Czech Republic is a land of fairy castles, forests and fishponds, medieval towns and Renaissance buildings. If you go to Europe, don't miss the chance to visit the country whose capital city is called " Golden City ". Nicknames for Prague have included " Prague- Mother of Cities " and " City of a Hundred Spires " - based on count by 19th century mathematician Bernard Bolzano . Today's count is estimated at 500.
Prague is the capital of Czech Republic, and has a population of around 1,3 million, but with metropolitan area have a population of over 2,3 million people. Prague is one of the most popular city breaks in Europe, because it offers a mix of music, art, theater, film and dance. Prague is a city on river, through this city flows The River Vltava for 31 km. There are many interesting places like islands and meanders.
Prague is traditionally one of the cultural centers of Europe, hosting many cultural events.There are hundreds of concert halls, galleries, cinemas and music clubs in the city. Prague zoo was listed among the world's best zoos.
If you are in " Golden City " don't miss the Charles Bridge, but you must know that the best time for strolling over the bridge it's at dawn.
Prague Castle was built before more than 1,100 years. The Renaissance style was brought to the Prague Castle by the Emperor Rudolph II in late 16th century.
The public transport infrastructure consists of an integrated transport system of Prague Metro. The main traffic stream of cars leads through the center of the city. The tunnel " Blanka " is the longest city tunnel in Europe with a proposed length 5,5 km, and it is a part of the municipal ring road.
If you like art, culture, architecture, walking, here is a list where you can go, and what you can see: Powder Tower, Municipal House, Old Town Square, Astronomical Clock, Old Town City Hall Tower, The Old Town Bridge Tower, Lesser Town Bridge Tower, St. Nicholas Cathedral, Church of our Lady Victorious, St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George Basilica...
But also if you are young and just want fun, the "Golden City" is an ideal location.
Now something that you must know if you go to " Golden City ".
Currency in Prague is Czech Crowns (Czech Koruna).(CZK)
Currency in Prague is Czech Crowns (Czech Koruna).(CZK)
Where to go to eat:
- " Sate" - Pohorelac 3, Hradcany - delicious Indonesian and Malaysian food;
- " Bohemia Bagel ", Mala Strana - a good place for breakfast and for use the internet ( internet cafe);
- " Beas Vegetarian dhaba ", tynska 19 - delicious vegetarian food;
- Restaurant " Sarah Bernhardt ", Hotel Parly, u Obecniho Domu 1;
- Restaurant " Jama ", Jama 7.
What to do:
Many bars are open late ( until 02:00 or 04:00) and clubs even later ( until 06:00 or later).
Bars:
- " Hapu ", Orlicka 8;
- " Bazaar Mediterranee ", Nerudova 40.
Clubs:
- " Akropolis ", Kubelikova 27;
- " La Habana ", Misenska 12;
- " Manes", Masarykovo Nabrey 250.
Where to go to buy:
- " Granat", Dlouha 28;
- " Jan Hunek Starozitnosti ", Pariyska 1;
- " Alma ", Vamentinska 7;
- " Havelska ", Prague 1.
Enjoy!
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