Book a Weekend Trip to Prague and Remember the Adventure for Lifetime
This post was last updated on May 24th, 2019
In the middle of Europe, lies a place that is known as Prague the capital city of the Czech Republic. This unique architectural fascination of the city has a long and rich history and attracts tourists from all over the world every week. The Czech Republic is, as you might know, one of the world’s leading countries in tourism, and needless to say that they have the strongest beer culture of all nations. But there is also much more to simple numbers of annual visitors and a keg of good beer. Be prepared to fall in love with Czech history and striking architecture that will never leave your mind.
Start Your Adventure from the Old Town
At least that is what thousands of bachelors who arrive for exciting Prague stag do weekends are heading for. We all naturally have to visit the heart of the city just as we arrive somewhere new. The old neighborhoods that will instantly shock you as you arrive are probably what attracts tourists to Prague, and that is perhaps not so strange. Here on the large open square, there is a lot of history and culture to soak in. Sit down at one of the outdoor cafés, order a genuine Czech beer and enjoy the beautiful buildings that surround the square.
In Prague, there is the world’s best and varied collection of different classical architectural styles. From Art Nouveau to Gothic and from Baroque to Cubism. In this square, you will also find one of the world’s most famous clockwork, the astronomical clock in Prague. The clock is dated to the 15th century and still shows the time when the sun’s up and down, current star sign and where the moon is in the moon phase. Nearby you will find more of the landmarks that adorned postcards sent from Prague for centuries.
One of these buildings is the Týn church, which is located near the square. This classic church in Gothic architecture was established in the 15th century. Its full name is Church of Our Lady before Týn and is documented as early as the 1100s. But in the 12th century, it did not have the same iconic Gothic style, as it is known today. In addition to its impressive exterior, the Týn Church is also known for being the last work of the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe. In here there is a beautiful statue as gratitude for his work.
Take the opportunity to enjoy this amazing building, unlike anything else you find in the rest of the world. Another building in Stare Mesto, which must be visited, is the Savarin Palace. The building is constructed in classic baroque style, with a very beautiful exterior. The palace also houses a luxurious casino, where tourists can go and try their luck. Anyone who wants to prepare for the various casino games should exercise his luck before it is time to play seriously in their online casino and repeat the game rules there at a significantly lower cost.
An Endless row of Renesaince Masterpieces
Near the Stare, Mesto is also Prague’s Jewish Quarter, Josefov, which was established in the early 1000s. The Jews who had begun to settle in Prague in the 9th century and as soon as they settled they began to be persecuted, which led them to settle here, close to each other in a kind of ghetto. In 1262, the Czech Jews were given some autonomy over the area, but a hundred years later, in 1389 on Easter Sunday, the worst individual attack on Jews in the city’s history occurred and 1,500 people were murdered. It was also here that the famous Jewish writer Franz Kafka lived a few hundred years later. Several early synagogues still exist to visit, as well as a very prestigious cemetery.
When you are finished with Stare Mesto and Josefov, it is time to wander over the famous Charles Bridge, which was begun to build in 1342. The bridge was built during the reign of the German-Roman Emperor Charles IV to replace the ruined Judith bridge. If amazing bronze architecture and age are not exciting enough, it may be worth adding that it was also a great battlefield in 1648. When the Swedish army tried to march in and take over the old city. On the other side of Charles Bridge, you will find fantastic gardens, breweries and several palaces. All worth a visit while you relax with a famous Czech beer in nearby charming open bars and cafes.
In Conclusion
For anyone coming from a distant culture than the one that you will find here, Prague seems like a place from. It is highly advisable that you spend at least 2 or 3 days while exploring this amazing place. However, you plan to spend your moments there, you will hate yourself if you don’t find spare time to enjoy the party atmosphere of this amazing place.
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