Prague

Prague, the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic, is situated on the Vltava River with warm summers and cold winters.

Prague is a political, cultural, and economic hub of Central Europe, with a rich history and Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture. It was the capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia and the residence of Holy Roman Emperors Charles IV and Rudolf II. It was also an important city during the Habsburg monarchy and the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

prague is home to a number of well-known cultural attractions, many of which survived the destruction of World War I and World War II. Major attractions include Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square with the Astronomical Clock, The Jewish Quarter, Petřín Hill, and Vyšehrad.

Important cultural institutions include The Rudolfinum, The Municipal House, and The National Theatre, which is the most important theatre in the Czech Republic. Charles University is the oldest university in Central Europe. The city has many world-class museums, including The National Museum, The Museum of The Capital City of Prague, The Mucha Museum, and The Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague, to name a few.

Other places worth visiting around the city are: The library at The Strahov Monastery, which is considered one of the most beautiful libraries in the world, The Wallenstein Palace and Gardens (visit in the afternoon to avoid the crowds and enjoy its peacocks walking freely), Wenceslas Square, and The Dancing House.

In Czech cuisine, it is worth mentioning goulash (tender bits of beef in a rich sauce with bread dumplings), duck with cabbage and dumplings, and pork schnitzel.

I recommend eating at the historic Café Louvre (perfect for breakfast), as well as at The Imperial Hotel Restaurant and The Municipal House Restaurant. For visits to The Castle and The Strahov Monastery (both are nearby), it is worth trying The Eatery at the monastery. It serves traditional Czech food and beer at a very good price. As the Old Town Square area is very touristy, please avoid eating there since most of the restaurants are oriented toward tourists.

Spring and autumn are the best times to visit Prague (to avoid crowds).

Although Prague is a very walkable city, I recommend staying in The Old Town Area, which is closer to the main tourist attractions and also safer to walk at night.

So hurry up and go, and you will have the city break of your life!

To get there: London airports run schedule flights regularly.

To get around: Please walk in order to enjoy

For more information:  www.prague.eu/en

Article by Bernardo Calero / [email protected]