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Prague Photo: Naughtynut/Shutterstock.Com ”Mother Prague Has Clutches,” Franz Kafka Wrote Nearly One Hundred Years Ago Prague Photo: NaughtyNut/Shutterstock.com ”Mother Prague has clutches,” Franz Kafka wrote nearly one hundred years ago. Prague’s convoluted streets may keep you in those clutches loving every second of it. Anyone who has wandered around the city's cobbled streets and Gothic alleyways and seen the moon hover behind the towers and pinnacles of Europe’s most beautiful capital will definitely come back. Grisha Bruev/Shutterstock.com Top 5 Staronová Synagoga (Old-Ne... Staronová Synagoga is one of the oldest synagogues in Europe. This is where ... Karlův most (Charles Bridge) This iconic bridge was built in 1357 under the guidance of Charles IV, and u... Veletržní palác (National ... f9photos/Shutterstock.com This handsome, functional building from the 1920's is where trade fairs used... Prague Castle and St. Vitu... The whole of Prague Castle, the area which lies on a hill overlooking the ci... Czech Beer Tasting Many people imagine the Czech Republic to be a prominent beer producer - and... Yasonya/Shutterstock.com Updated 04 July 2019 Destination: Prague Publishing date: 2019-07-04 THE CITY DO & SEE GoneWithTheWind/Shutterstock.com DavidTB/Shutterstock.com After the ’Velvet Revolution’ in 1989, Prague The Czech capital is small and compact, with became an international metropolis with all the hospody (beer-houses) oering the world’s best usual trappings, but it has also managed to beers stationed on every street corner. The most successfully retain its unspoiled local character. important areas are the central districts of the The Czech capital is small and compact, with city: Staré Město (Old Town), Josefov, Nové hospody (beer-houses) that oer the world’s best Město (New Town), and Malá Strana (Lesser beers stationed on every street corner. The most Town). These are best explored on foot. important areas are the central districts of the city: Staré Město (Old Town), Josefov, Nové Old Wastewater Treatment Plant Město (New Town), and Malá Strana (Lesser National cultural Town). These are best explored on foot. In recent monument of the Czech years, the district of Vinohrady (Vineyards) has Republic Anchor point of established itself as the district favoured by the European Route of Pražani (the Prague inhabitants), and the Industrial Heritage restaurants and cafes lie closely packed. UNESCO candidate of the Czech Republic When you visit Prague, it is worth remembering that not only does the city boast an impressive The compound of the former mechanical history, which stretches back many hundreds of wastewater treatment plant was in operation years, but it has also fostered prominent between 1906 -1967. Today, it illustrates the architects, artists, and designers of the 20th history of architecture, technology, and water century. Prague was once the centre of Central management – specically the treatment of European modernism, a fact which today, after a wastewater in connection to the drainage of an long period of dictatorship, has almost faded into urban area. oblivion. During recent years, modernist Czech architecture and interior design have The plant was built as a part of the Prague experienced a recovery, and there is nearly modern sewer system at the turn of the 19th always a good exhibition to see. century into the 20th. Wastewater was collected by a gravitational sewage system from all over Prague and treated before its outow into the Destination: Prague Publishing date: 2019-07-04 Vltava river. The sewage system improved the Karlův most (Charles Bridge) development of the city of Prague and its This iconic bridge was industry, and saved the population from built in 1357 under the water-borne diseases, as treatment ensured an guidance of Charles IV, ecological approach to nature. Prague became and up to the 19th one of the technically best-equipped European century it remained the cities in the early 20th century. only bridge connecting both sides of Prague. Take a stroll over the The manager of the site (Tovarna z.ú. company) bridge and learn the names of the 30 saints organises exhibitions, concerts, and themed whose statues stand sentinel there. programs involving operating steam engines. Photo: TTstudio/Shutterstock.com The importance of the original purpose, the Address: Karlův Most, Prague extraordinary authenticity of the preserved original machinery, underground spaces, steam Veletržní palác (National Gallery Prague) engines still in operation, precise work and This handsome, craftsmanship of masons of this compound make functional building from the site a prime water industrial heritage site. the 1920's is where trade fairs used to be held until Photo: Old Wastewater Treatment Plant Address: Papírenská 199/6, 160 00 Praha 6-Bubeneč 1951. Later, it served as Phone: +420 33 00 24 headquarters for foreign Internet: www.staracistirna.cz trade companies. Today, it houses the National Email: [email protected] Gallery collections of modern, international and Czech art. Staronová Synagoga (Old-New Synagogue) Staronová Synagoga is Photo: Veletržní palác / Flickr (image cropped) one of the oldest Address: Dukelských hrdinů 47, Prague synagogues in Europe. Phone: +420 224 301 122 Internet: www.ngprague.cz/en/ This is where Rabbi Löw, Email: [email protected] who created Golem — the clay gure which was to Prague Castle and St. Vitus’ Cathedral protect Prague’s Jewish population from The whole of Prague persecution — preached. It has been an Castle, the area which important centre for Czech Jews for centuries. lies on a hill overlooking the city, is a must for any Photo: sansa55/Shutterstock.com Address: Červená, Prague visitor. The castle’s Phone: +420 224 800 812 history goes back to the Internet: www.synagogue.cz 11th century, and it is believed to be Europe’s largest castle. The Gothic St.Vitus’ Cathedral, which took more than 600 years to build, is most signicant and impressive. Destination: Prague Publishing date: 2019-07-04 Photo: Kajano/Shutterstock.com Catch local acts Address: Pražský hrad, Praha - Hradčany, Prague Experiencing local Internet: www.hrad.cz/en musicians play live in the city you are visiting is a Czech Beer Tasting great way of getting a Many people imagine the sense of the country's Czech Republic to be a cultural tradition. In prominent beer producer Prague there are many places where you can - and rightly so. If there is catch local acts, for example at Akropolis. one place where you should take the Photo: Joe Gough/Shutterstock.com opportunity to sample some of the best beers in Address: Kubelíkova 1548/27, Prague the world, it's here. There is a wide selection of Phone: +420 296 330 913 Internet: www.palacakropolis.com pubs where you can begin your tasting, and even Email: [email protected] a museum dedicated to the beverage. You can take a tour of the museum, taste some Bungee Jumping Czech beers and even bottle your own beer. The If going to Prague is not Czech Beer Museum is situated on the following thrilling enough then you address: should try out bungee jumping from Zvikov Photo: Kjetil Kolbjornsrud/Shutterstock.com Address: 241/7 Husova, Prague bridge. K.I bungee jump Opening hours: Open daily from 11h - 20h has been around since Phone: +420 778 072 337 1993 and is a good option if you dare to try it Internet: www.beermuseum.cz out. Email: [email protected] Photo: melis/Shutterstock.com Astronomical Clock Address: Zvikov bridge, Prague This clock has been Phone: +420 777 2501 26 ticking since 1490 on the Internet: www.bungee.cz/en wall of the Old Town City Email: [email protected] Hall in the Old Town Divadlo Minor Square. Every hour Divadlo Minor invites you between 8 am and 8 pm, to a puppet show. These visitors can see the Apostles (small wooden types of shows are big in gures) appear from the clock. At closer glance, Prague, and have a long one can see mystical zodiac signs on the clock´s history in Czech Republic. face. Do not mistake it for a Photo: S-F/Shutterstock.com show only for children as they also are aimed at Address: Old Town Square, Prague adults. Photo: Thomas M Perkins/Shutterstock.com Address: Vodičkova 6, Prague Destination: Prague Publishing date: 2019-07-04 Phone: +420 222 231 351 KGB Museum Internet: www.minor.cz/en/ The KGB Museum houses Email: [email protected] many interesting historical artefacts. You Casino can, for example, see There are many places to Lenin´s death mask, go to for a drink in equipment used in Prague, and the casinos laboratories by the KGB and Trotsky's murder are always a good choice. weapon. You even have the possibility of trying Palais Savarin is highly on authentic military head gear. recommended even if you do not gamble since the interior is simply Photo: Raphaël Vinot/Flickr (image cropped) amazing. If you are a fan of James Bond, then Address: Mala Strana Vlasska 13, Prague head to Banco Casino, as it is one of the casinos Phone: +420 272 048 047 Internet: kgbmuseum.com/en/ which appear in the movie Casino Royale. Email: [email protected] Palais Savarin: Mind Maze If you are tired of plain Photo: Neale Cousland/Shutterstock.com Address: Na příkopě 10, Prague sightseeing, then this is Phone: +420 251 177 888 an interesting activity Internet: rebuystars.com/en/ that can add a new Email: [email protected] dimension to your time in Prague. Challenge Prague Zoo yourself, your friends and family to maths and At the Prague Zoo you puzzle games and see who emerges victorious in will see a diverse variety the tough competition. of animals in well-maintained grounds. Photo: Ratchat/Shutterstock.com It is worth enjoying a day Address: Tyršova 9, Prague walking around and Opening hours: Daily 10.30-22.00 Phone: +420 773 044 318 learning more about dierent animal species Internet: www.mindmaze.cz/en who are looked after here.
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