It has been only about twenty years since the Velvet Revolution, but Prague has already been successful to make itself as one of the major tourist destination in Europe. This city is rich, smart and cultured. If you are new with the European culture and visit the city from a country out of Europe, you will get to know the classic European heritage and what it means to be a European city. On the other hand, if you are a European, you would be wondered at how this nation changed their life so fast and become a modern country while keeping their legacy intact.
Prague is a modern city with dazzling architectural creating. Because of its rich history, the city will remind you of different times. Both medieval lanes and modern designed roads are gone throughout the city. Buildings, designed with Goth and Renaissance style as very common as well as neoclassical and contemporary format. There are hundreds of museums, art galleries, bars, restaurants and music clubs in Prague and in these places; you will never have any problem spending time.
Best sights
In Prague, you have numerous places to go. If you want to discover the architectural beauty of the city, I have few suggestions for you. The must see sights are the Astronomical Clock in the Old Town Sq. which was built in 1490 and still making us speculate. The Cernin Palace was the SS headquarters during the Second World War. A walk over the Charles Bridge is a thing that every visitor does in Prague.
There are several churches in Prague and all of them worth visiting just for their unique design and historical value. You can visit the Church of Our Lady Before Tyn, Church of Our Lady of the Snow, Church of St Nicholas and Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and Charlemagne.
You also need to consider the Franz Kafka Monument, Gothic Cellar, Jan Palach Memorial, Jon Lennon Wall, Mala Strana Bridge Tower, Old Royal Palace, Old Town Hall, Palace Gardens Beneath Prague Castle, Powder Gate, St. George's Basilica, St. Vitus Cathedral and the Wenceslas Statue. These will make your Prague tour more memorable.
Entertainment
Prague is one of the best places in the world for entertainment. No matter whether you are looking for European films or stage performance, this city will serve you with the best. The musical bars in Prague have reputation for highest social standard in all over Europe.
Bars and restaurants
The city is full with bars. You can easily find them everywhere and following the tradition, the bars are not the place for drinking only. Many of them offer different performing arts and entertainment. Plus, you get to test world's best wines in these places.
The same thing goes for the restraints. Prague has a very rich food culture and you should experiment with the foods while you are in the city. This will be a very exciting experience for you.
Shopping
Europe is the birth place of most of the major brands in every category and you will find all of them in Prague. Like most other European cities, this is also a place for fashion and fashion accessories. Beside the gorgeous European brands, you will find goods from all over the world in this city.
Conclusion
A tour in Prague will be a different milestone in your life. Whether you are looking for a break from your busy life or need an exciting outing, Prague can be your ultimate destination.
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