Prague, capital city of the Czech Republic, is bisected by the Vltava River. Nicknamed “the City of a Hundred Spires. The city was also one of the shooting locations of ROCKSTAR, well-known for the heart-throb performance of RANBIR KAPOOR. Here are the top 10 reasons that attracts many tourists to PRAGUE :
Romanesque chapels and cellars, Gothic cathedrals, Baroque palaces and gardens, worldly Art Nouveau buildings, and unique Cubist architecture make it a place with no parallel in the world. You don’t have to be an expert on individual artistic styles. Frank Gehry’s Dancing Building has become an icon of modern architecture in Prague, as have new buildings in the KarlÃn neighbourhood and the new National Technical Library in Dejvice.
Prague holds the charm of satisfying both classical music listeners and as fans of rock, pop and every other genre. While you can get your fill of classical music in the Rudolfinum, the Municipal House, or one of the churches in Prague, no fan of dance music should miss a visit to Prague’s renowned music clubs which include Roxy, Akropolis, Cross Club. A popular tourist destination is the four-storey club Karlovy Lazně, where each floor is dedicated to a different musical genre. Every summer, Prague’s islands and parks come alive with the multi-genre music festival United Islands.
Those in the know say the best beer in Prague (although this point is always argued hotly) is poured at Zlý Äasy in the Nusle district. Its twenty-four taps pour beers from small and medium-sized breweries both from the Czech Republic and abroad. There are many places in Prague where you can get good beer, from classic pubs or in the ever more popular beer bars with more than a dozen beers from small and medium-sized breweries on tap. Also very popular is the Lokál chain of restaurants, where in addition to great Pilsner, you can enjoy traditional Czech cuisine.
Prague’s historic gardens and parks are truly some of Prague’s greatest treasures. There are over two hundred - the oldest of them was founded in the Middle Ages, and more often than not, they offer breathtaking views of the city. The first Prague gardens were monastic gardens; private gardens, adjacent to palaces or expensive town houses, came later during the Renaissance. Each period introduced its own unique style, layout (which generally reflected contemporary philosophy) and understanding of space into garden design. Perhaps the most revolutionary changes in garden design came during the Baroque period, where the monumentality of the architecture was reflected in the external environment in the garden. Visiting the Palace Gardens below Prague Castle, the PetÅ™Ãn Hill gardens or Wallenstein Gardens are practically required of all visitors to Prague.
Prague’s views are breathtaking 365 days a year. Although the Czech capital is nicknamed “the city of a hundred spiresâ€, in fact it is decorated with nearly a thousand towers and spires. You can admire the ancient heart of the city from the observation deck of the tower of Old Town Hall, and discover the charm of the Lesser Town roofs from the tower of St. Vitus Cathedral. Unforgettable views are also possible from the PetÅ™Ãn lookout tower, from Letná Park or from the ramparts of VyÅ¡ehrad. An unusual sight arises for those who climb VÃtkov Hill, dominated by the majestic statue of military leader Jan Žižka. You'll get an unusual view of the illuminated panorama of Prague Castle from here, especially in the early evening.
Prague offers countless activities for quality time with family. Take a steamship from the city centre to the Prague Zoo, Toy Museum, located directly in Prague Castle, which brings together historical toys from around the world as well as a large collection of Barbie dolls. Boys in particular will love the exhibits at the National Technical Museum at Letná. The whole family can enjoy riding a historical tram or visiting the observation deck of the Žižkov TV tower.
Prague has a number of modern shopping malls (Palladium, Nový SmÃchov, Chodov, Arkády Pankrác, and more) or on PařÞská Street, Prague’s most exclusive shopping avenue, home to many of the world’s top luxury brands. Antique shop is a must try for the tourists wanting something unique. Jewellery and precious stones are the specialty of Prague's UhlÃÅ™ Antiques, and paintings and china, you can choose at the antique shop on Karmelitská Street. Galerie Petr Brandl focuses on old master canvases, and it’s worth checking out even if you don’t plan on buying anything. You can buy current and retro Czech design at Modernista in the Vinohrady Pavilion or in the DOX Centre for Contemporary Art's design shop.
