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A guide to Prague
Beer aside for the moment, Prague has so much to offer its visitors. This city mostly escaped undamaged during both world wars. Prague’s buildings and architecture span hundreds of years. It is literally like stepping back in time.
HradcanyThe Hradcany area is where you can find the magical Prague Castle. This is most visited of Prague’s attractions. This complex site has been growing since 870AD, beautiful chapels and exquisite buildings. Golden Lane is in the castle estate, a tiny street lined with colourful wooden houses. Goldsmiths lived here in the 17th Centaury – hence the name!
Mala StranaMala Strana (Little town), a picturesque district which lies at the foot of Prague castle. Many beautiful churches, quaint shops and traditional Czech pubs. The Mala Strana Bridge Tower leads you thru to the infamous Charles Bridge. Built in the 13th century the Charles Bridge was predominantly designed as a public walkway linking the castle and the old town. Originally it was built with no statues – later 30 Baroque statues where added. Great atmosphere here, with street vendors and street entertainers keeping the tourists happy.
Old TownAcross the bridge you will enter the old town. It really is like stepping back in time. This old market square is lined with beautiful buildings. Here you can find St Nicholas Church and the astronomical clock tower in the town hall. As the clock strikes every hour a little parade of the 12 apostles, Christ and a skeleton ringing a bell entertain the people below.
Jewish QuarterTo the north of the old town is the Jewish Quarter. Ironically, had Hitler been successful in WWII he once planed to open a museum here dedicated to the intended extinct Jewish race. Thankfully that never happened, although many of the originally collated artefacts are housed in the magnificent Jewish museum. Wenceslas Square is in the new town of Prague (although in Prague new means circa 1348!) The statue of St Wenceslas sitting on his horse dominates this square, also famous for its Christmas market
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