Prague- Rooftop of Europe
Prague is the capital and largest city inthe Czech Republic and is home to about 1.3 million people. It is affectionatelycalled by many names like the Rooftop of Europe, The City of 100 Towers, TheHeart of Europe, The Golden City, etc. It is the political, cultural andeconomic hub of Central Europe with rich cultural heritage and architecturalgems. The city is adorned with Romanesque chapels, Gothic, Renaissance andBaroque architecture. Its Art Nouveaubuildings, world-famous nightlife, celebrity cafes and traditional Czechcuisines contribute to making it a place with no parallel in the world. If youwant to enjoy your holidays in a destination that has something for everyvisitor then Prague will not disappoint you. So pack your bags and book flights to Prague, a city you canfall in love with.
Prague offers countless sights andattractions for its visitors to explore, visit and enjoy. Here are a few ofthem that you just can’t afford to miss.
PragueCastle:-Prague Castle located in Mala Strana is anancient symbol of the Czech State. It is a UNESCO monument founded in around880 by Prince Borivoj of the Premyslid Dynasty and is the largest coherentcastle complex in the world. It is the most important cultural political andhistorical center of Prague and the State and is the place of the President of theCzech Republic and is a must-see attraction. On a walking tour, one can alsovisit Vitus Cathedral, the Monastery, Golden Lane, St. George Basilica, andCharles Bridge Museum along with beautiful art galleries.
Jewish Quarter:-Locatedbetween the Old Town Square and the Vltava River is the smallest cadastral areaof the city that represents the Jewish community. Since 1992 it is a UNESCOWorld Heritage site and is one of the most significant places to visit inPrague. Its main attraction is the Jewish Museum which is a valuable heritageof the Czech Republic. It has one of the finest collections of Jewish art,textiles and artifacts. Ticket to a guided tour of Museum covers the Old JewishCemetery, Ceremonial Hall, Old-New Synagogue, Meisel Synagogue, etc. Visitingthis quarter is not only a reminder of the world’s history but it has itsundeniable beauty and charm.
WenceslasSquare:-Wenceslas Square is a 700-meter-long and 60-meter-wideboulevard in the city’s New Town. It is a business, cultural and entertainmentcenter and is one of the main city squares named after Saint Wenceslas. It is atraditional venue for demonstrations, events, gatherings and celebrations. Itis decked with international shops and is one of the most popular shoppingvenues in the capital. After dark, it turns into a buzzing nightlife center andmany young tourists come here for partying to drink, eat, dance and enjoyaccording to their tastes.
VltavaRiver Boat Trip:-The Vltava River is the longestriver in the Czech Republic and a boat trip will offer some of the best sightsand breathtaking views. As the river passes through rich forests, quaintvillages and historical towns like Hluboka Castle, Chateau Melnil and UNESCOWorld Heritage town of Cesky Krumlov and St. Vitus Church is truly aneye-opening experience for its visitors.
DancingHouse:-If you are looking to visit the offbeatattraction then Dancing House is just for you. Nicknamed Fred and Ginger, it was designed by the Croatian -Czecharchitect Vlado Milunic with Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry on avacant riverfront plot. It is designed in a very unusual way and looks likepair of dancers. It was completed in 1996 and soon become a major attraction inthe city. In the same year, it won the prestigious award of US magazine Time inthe category f design of a year.
The city has a magical spell and can bewritten about inexhaustibly. So plan your holiday now and fly to Prague and seeall its charms.
