Prague is truly a dream city thatis rightly considered one of the most beautiful places on earth, shrouded in various legends and tales. Whenever you go on holiday - in winter, spring, autumn or summer - you will always be amazed by the beauty, grandeur and architecture of Prague, which leaves no one indifferent. This is a place of romance, so many lovers, couples and newlyweds flock here to spend a few days together, enjoying the marvelous beauty of this city. You can walk through the amazingly picturesque park located on Petrin Hill, or visit the Church of the Virgin Mary, where it is customary to light candles and make wishes, which, according to legend, will definitely come true. In one of the largest cities in the Czech Republic, there is the world-famous Astronomical Clock and a castle founded back in 1136. Here you can see with your own eyes how the royals lived at that time, visit the throne room and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of grandeur and wealth. If you have already come to Prague, then be sure to take a walk along the Golden Lane, about which there are terrible mystical legends and tales. The service here is truly European level: cozy hotels and inns of different classes, caring staff, unusually luxurious restaurants and cafes with incredibly delicious cuisine will be remembered for many years. You can talk about the main attractions of Prague for hours, but it is better to see everything with your own eyes, because it is simply impossible to convey in words the atmosphere, smells and sounds of this city. If you do not know where to go in winter, then do not think for long - by visiting this romantic place, you will provide yourself with the best vacation. Book tickets in advance, book a hotel and make a cultural program, and for this, let's go on an imaginary excursion to the sights of Prague.
Glass Workshops in the Old City
The Czech Republic is famous for its monuments, many of whichwhich are located in Prague. If you are going there on holiday, be sure to buy a guidebook, thanks to which you will be able to put together an extensive cultural program, going on a fascinating journey through the cobblestoned alleys and courtyards of the city. The tall windows of incredible beauty, installed in the Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral, shimmer with colorful mosaics in the sun, inspiring modern tourists. Today, visitors to Prague Castle have the opportunity not only to observe this magnificent shimmer, but also to visit the workshops in which the most experienced glassmakers of the 14th-15th centuries made several original and unusual windows for the cathedral. They were recently restored, so that now tourists can admire them in the "art glass production" workshop, located in the Old Town. Copies of original works of medieval masters are also sold here, which, of course, are quite expensive, but many collectors do not deny themselves the pleasure of buying a couple of such souvenirs.
Prague City Museum
One of the main attractions of Pragueis its museum. Built in the neo-Renaissance style, it reveals to visitors the entire history of this beautiful and unusual city. Here is a huge collection of paintings and sculptures, examples of ancient locks, household items of that time: keys with which the inhabitants of Prague opened their houses, ancient seals and a collection of coins of the 16th-17th centuries. Walking through the halls of the museum, you will get acquainted with objects of culture and religion of Prague residents, see armor, weapons and helmets that belonged to warriors. Here is one of the most famous models of Prague, occupying more than 20 square meters. This work was made by the hands of an ordinary worker of the university library, who depicted the city 150 years ago. It took the author a lot of time and talent to accurately recreate all the houses with their unique facades and numbers, trees, roofs, lanterns, gardens. If you press a special button, then the backlight will light up in one or another area of Prague. The model is worked out to the smallest detail and so accurately depicts the city of that time that it was even used in the restoration of some buildings. You can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of past centuries and walk along imaginary streets, see the carriages and architecture of ancient Prague by watching a short film in 3D quality, which will be shown to tourists by museum workers.
The Old-New Synagogue
The Czech Republic is famous for its cathedrals and churches,Therefore, we recommend visiting the Old-New Synagogue, located in the Jewish Quarter of Prague. Built in 1270, it is the oldest surviving synagogue in Europe and one of the first buildings built in the early Gothic style. It received such an unusual name due to the fact that in ancient times another shrine was located in its place. Therefore, the synagogue was called New. However, over time, the quarter expanded, other prayer houses appeared, and later it began to be called Old-New. There is a legend that the building was moved to this site by angels from the Promised Land, according to another version, it was built from the stones of one of the temples demolished in Jerusalem. Today, the synagogue is a two-nave structure with twelve windows symbolizing the tribes of Israel, crowned on both sides (west and east) with late Gothic gables. Over the many centuries of its existence, the street level has risen significantly, causing the building to "sink" into the ground, making it very dark inside. The medieval interiors of the synagogue, with ancient vaults, incredibly beautiful and graceful stone benches and candelabra, amaze with their uniqueness and harmony. Tourists' eyes are drawn to the five-ribbed vault supported by two octagonal columns, as well as the cantor's pulpit, which combines Gothic and early Renaissance features and is covered with a wrought iron patterned lattice. You will certainly be interested in seeing with your own eyes the sacred Torah scrolls that are kept in the synagogue. Throughout its existence, it has survived Jewish pogroms and fires, closing only once for four years during the German occupation. To this day, this synagogue is a religious center visited not only by tourists, but also by Prague Jews. A person entering the walls of the Old-New Synagogue experiences awe before its beauty, elegance and magnificence. Going on vacation to Prague in winter, summer or any other time, be sure to visit this place, which, believe me, deserves your attention.
Dancing Building
The Czech Republic is a country with a variety of architecturestyles, where a creation of modern masters can be located next to an ancient building. Thus, one of the attractions of Prague, captivating with its originality, is the "Dancing House", dedicated to Hollywood dance masters - Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. One of the parts of the building, which slightly widens upwards, symbolizes a broad-shouldered man, and the second - a girl with a thin waist and a skirt fluttering in the wind. If you look at them from afar, you will see two bodies moving to the beat of music heard only by them - this is the moment captured in their creation by the architects. In the winter of 1945, when the Czech Republic was subjected to an American air raid, the house that previously stood on the site of the Dancing Building in Prague was destroyed. For about half a century, this land was empty, until the president of the country - Vaclav Havel - decided to build on the vacant site. Initially, it was planned to be built according to the design of the "personal" favorite of the first leader of the Czech Republic, the architect Vlad Milunovic. However, the insurance company that bought the land in 1991 put forward its own conditions, according to which a Western architect named Frank Gehry was to participate in the work. As a result, both masters, having combined their talent and efforts, came up with such an unusual and original building, the construction of which lasted almost four years and was completed in 1996. Today, the "Dancing House" houses several well-known international companies, and on the top floor there is a popular restaurant called "Pearl of Prague". Here you can not only taste exquisite French dishes prepared by famous chefs, but also enjoy the incredibly beautiful view that opens from its windows. All the sights of Prague - from the oldest to the most modern - deserve to be seen, and the "Dancing House", of course, is no exception. After enjoying the original building, you can go to the Church of St. Cyril and Methodius, located nearby. There is a museum here that is definitely worth visiting. The sights of Prague that we have told you about are far from all that a tourist who has come to this city can and should see. When going on a trip, we also recommend visiting the following places:
- Petrshinskaya Tower, which is considered a somewhat smaller copy of the Eiffel;
- visit the Charles Bridge;
- Do not deprive the attention of the Old Town Square known to the whole world with its chimes;
- Strahov Monastery;
- Prague's Loreto;
- Old Jewish cemetery;
- if you come with children, be sure to take them to the Prague Zoo, which is among the top ten in the world.
As you know, Prague is famous for its beer halls,restaurants and cafes where friendly waiters serve the most delicious dishes. Letná or, for example, Petřín Gardens offer incredibly beautiful views: here you can take a walk after a hearty dinner, enjoying the green lawns, smiling Czechs and the fascinating architecture of this historical place. Therefore, if you still have not decided where to spend your future vacation, give yourself unforgettable moments of happiness in an ancient romantic city - believe me, you will not be disappointed! We recommend reading:
