A Tourist Guide To Prague
Prague is the capital of the
Czech Republic and is located on the Vltava River in central
Bohemia. In recent years the city has grown very popular among
tourists. It is an affordable holiday destination for people of
all ages and is characterized with a romantic, medieval and
historic appeal.
Traveling to Prague
Flying is easy as the local
Ruzyne Airport is international and deals with flights from all
over the world. Other options of getting to Prague include
trains and buses, both of which travel to and from Prague
frequently everyday.
Accommodation
The city of Prague has many
popular areas for accommodation. All provide easy access to the
city centre, shops, restaurants and attractions. Hotels are the
most popular choice for accommodation and these are often
historic and magnificent looking buildings. Be sure to book in
advance as the city can be busy and if you can't handle noise in
the early hours, stay closer to the outskirts.
Dining Choices
The majority of people looking
to eat out in restaurants in Prague go to the Old Town Square.
This has many restaurants and cafes that offer a wide range of
international cuisine. The traditional Czech cuisine is mainly
meals of meat and dumplings that is often not everyone's first
choice. However, their beer is delicious, popular and very
cheap.
History
Prague has a vast history that
dates right back to 870 AD. Years later Charles IV (1346-1378)
united Prague as his home. At the end of WWI the Republic of
Czechoslovakia was formed and democracy was achieved in 1989.
These days, Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic and a
member state of the European Union.
Prague Sights and
Attractions
The main highlight of the city
is the huge Prague Castle (Prazsky Hrad). It is the one of the
biggest castles in the world and a focal point of the city. By
taking a walk through the small streets and lanes within the
city, you get the feeling of being back in time as its historic
feel character is obvious to say the least. The architecture in
the Old Town Square is impressive if you are interested in
buildings and construction.
Shopping in Prague
The city centre is the popular
choice for shopping in Prague. The centre is packed with high
street, unique and quaint shops. Painted marionettes, hand-cut
crystal and bohemian jewellery is the most regularly sold goods.
If fashion is of more interest to you then be sure to check out
the malls in the city and the markets.
About the Author
Dan Oldfield writes travel
guides for hirecars.co.uk and produced a
tourist guide to Prague from
Budget car hire specialist
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