles Bridge


Lesser Town, the Old Town and Charles Bridge Waltwa river connects itself. Bridge, Prague's most historic 600-year-old symbol. Here too, a large number of tourists. The views of the sunrise and sunset times is interesting. Prague castle in the night lights from burning Niharkr unique sensation.


Powder Tower


Prague is a gateway to the Old Town Powder Tower. The use of this tower built in the 11th century during the 17th century was to store gun powder. Hence, the name had to Powder Tower. In another era, this tower


The king's palace was the royal route. 186 places within a winding staircase to reach the top of the tower is the old town full of gorgeous views.


Dancing House


Prague Dancing House building is a popular tourist destination. It is famous for its ultra-modern design. Visually it looks as if the building were dancing girl in the arms of a male partner are shifting. By the way, the views of the unique architectural style is not lacking, but the on the river made it Vltwa Dancing House building is very different from others. This is a private office building, which is a restaurant on the 7th floor, which is open to the public. Often people come here for its unique design come.


Old New Sinagoge


This site is a Jewish quarter in Europe and is also a very old place of worship. There are many legends about its creation. Some residents said that the second Temple of Jerusalem by angels stones from the wall of the building was built, so it is a sacred site for locals. Year 1270 is the center of faith and worship.


Tyne Church


Tain church hotbed of tourist attractions. The Gothic tower is the most popular. 80 m high tower can be seen from all parts of the city. This church was built in the 14th century. It also points out that the first church was. Tain Gothic architectural style of the interior of the church and saw carving amazing sensation you will realize.


Mala Strana


Charles Bridge, located at the other end of the Lesser Town Mala Strana district with tourists and is known by the name. The buildings are in Baroque style architecture, which only get to see here. The scope of this site many castles, churches, square, park and attractive gardens etc. Lesser Town Square is also in with the many pubs, shops, restaurants and many international embassies. The texture is amazing houses. The quiet park also attracts plenty of tourists Hankvenseslas Square.


Venseslas Square One shopping destination is also why it is called Shopper's Paradise. Since it is located in the New Town. Because the bars, clubs, restaurants, hotels, shops and all the modern conveniences such as banks will find a place. It is lively all the time. The site, located in the heart of Prague's Old Town Square and Charles Bridge is just five minutes away. Free movement of these places in the metro is very good service. Even if you walk, then do not miss the National Museum and State Opera.


Astronomical Clock


Astronomical Clock in the Old Town Square to hear about and see it is both extremely interesting. Prague is the oldest icon. The Babylonian time, the Old Bohemian time, German time, in addition to the time of sunrise and sunset views Sideriyl also appears. Astronomical Clock It shows the position of the moon and sun. Points out that in 1410 a professor of mathematics and watchmaker made the clock. The past 600 years due to good repair Clonk is still the center of attraction among tourists immensely. The beauty of the clock that rings every hour.


Prague Castle


The fort is located on the city's highest point. The age-old building still remains intact. The royal palace, cathedral, church, monastery, tower, narrow streets carved Gudshala and you will see.


Fond of art and historical artifacts must come here once. Kings and emperors


Cemetery remain on site.


Old Town Square


Venseslas Square and Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, located between the large number of summer days


In tourists. It is also plenty of locals gathering. Unmatched craftsmanship buildings found here


Can. Tourists come for quiet outings here. Locals dress and body language are closely watching and enjoying the outdoor cafes.


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Prague -- Heart of Europe
Aug 22, 2006 06:52 PM5524 Views

I have been in Prague since more then seven months. it is being a very good experince to be there.


Its a very beautiful city and also koool city as well Czech people are also very kool and co-operative despite being a difference of Language after all Czech language is one of difficult to learn n understand. It is said that when people get fed up from crowd of London and Paris thenthey visit Prague to get peace . There are lots of Museums to visit, 10th Century church and 14th Century Charles bridge. It was being capital of entire europe during Charles time as being in centre of Europe. I enjoyed there winters as well summers . in winters lots of snow all around it ,u can see evrywhere snow n snow . Conveyance is not a problem in the city as its small city n we can roam all around the city by using Metro, Tram or buses. If you are pure Veg. then it can be little problem here but there are around 10+ Indian restaurents where u can get Indian foods .


For general needs , there are lots of markets are here Hypernova, Albert,Globus,Carrefour..here you can get all needy stuffs.


CZ is famous for two things in world crystal n beer, we can find here one of the best crystal made stuffs and lots of varities of beer .So If u wanna buy gift for somebody dont forget to buy Crsytal made things and also u can get lots of alcoholic stuffs as gift like one of the famous drink here Shamuka which is nowhere available in India ...:D .


Would like to give one suggestion , never try to buy clothes from here as you would always feel regret after getting them and also u would find "made in Bangladesh" "made in china" then I think its better to buy it from India. There is only one UK based departmental store " De Benhams " where we can have quality stuffs but its too costly compratively to India.


if you visit Czech Republic n do not visit Blansko then ur trip is not complete. This is the place where u can visit very old Punkwa natural caves n 750 mtrs underground lake., this is the wonderfull place in CZ which u can not afford to misss if u r in CZ.


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Prague- The bridge city
May 18, 2006 04:27 PM5505 Views

I visited Prague last year with my friend when we decided to go back packing around few cities in Europe. We were being deterred by one and all who had visited the city years ago, it being apparently 'unsafe' for two 20 year old girls to be in alone and also language being a problem. Reading all about its beauty and it being one of the most prominent tourist attractions, we packed our bags and set off to our visit.


From the train station we took the metro to the heart of the old city where we stayed in a little bread and breakfast inn. We left our bags and set off to explore the city on foot. Wandering through the lanes and narrow roads, we stumbled onto the Charles Bridge which was flooded with tourists. We joined in with other tourists on a guided tour to hear interesting anecdotes about the history of the bridge. Walking along the way are some beautiful churches and of course a stride up to the Prague Castle which can be viewed from the bottom of the old city.


In the evening, on the Charles Bridge are street artists and musicians livening up the atmosphere, which are one of the most memorable experiences.


Besides these two main attractions, there are other squares and plazas and the astronomical clock which attracts people every hour. The National museum has a wide collection of varied historical pieces as well.


The new city is a complete contrast to the old part of the city. It has modern buildings and shops of all brands. There are small markets selling local, authentic stuff and souvenirs.


All in all it is a city with a diverse blend of old and new and is a paradise for keen travellers like me and my friend.


The CityWith1000Spirals
Mar 27, 2004 04:18 AM6261 Views

Prague is the largest city in the Czech Republic. It is also the Capital.


We stayed at the Holiday Inn, for 3 nights. It is at the Prague Congress Centre.


We Booked A Tour


Our Guide told us that Prague was known as the city of 1000 spirals. The population is over 1,200,000 people. It is on a plateau on both sides of the Vltava River, (the Czech Republic's longest river). The city is made of five old towns that united and are joined together by the Charles Bridge. The towns were the Hradcany, (the castle district is on a hill), Mala Strana, (the 13th-century Little Quarter, is between the river & the castle), Stare Mesto, (was once a gothic old town), Josefov, (the Jewish Ghetto), Nove Mesto, (New Town, was new in the 14th century) and Stare Mesto.


We went to see the Old Town, first. The buildings were from a lot of different eras, from gothic to rococo. The Church Of Our Lady Before Time has a huge 15th century astronomical clock, and we saw the sun going around earth. The face of the clock is stunning. We watched a mechanical parade of people, (Turks, Jews and Pagans).


We went to see the castle, next. It is on a hill overlooking the river and the city.


While we were driving we saw a blue ultra modern building. I asked our Guide what it was, and she told me it was an apartment building, that was called ''the dancing house''. It was designed by Frank Gehry, (a Canadian) and Vladimir Milunic.


We crossed the Charles Bridge to go see the Mala Strana, (Old Quarter). The bridge is made of stone and lined with more than 30 baroque statues of Roman Catholic Saints. One was of St. Wencelas, (not the one in the Christmas Carol), but a Duke who once ruled this area. He is the Patron Saint of the Czech. Republic. Our Guide told us that the most famous statue is the one of Jan of Nepomuk, (who was thrown off the bridge while he wore his suit of armour), because he refused to tell the King what his Queen had told him while she was confessing her sins, to him.


We walked up the steps of the Castle, and we saw the Honour Guards, standing in turquoise and white small buildings. Their cloths were designed by the same man who designed the costumes for the movie, Amadeus.


The Castle was build in the late 800's and it is the oldest building, in Prague. At the St. Vitus Cathedral we saw that the corner stone was put in place by Charles IV, (in 1344). The architecture is gothic. We climbed up the steep steps to the Great Tower, to see a panoramic view from the top.


When we left the tower we were given an hour to shop in the Golden Lane. This is a very small street that has stores selling touristy things to wonderful hand blown glass. We saw the house that Franz Kafka lived in, (and where he was writing his last novel, The Castle).


As we walked through the Mala Strana, it became hot and humid. We went into Joe's Bar, to have a Heineken beer. We were surprised to find out the owner was from Vancouver. We still had some time so we talked with him while we shared an order of hot chicken wings.


Day 2


We took a taxi to the Jewish Quarter. We had him leave drop us off at the old Synagogue. I knew that this was the second oldest Synagogue in the World, and I wanted to see it. Hitler removed most of the interior and because of this it looked quite modern.


The Jewish Cemetery was a full of broken tombstones. We went to see the Jewish Museum where I wanted to buy some squares of old heavy embroidered material, to put in frames, when I got home.


We decided to walk south and we saw the art nouveau buildings that were built in the Jewish Ghetto, in the early 1900's.


We spent the rest of the day shopping.


Where We Ate


The food in Prague is based on meat and potatoes. The best main dishes were pork, potato dumplings and cabbage, (called vepro-knedlo-zelo), and beef with vegetable sauce poured over it and potato dumplings, (called svickova).


At our hotel in the morning we ate breakfast at the Bistro Esprit, every night we had a drink at the hotel Bar, one night we ate at the Spirit.


We has lunch one day at the Globe Coffee Shop. It's on a winding street behind the National Theatre. We looked at the menu and ordered a Bohemian Bagel and saw something called ''a bowl of soul'', so we ordered it. It was a large cup of coffee!


One night we went to a café near the Charles Bridge and had a delicious meal at the Dobra Cajovna.


After we walk through Prazsky Hrad, we when to eat at the Prague Piglet. The items made here are from the Renaissance era.


The Art Nouveau Café, was built before WW I. It has a domed ceiling. We ate on the balcony and had 2 Krapfen and some cake from the buffet.


In the centre of Prague near Husova we discovered Ceska Kuchyne, a place where the locals go to eat. You have to look at the menu's outside the café because they are written in German and English. The menu's inside are written in Czech. I had a bowl of Bortsch, (beet soup) and my husband had goulash. We share a 1 litre bottle of Pilsner Urqell, and ate some fruit dumplings for dessert.


There seem to be so many places to eat in Prague that serve food from around the World, that I can guarentee you won't go hungry.


Where We Shopped


The best souvenir Shop was at la Bone-Church.


At the Marionety Obckod we found some wonderful Marionettes, and bought two. One is hanging on a wall and the other is sitting in a chair.


We bought some Bohemian Glass. They were small bugs and insects that I put on my window sill, near my indoor plants.


Warning


Every one needs a passport, and some people need visas, (Canadians do). Check with their local Embassy.


Watch out for pickpockets, taxi's that take you for an extra spin, and the Money Exchange, (the Banks we close so we exchange our money at the hotel.


My Conclusion


Would I like to visit Prague again. Yes, and I highly recommend this charming city to you.


Thank you for reading my review.


©LL2004


UEP Subang Jaya Malaysia
Prague: A Very Beautiful City !
Dec 19, 2001 01:36 PM6223 Views

I have visited Prague twice for short holidays and in my view it is one of the most beautiful baroque cities in Europe. Architecturally parts of the city are quite stunning including the castle,the hottest tourist spot in town, the Town Hall in the Old Town, and some of the little side streets are absolutely charming. Another very popular spot is the delightful Charles Bridge which attracts lots of young people and always seems to be crowded.


Ever since the ''Velvet Revolution'' following the collapse of Communism,the city has become a firm favourite with tourists. Of course that does have a downside particularly as regards prices which have gone up considerably in recent years.In the city centre pubs,for instance,prices have risen and most of these places are much more costly costly than the traditional pubs (hostinec) in the outlying parts of the city. Still by Western European standards,Prague is comparatively cheap.


Prague is a musical city. Mozart spent some years here and native composers such as Smetana and Dvorak brought renown to the city. The Czech Philarmonic Orchestra has been making fine music for a long period and apart from classical music,rock music and jazz are both popular. Prague is also famous for the Black Theatre and puppet theatre and the latter is well worth seeing.Be warned though it is very popular and advance booking is strongly recommended.


Just about the whole world knows that Czech beer is among the very best and several brands such as Pilsner Urquell and Budweiser Budvar are world famous. The pubs of Prague are very interesting and if you avoid the more obviously touristy ones are still relatively inexpensive. Most of them also serve up tasty,wholesome,Middle European food such as sausages,gulas,dumplings, goulash and vegetarians are now better catered for than previously.


Getting around this lovely city is a breeze-the small subway system is clean,efficient and cheap.Dining out too can be a memorable experience, I had several wonderful fish meals,the carp in particular was delicious. Some of the desserts are delectable and if you want a change from Czech food you will not have a problem. There are a number of Chinese,French, Hungarian, German, Japanese and American restaurants in town.


Good buys if you go out shopping in the Czech capital include the likes of fine Bohemian glassware,crystal,lace,ceramics and textiles.


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