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Prague was largely undamaged by WWII, and the cityscape of architecture - from Gothic to Art Nouveau - is simply stunning. Prague's compact medieval center remains an evocative maze of cobbled lanes, ancient courtyards, dark passages and churches beyond number, all watched over by an 1,100-year-old castle. Above all, the city is to be explored at your leisure, whether venturing along the medieval lanes and hidden passages of the Old Town, strolling through the many wooded parks or taking a leisurely cruise along the Vltava River.
Home to emperors and kings, artists and astronomers, this beautiful and fascinating city has worked its subtle magic on generations of visitors. Kidnapped by communism for 40 years, Prague has since become one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations. Its traditional pubs and eateries have been augmented by a wave of gourmet restaurants, cocktail bars and trendy cafes.
Best of Prague: Top 3 Must-Do Experiences
Best of Prague: Suggested Itineraries
Day One: Prague Sightseeing Tours
Get things started in this magical city with an introductory sightseeing tour of the Czech capital. The 3.5-hour tour combines coach travel and easy walking for a well-rounded exploration of Prague's famous sights. Or focus on much-loved Prague Castle and take a walking tour around the castle, dropping into the Royal Palace, St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George's Basilica and Golden Lane. Prague's Vltava River is another highlight - take the afternoon tea cruise for coffee and cake, or make an evening of it with a Prague night tour and dinner cruise. It's the perfect way to see Prague at night, and a relaxing way to end a busy day of sightseeing.
Day Two: Prague Cultural Tours
History, cuisine and culture come together on Prague's cultural tours. Combine famous Bohemian glassware and legendary pilsner on a Glass and Brewery Tour of the Nizbor Bohemia glass factory and Pilsner Urquell Brewery. It's the perfect match! Or stay in Prague and follow in the master's footsteps on a Mozart walking tour. Prague held a special place in Mozart's heart, and the tour shows you where he lived and performed in the city. Prague's was the only Central European Jewish town-quarter to survive the holocaust of WWII. On a Jewish quarter walking tour you'll hear stories from the past and present about this tragic era in the city's history, to help prepare you for a visit to Terezin concentration camp.
Day Three: Day Trips from Prague
You're in the right place if you love castles! Start with the State Castle of Cesky Krumlov, one of the most important historic sites in Central Europe. In fact, the whole town of Cesky Krumlov is on the Unesco heritage list, comprising 300 historic houses, the castle and chateau. Karlstein Castle is another Bohemian beauty, built in the 14th century by Charles IV, and Konopiste Chateau is a romantic French-style castle dating back to the 13th century. This part of the world is also renowned for its elegant spa towns, and you'll see the most famous on a day trip to Karlovy Vary and Marianske Lazne.
Best of Prague: Top Hotels
This lovely historic mansion just a few minutes' walk from Old Town Square has nine individually designed (and individually priced) apartments, ranging from smallish doubles to large two-level suites. All have kitchens, and some have working fireplaces and great views. Meals can be delivered to your room for an extra charge.
This huge glassy edifice offers four-star designer chic in a gentrified part of Prague. The hotel's spacious, elegantly furnished rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows and mod cons including DVD and CD players, minibars and modems. Rooms are spread out over five floors, and are all furnished in a smart contemporary style. Superior "club rooms" come with some pleasurable perks such as bathrobes and slippers, newspapers and free room-service breakfast.
Built in 1884 in Art Nouveau style, the Savoy is an indulgent slice of luxury in a very peaceful part of town, a stone's throw from Strahov Monastery. Spacious rooms have big marble bathrooms, plus there's a library, sky-lit restaurant and roof terrace. Have a drink in the Lobby Bar and mingle with Prague's cultural movers and shakers.
Best of Prague: Top Restaurants
Book a table on the terrace of this formal establishment and enjoy fabulous views of the river and castle, while tucking into gourmet cuisine. Revamped in 2006, Bellevue offers a satisfying Eurasian range of dishes from roasted veal loin in black truffle sauce to infused black cod on wasabi mash.
Performers and patrons of the National Theatre used to gather to chat over coffee at this famous literary cafe. It's a classy place with great views over the river, so sit back with a seksint (the house cocktail of Bohemian champagne and absinthe) and enjoy the atmosphere.
The style is French at La Lavande, serving top-quality gourmet cuisine in a chintzy French farmhouse interior that's perfect for a special occasion. Choose between garden and indoor seating to sample such delights as foie gras served with fig sauce or lamb stuffed with prosciutto, spinach, potatoes and parmesan.
Karlovy Vary (known as Karlsbad in German) is the Czech Republic's most famous spa town. Enjoy the sights, sip the waters, finish up with a traditional Becherovka liqueur.
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- English-language news from The Prague Post
