This is one capital that offers to be an awe-inspiring holiday
adventure. There is so much to see and do it is almost daunting to
make a list of must see popular attractions. However the added
beauty of this city is that the main landmarks are within able
walking distances and aided by an excellent public transport system.
There are five major tourist districts to consider whilst on a short
break holiday in Prague. The Castle district (Hradcany), Little
Quarter (Mala Strana), Old town (Stare Mesto), the Jewish Quarter
(Josefov) and finally the New Town (Nove Mesto). Outside of the
city, there are many other exciting areas and holiday excursions to
be experienced, like the UNESCO listed medieval town of Cesky
Krumlov. Read on to find about the most interesting Prague city
break
landmarks, streets and squares which all have there own special
history and magical culture. What ever type of sight seeingholiday
you book with us, whether a luxury package or tailor made holiday
tour, Vamos Travel will be the perfect guide & host.
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city tours, which can range from 3 – 5 hours. If you would like
a private guide at your disposal, to gain a deeper insight into
Prague and to guarantee a fabulous sightseeing adventure then we
suggest you add this to your enquiry form and contact Vamos Travel.
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Taking a leisurely walk over the Charles Bridge is one of
the most memorable holiday experiences to be had. The bridge was
named after King Charles IV and is one of Prague’s main tourism
landmarks. It’s been totally pedestrianized since the end of WWII,
allowing people to stroll over the bridge and admire the many
statues and monuments that align its sides. Also along the bridge
are street performers, musicians and people selling traditional
Czech gifts. The Charles Bridge is one of the tourist back bones of
Prague and it will be the perfect beginning to a luxury weekend stay
in Czech Republic. It might not be off the beaten track – but its an
essential ‘must-do’.

Prague Castle dominates the capitals skyline and is a most
impressive structure within the capital and is home to a plethora of
tourist attractions. Within the castle compounds are three court
yards, galleries, gardens and the Czech Republic’s largest church,
St Vitus Cathedral. The cathedral is magnificent, with many
decorated chapels, ornate tombs, the crypt of Kings & Queens and the
Coronation chamber. The castle gardens are home to the wonderful
Renaissance building Belvedere, built in the 1530s. Throughout
Prague castle visitors will see countless exhibitions, inspirational
art and will marvel at the immense architectural achievements that
were made. This impressive castle is the centre piece to the city
and we urge you to give yourself the appropriate amount of time to
soak up all that is on offer within these ancient castle grounds
during your European getaway.
At the foot of the Castle is the district known as the ‘Little
Quarter’ established in 1257. It has survived the ravishes of
recent turbulent history, left fairly unscathed and is home to some
of the worlds finest Baroque architecture. Dominating the Little
Quarter square is the St. Nicholas church, but it’s the combination
of old baroque houses, palaces and spectacular views over the river
and old town, that make the Little Quarter such an attractive and
romantic short break tourist spot to visit in Prague. Other
significant attractions within the area are the Church of Our Lady
Victorious, which houses the Infant Jesus Bambini di Praga inside,
the grounds of Wallestein Palace and the Church of Our Lady under
Chain. The Little Quarter is without a doubt an exquisite area to
visit and a must-see on your holidays in Prague. Contact the Eastern
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A firm favourite amongst past visitors is the Stare Mesto or
Old Town. The major focal point for tourists being the Old Town
Square, where there is constant hub of activity and entertainment.
There are horse drawn carriages, craft stalls, buskers and pretty
much everything surrounding the square will be of great interest
those staying in Prague on a short breaks trip. In the centre of the
square is the Art Nouveau memorial to Jan Hus and the Prague
Meridian, but one of the most popular sightseeing landmarks is the
Old Town Hall with its Astronomical Clock. The Prague Meridian is
simply fabulous and should be high on your list of must-sees, whilst
on your holidays in Czech Republic. Nearby is the Gothic Tyn
Church, Goltz-Kinsky Palace and the house where famous writer Franz
Kafka was born, which are all worth investigating. Other places of
interest in Prague’s Old Town are; the 15th century Powder Tower,
the Czech Art-Nouveau Municipal House and the historical University
building, Carolinum. The final tourist hot spot to note is the Old
Town Bridge Tower, which is the entry gate from the Old town to the
Charles Bridge and is a beautiful gothic structure. The Stare Mesto
really is the heart of Prague and anybody really wanting to connect
to this city, must take the time on their weekend break, to wander
around the maze of alley ways and soak in its history.
Guests can find the capitals New Town district on the east
and south sides of the Stare Mesto. It was original founded by
Charles IV in 1348 and today it’s the commercial centre of the
capital. The New Town is brimming with shops and has the busiest
commercial streets. The main boulevard is Wenceslas Square, a
bustling thoroughfare aligned with expensive boutiques, restaurants,
clubs and numerous shopping arcades. Don’t miss the opportunity to
see this landmark square in all its glory, it will be a significant
moment during your Prague break. At the top end of the square is the
bronze statue of St Wenceslas on his horse and at the southern end
of the square is the National Museum. The neo-classical National
Museum houses the Czech Republics largest collection of antiquities
and makes for an interesting afternoon excursion. Interestingly,
Wenceslas Square has been an important place in Czech history,
witnessing many key events, like the 1989 Velvet Revolution
demonstrations. In the New town there are many historical theatres,
the most important being; the National Theatre, New Theatre
and the State Opera. Not only do Vamos Travel organise the best city
break deals, but we can also arrange Prague opera & ballet
tickets to coincide with any luxury stay in the capital.
Within the Old Town are the remains of the once vibrant district
of Josefov, Prague's former Jewish ghetto. It’s a very
important place to come for all site seeing tourists. Many Jewish
buildings, old synagogues and other important religious structures
were preserved by the Nazi’s, as Hitler had perversely planned to
use the Josefov district as a 'An exotic museum of an extinct race'.
Today, the Josefov district, has some of the most priceless
collections of Jewish artifacts in the world, it is home to Europe’s
oldest working synagogue and Europe's oldest surviving Jewish burial
ground. The Jewish museum has many exhibitions in different
historical sites, these include: The Old Jewish Cemetery, The
Ceremonial Hall and the Maisel, Pinkas, Spanish & the Klausen
Synagogues. If you are interested in taking a Jewish Hereditary tour
of Prague, then please add this to your enquiry form.
To escape Prague’s busy streets and to see a different side to
the Czech capitals skyline, then visit Petrin Hill. This 318 metre
hill is a network of eight parks and has an imitation Eiffel Tower,
which Czech guests are welcome to climb and take some amazing
holiday photographs. The tower is 60 metres high and stands at the
top of the hill, so there is no surprise that on a clear day, it is
possible to see the Czech Republics highest peak, Snezka. Petrin
Hill is a relaxing and romantic place to stroll around and
guarantees all year round, post card perfect views. All too often
guide books fail to recognise the Petrin Hill as a major
tourist landmark. Make sure you take the opportunity on holidays in
Prague to enjoy parts of this pleasant park.
There are many interesting museums and galleries to view, which
should be investigated. The worlds first Mucha Museum, dedicated to
the life and work of the world-acclaimed Czech Art Nouveau artist
Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939), is housed in the Baroque Kaunicky Palace
and has some of his very best work. A popular tourism attraction in
Prague is the Wax Museum, having lots of famous celebrities and
historical leaders to have your photo taken with. The Museum of
Communism is currently located on Na Prikope 10 in Prag1. It is
in the centre of the main shopping district which divides the old
and new towns. It was the first museum since the Velvet Revolution
to exclusively devote an exhibition to life during the Soviet Union
occupation. Add some depth to your holiday and visit some of these
recommended museums.
Prague’s busiest shopping streets are Wenceslas Square,
Narodni and Na prikope. The New Town is a thriving commercial
centre, full of chic boutiques, craft stores, designer shops and
high street fashion stores. A large fashion & entertainment centre
is Metropole Zlicin and has every kind of service you’d expect from
any quality European shopping centre. Other shopping malls to
consider are Novy Smíchov, the largest in Prague’s city centre and
the four-story mall called Palac Flora. Good ideas for souvenirs
from the Czech Republic are; Czech crystal & glassware, hand-painted
Easter eggs and the famous Czech herbal liquor, Becherovka. |
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