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Prague is home to the world famous
national theatre. It is one of the most beautiful buildings in
the world and hosts some of the most famous plays, operas and
operettas in the world. You can also explore Prague's history by
visiting some of the castles and museums. History is a major
asset of the Czech Republic as it has so much. Prague also has
many Jazz bars and cultural centres.
One very important thing to know
about the Czech Republic, and Prague in particular, is that the
public transport system is superlative. The metro runs from
early until about midnight and the trains really do arrive every
three minutes during the day. The tram system takes in most of
Prague, including the outskirts, and the buses take over where
the other services don't go. Finally, all the transport systems
are very cheap, (even the taxis, if you are charged the correct
amount).
A historical walk through Prague
will begin with a walk through historical parts of Prague on the
Republic Square with its beautiful Art-Nouveau Municipal House.
Through the adjacent Powder Tower, a remnant of the medieval
town fortification, we will walk down the "Royal
Route" to the Old Town Square (UNESCO).
There you will be impressed by a
unique complex of old buildings dominated by the world-famous
Old Town Hall with its Astronomical Clock and apostles, the
monument to the preacher Jan Hus, the church of St. Nicholas,
the Týn Church, and a number of palaces. You are in the very
"historic heart" of the town.
Through one of the typical narrow
Old-Town streets, full of ancient houses and palaces, cafés,
shops, and galleries, we will walk towards the Charles Bridge,
which was established in 1357 by the Roman emperor and Czech
king Charles IV at the place of an older bridge. Here you will
enjoy the unforgettable view at the beautiful panorama of the
Prague Castle and the St. Vitus Cathedral. Relishing the walk
along the bridge, crossing the Vltava river, you will reach the
Lesser Town, situated below the Prague Castle complex. We will
pass the Lesser Town Square with its representative buildings
and the church of St. Nicholas, a historical building from the
18th century.
Then we will walk up the famous
Nerudova street all the way to the Prague Castle. At the Castle,
which is surrounded by royal gardens, you will find the Old
Royal Place with the Vladislav Hall, the with picturesque houses
from the 16th century, the St. Vitus Cathedral from the 14th
century, and the ancient royal stairway. |
From the Republic Square, where the
monumental building of the Municipal House and the Powder Tower
will arouse your interest, you will follow the "Royal
Route" to the Old Town Square (UNESCO). There you will be
impressed by a unique complex of old buildings dominated by the
world-famous Old Town Hall with its Astronomical Clock and
apostles, the monument to the preacher Jan Hus, the church of
St. Nicholas, the Týn Church and a number of palaces.
You are in the very "historic
heart" of the town. You will walk down the Karlova street
towards the Vltava river and to the Charles Bridge, which was
established in 1357 by the Roman emperor and Czech king Charles
IV at the place of an older bridge. Here you will enjoy the view
at the beautiful panorama of the Prague Castle and the St. Vitus
Cathedral.
The Lesser Town Square is situated
near the Lesser-Town side of the Charles Bridge, around the 18th
century church of St. Nicholas. From here, you will walk up the
famous Nerudova street towards the Prague Castle. At the castle,
surrounded by royal gardens, you will find the Old Royal Palace
with the Vladislav Hall, the world-famous Golden Lane from the
16th century, the St. Vitus Cathedral from the 14th century, and
the royal stairway.
The Czech Republic boasts of many
monuments on the UNESCO list. Not far from Prague, there is an
ancient mining town called Kutná Hora from the 13th century,
with a monumental 14th century church of St. Barbara, an
Ossuary, and, last but not least, a mint called "Vlasský
dvur", which became a temporary seat of Czech kings.
In Southern Bohemia, on the Vltava
river, you can enjoy the PEARL OF RENAISSANCE - Ceský Krumlov.
In this town, there is the second largest castle in Bohemia
after the Prague Castle. Among other things, there is a gallery
of Egon Schiele, a revolving theater from the baroque era, and a
castle garden.
Not far from Ceský Krumlov and Ceské
Budejovice (the town of beer), there is a Southern-Bohemian
village of Holasovice in the style of PEASANT BAROQUE. The
spirit of the old Bohemian countryside is preserved here.
To the most interesting UNESCO
monuments belongs also the unique complex of Renaissance,
baroque, and classicist houses - Telc. This picturesque town
with its "fairy-tale" castle and square is often used
for filming.
Other points of interest in the
Czech Republic
The Karlstejn Castle
The Konopiste Castle
The Hluboká Castle
World-famous spa Karlovy Vary |