Ten Essentials To Exploring Prague

Old Town Square

At the heart of Prague's medieval Old Town expansive Old Town Square. Originally the site of the eleventh century market town, is today best known as a place of some of the most iconic attractions of Prague. Within the perimeter of the square is the cobblestone floor of the Gothic Town Hall Tower, Aquamarine Baroque dome of St. Nicholas and the twin towers of the Tyn Church, along with a cluster of cafes and shops.

Although the Old Town Hall is actually a sprawling complex of buildings, what most people notice is his legendary clock tower. The tower was built in 1410, but he stood without a tic or taka to 1572, when the astronomical clock was finally installed. clock itself is evidence of medieval scientific and technological achievements. Do not just say that time is also measured the movement of planets as they spin in their celestial orbits. clock face is a mirage of geometric shapes, colors and symbols, and all safely kept a deep, dark box of rocks. On the hour, a mischievous look skeleton rings his little bell, inviting wooden front of the Apostles, which appear every hour through miniature windows before quickly spinning back to the tower cavernous confides. Another must do is to out-of-place modern lift to the tower viewing gallery, which is treated in a panoramic view of Prague.

While in the Old Town Square, visitors should check whether the Church of St. Nicholas is the host of the concert choir and organ, which are a regular occurrence. For a romantic evening, hire a couple of horses and carriages waiting patiently along the walking path running between the Old Town Hall and St Nicholas.

While in the Old Town Square, visitors should check whether the Church of St. Nicholas is the host of the concert choir and organ, which are a regular occurrence. For a romantic evening, hire a couple of horses and carriages waiting patiently along the walking path running between the Old Town Hall and St Nicholas.

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Jewish

Quarter

Little remains of Prague once vibrant, if not humbling, the Jewish Quarter. However, within these cramped and shaded blocks can be detected in the permanent history of Prague was once a prominent Jewish population.

One of the main attractions of the Alt-Neu (Old-New) Synagogue. Recognized by the jagged, pyramid roof, which seems to be sawing your way to heaven, it was once the center of Prague Jewish life. The seven hundred years old synagogue, which in the Orthodox Jewish population is still used for services, is the oldest in Europe, reportedly built of stone brought from Jerusalem. The entire building has been enshrouded with the air of grim history. Legend has it that the mystery that pervades the stale air Synagogue, stashed away in a chain-locked attic, are the remains of the Jewish Frankenstein known as Golem.

One of the main attractions of the Alt-Neu (Old-New) Synagogue. Recognized by the jagged, pyramid roof, which seems to be sawing your way to heaven, it was once the center of Prague Jewish life. The seven hundred years old synagogue, which in the Orthodox Jewish population is still used for services, is the oldest in Europe, reportedly built of stone brought from Jerusalem. The entire building has been enshrouded with the air of grim history. Legend has it that the mystery that pervades the stale air Synagogue, stashed away in a chain-locked attic, are the remains of the Jewish Frankenstein known as Golem.

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For more information about an old Jewish cemetery. Cemetery is open Sunday to Friday from 09:00 to 18:00 April to October, from 9:00 to 16:30 od November to March. The reasons are closed during Jewish holidays.

Prague Castle

Prague Castle

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At least the whole day is required to view all the castle has to offer. However, if short on time and is looking for a short tour, be sure to put the Old Royal Palace, White Tower, Golden Lane and the Story of Prague Castle on the agenda.

Old Royal Palace is impressive in its bare simplicity. Its main hall is open and rather dull affair of stone and wood brightened by coats, jeweled chandeliers and intricately woven web of three races through its vaulted ceiling. Be sure to step in front of the hall on the balcony for a view of the royal castle and gardens, stretching past the Old Town.

Golden Lane, running between the Royal Palace and the White Tower, is filled with colorfully painted houses tucked into the wall of the castle. Originally home to jewelers who want to avoid payment of fees required for those who live in the city. Today, these homes sell range of crafts, food and souvenirs.

White Tower and the adjacent hall, which run along the back of Golden Lane, the castle was a source of protection and used in its jail. Inside the hall, where he once kept the archers rooms from invaders, are replicas of medieval weapons, suits of armor, and even a chance to test your aim the crossbow. dusty, stale air filled the tower itself, where many prisoners met their untimely death, contains a replica of the era creatively grotesque torture machines.

The Story of Prague Castle is a fascinating museum about the history of the complex in BC to modern times. Although the castle complex is still home to the Czech Republic president, nobles and leaders were taken by him from 3200 years before Christ. Today the castle is the accumulated result of building spree that moved through the Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and modern times. Here is the history of history heaped on top, burying the ghosts of their collective past with mild and bones just now dug up from the castle inside the vault. Within this collection of objects unearthed in the castle over the course of archaeological excavations are the crown of King St. Wenceslas, the skeletal remains of royalty, art expanding the scope of art history, and encyclopedia-worth of information on the cultural evolution of Prague. It is also worth a trip is a chance to see the exposed parts of the former castle, and buried under the current structure.

For more information about visiting Prague Castle, go on. Although the castle grounds are open until midnight, most buildings in the vicinity of 17:00.

Wenceslas Square

extends across the expanse of New Town, this former horse market of modern buildings and Art Nouveau offers a stark contrast to the stresses of the city or the medieval facades. Wenceslas Square is probably etched in our memories as the stage of Prague's Velvet Revolution, which caused the destruction of communist rule in 1989. Today the square is to honor the past while looking toward the city is encouraging the future.

At the opposite end of the square is the Parliament, such as buildings in which the National Museum. Inside is an interesting collection of mostly related to natural sciences, although most visitors consider mocha-colored marble, the statute-lined staircase buildings as the main attraction.
Saddled on a horse, standing just in front of the National Museum, the statute of St. Wenceslas, the patron saint of Bohemia. The area around the statute is considered a traditional meeting place and in fact is where many anti-communist protesters held court. Directly in front of the Statute of the Communist Memorial, a testament to the brave deeds of many victims of Communist atrocities.

In addition, monuments, museums and unique architecture, Wenceslas Square is also the place to shop. All major brand-name stores can be found even in the street or in its vicinity.

Franz Kafka Museum

Although Franz Kafka once described his hometown of Prague as "a dear little mother with claws" who never let him go, now capturing Kafka in Prague was higher than ever. Declares the "City of Kafka, " The threshold is itself associated with the author's now iconic, brooding face. Gift shop shelves are contaminated with Kafka mugs, books of Kafka and Kafka screen printed shirts. There is a Kafka memorial near Old-New Synagogue, a few bars Kafka, Kafka, and standing guard at the bust Mercure Hotel's lobby, which is located in the office of Kafka once worked as a lawyer. And, with the newly opened Museum of Franz Kafka, it ensures that Kafka will now forever be trapped in what he called a "bird cage" in Prague.

Located near the bottom of a steep old town Stairs, Franz Kafka Museum preserves the spectral range, an abstract sculpture of two men urinating in the pool. Strange as input can be, this comprehensive museum does an excellent job capturing the fact Kafka biography and creative genius of that occupied his mind. Within the museum, visitors can travel to Kafka's life through the halls and corridors enshrouded with shadows, muted with white noise and disturbed by flowing water. With rare copy of Kafka's letters and books, the museum also displays a particular focus on each of his major works.

Exiting the museum, coming face to face with a huge black K. Despite the fact that throughout his life Kafka thought only of escape, now there is no escape. Franz Kafka is now permeates the entire city of Prague, and defining what is a town and who he became. Nothing seems to summarize this complicated and shared history rather than a simple touching, but somehow complex "K" logo Franz Kafka Museum.

Franz Kafka Museum is located at Cihelna 2b and is open daily from 10:00-18:00.

Pilsner beer

In describing his country's marquee beer, Czech Emperor Franz Joseph I commented: "This is really strange that no brewery has not yet succeeded in replicating known gourmet taste of pilsner beer." Prague, the central gold genre known as pilsner beer, built, destroyed and rebuilt on the basis of beer.

Therefore, when in Prague, one must sample at least one of his many liters of Pilsner. No matter what part you are in Prague, there are plenty of great places to quench your thirst for cold Czech beer.

Old Town

U Zlatého Tygr: crowded, standing room only smoke filled dive of the working class bar. This Czech beer has enjoyed the most classic tradition. The bar is known for being obsessed with the writer Bohumil Hrabal, the place President Bill Clinton paid homage, and to serve the best Pilsner Urquell in Prague. (Husova 17, 222-221111)

Literary Kavarna: It May be a little difficult to find as there is really no sign revealing its hidden behind an arched wooden door, but this intellectual gathering place is a great find. The interior courtyard is a place to relax, listen in and, most importantly, sample a new variety of beer. (Tynskoj 6, 420-2-2482-7807)

Castle District

U Černeha Vola: Here's a concept you can not refuse: the chance to drink for charity. portion of all sales goes to the local school for the blind. bar also offers a good local feel and is relatively cheap tie. (Loretanske Namesti 1)

Hospuda On Schodech: Conveniently located on the crest of Workers Schody steps, this quaint bar is a cheap pit stop, which also offers a superb view. (Workers Schody 5)

New Town

into a blot: Perhaps the most famous pub, this sprawling restaurant and brewery is all the beer hall is supposed to be: crowded, loud, and higher prices. However, one literally can not say no to constant onslaught of the coming cup filled with caramel-dark into a blot Lager. (Kremencova 11, 420-224-934-805)

Pivovarsky Dum and Pivovarsky Club: While Pivovarsky Dum is a city of the original brewpub brews Prague and most original flavors, Pivovarsky Club, boutique beer, has more than 200 beers for you to choose from. (Pivovarsky Dum: Lipova 15, 420-296-216-666; Pivovarsky
Club: Golden Wheel 17, 420-222-315-777 ).

Big Breweries

Staropramen: Located in a working class part of town, to the threshold is only brewery. It brews a great pilsner and a dark delicious varieties. Tours are available but must be agreed in advance. (Corrosive 84, 420-257-191-402)

Gulas

It's honest, it is fleshy and has more carbs than you can count, but the Czech Gulas will be a staple of any visitor to the diet. Unlike most people stew are accustomed to eat, stew is not pasta. In fact, there is no noodles and tomato sauce is present on a plate. Instead, the Czech species consisting of juicy strips of beef smothered with gooey sauce and served over bacon and beer-based dumplings.

goulash is served in most traditional Czech restaurant, including many beer halls. In Medvidk, restaurant and brewery, serving one of the best urban stew and plates at a surprisingly affordable price. (For Perstyne 7, 420-224-211-916 ).

Other Prague include such staples of fried, gravy and bread prices as Smazeny cheese (cheese deep-fried), Utopence (pickled sausages), Sir Pivní (beer cheese), and Veprokendlozelo (pork, sauerkraut and dumplings) .

Charles Bridge

During the day, crossing the river Vltava Gothic statue lined Charles Bridge is akin to pinball, bouncing his way through the obstacles of tourists. That being said, perfect for enjoying suspended cobblestone alleyway of six hundred years old bridge during the morning or evening. In such cases, you can take in the architecture of the bridge two towers bookend, detail, imagery and beauty of its setting in near solitude.

Starting from the Old Town Bridge, one begins by passing through the shadow of the Old Town Bridge Tower, the royal-crown-capped behemoth of stone sculpture. Visitors can climb to the top of one of the most prized views of Prague.

While walking across the bridge, one looks at the eyes of more than thirty statues, all depicting the saints and other religious figures or events. One of the most famous Calvary statue, depicting the crucifixion of Christ holding the words "Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord of hosts, " written in Hebrew. statue of St. John Nepomuk is recognized by the shiny brass color protruding from the surrounding darkness. Legend has it that rubbing the depiction of the saint diving into the river will bring happiness.

Among the images are a collection of private suppliers of art, craft and music player. All of the magic flute to personal portraits and photos of Prague can be purchased. Some of the most significant performers have been Dixie-land band known set improv shows with the most time. The second most-seen is Antonin, a local artist who specializes in painting portraits taking the persona of Satan.

Museum of Communism

Do not let this museum is a place near Casino and above McDonald's or late-night hours daunting. This is another trick museum along the lines of the Museum of torture instruments or the Sex Machine Museum. Museum of Communism is a great portrait of "the dream, reality and nightmare" of the Czech Republic the communist experience.

museum curators to put together a well researched and comprehensive collection of artifacts that chronicle the rise and fall of communism. Beginning with the end of World War II, the museum introduced an up to date, which includes Sputnik, Stalin, the Warsaw Pact, the Velvet Revolution and the final crumbling of the system.

Not only does the museum contains in-depth historical information, it also has a wide collection of memorabilia and other historical artifacts. From bearded busts of Marx and silver cosmonaut space suits, school books, propaganda posters, a hammer and cycle, authentic to the interrogation room and graffiti-washed plates of the Berlin Wall, the museum does an excellent job at capturing the philosophy, ideals, culture, life and failures of this fascinating period of the Czech history.

Museum of Communism is located on the Prikope 10, on the first floor. It is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.. For more information, call 420 224 212 966th

Prague on the left bank of the

known as the Little Quarter, arts-oriented and coffee filled Mala Strana is a quiet stretch of green running along the Vltava River, just under the Charles Bridge. In the solitude of the neighborhood can enjoy the hippie-editor of the John Lennon Wall, Kampa Park and galleries, and lush hill that is Petrin park.

Located within walking distance of Prague's major attractions, while at the same time retaining its "off-the-beaten path" charms, Mala Strana is an ideal place to call home while in Prague. creme-de-le-creme hotel is adjacent to the Mandarin Oriental. Mandarin Oriental Hotel Prague stands out from other hotel chains that stands out in a stirring in their history surrounding the creation of modern, luxury hotel withinstructure of of the old baroque and Renaissance Dominican monastery .

The hotel's rooms are two main designs: the Baroque, with beautiful arches and exposed wooden beams, and the Renaissance, with its long, geometrically hall strewn with hints of frescoes faded with time. Each room is characterized by a single touch of the original abbey unearthed artifacts and accessories.

The hotel has one main restaurant, coffee bars and a few. Essensia, which serves Asian and international fare, is located within a few adjoining rooms extending along the arched hallway Renaissance marked with an Asian inspired mural. Afternoon tea is offered in a cozy, vaulted ceilings and baroque monastery-styled lounge, a drinks can be divided into ultra-cool, but very sophisticated atmosphere Barego, glass and mirror bar. wine cellar, located below the musty interior of the abbey stone floors, is available for private dinners and wine tastings.

a real treat here is the spa, located on the opposite side of the inner courtyard. Reception includes a break from the abbey chapel and contains a glass floor revealing the structure of the original foundation. Spa uses a holistic approach to Asian twist. There are seven treatment rooms, two couples in particular, as a hotel and spa ideal romantic retreat from the urban non-stop action in Prague.

Mandarin Oriental is located on Nebovidska 459 / 1 For more information, call 233-088-888 420.