Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Prague - An Architectural Marvel





Prague is undoubtedly Czech's Republic top attraction. The city is a stunner with its thousands spires, historic squares and gigantic castle complexes.

Walk down the Charles Bridge (Karlov Most) which is a life betweel Old Prague & New Prague and get hold of delicious food and local vendors. Decorated with statues, this place is sure not to be missed. The Prague Castle on the Castle Hill which offers magnificient artwork from various centuries and takes you back to the medievel time of Czech Kings and their culture. You can have a glance at their traditions and values. St. Vitus Cathedral in the same complex offers you a magnificient musical concerts round the year.


The Astronomical Clock and Old Town Square is one of the most popular sites of Prague. You just have to wait every hour when the clocks stuck and the famous figures emerge from the clock. Old Town Square in Old Prague is one site you will love yourself to have witnessed. The local culture, food, shopping, traditions, music, festivals are all the part of this street. The Municipal Town in the same street with its Art Nouveau Charm offers a artitectural marvellence. It has the most tremendously beautiful interiors and exteriors you would have viewed with your naked eyes in the entire world. This structure was created by the leading Prague's artists at the turn of 20th century. Then walk down to the Jeweish Quarters in the Old Town Prague. The Old Jeweish Cemetry is a memorable sight which contains the remains of over 3 centuries of Jewish Ghetto inhabitants.



The New Town Prague has its own offerings and not to be missed. The world famous Jerusalem Synagogue is a colorful structure which presents various forms of artwork like stripes, scrollworks, and pillars which is a remarkable example of early 20th century architecture. The famous Dancing Building is a marvel in itself. Also known as Fred & Ginger, the Dancing Building simulates movement while maintaining its functionality. Its innovative design and surprising use of curvature has given it the notoriety. Its famous dine place, Celeste, is a must visit place as it offers the complete view of Prague.

Prague offers various day trips to locations nearby and these trips are sure not to be missed. The world famous amongst these are:

1. Karlstien Castle

This castle takes you to the medievel architecture in the form of its chapels, halls, and the castle prison. The stroll across the castle will induce the royalty being preserved till date. The famous souvenier shop will enable you to get memories from this place. The wax displays of the famous Czech historical figures will present another form of artwork to you.



2. Plezen Brewery Museum

The Pilsner Beer will sure make you visit this place. Visit the town and the museum for the first hand experience of how this Czech beer has made its name over the centuries across the world.



3. Kutna Hora

It is one of the Czech Republic's UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once famous for its silver mines, and the seat of Czech Royalty, this place offers a marvel to architectural forms. This places offers you the Gothic Church Architecture that later influenced the architecture across Europe.


4. Cesky Krumlov

It is one of the most popular destinations in Czech Republic. Its castle and town begs to be explored. Set besides the river, its baroque structure offers various bars and cafes. The places worth a visit here is Cesky Krumlov Castle which is a monstorous structure comprising of 40 buildings. The other places to roam around and pay a visit in this town are Regional Museum, Town Hall, Town Theater, Other Castles & Fortresses, Monasteries & Churches and Museums. 


5. Karlovy Vary

It is a Bohemian Spa Town  which presents the most glorious picturesque layout. It is a picture perfect town for photography and not to be missed.


Therefore a not to be missed attraction in Europe is Prague. It will offer you a complete travellers paradise and will reflect upon the beautiful structures, culture and a magnificient Europe. It is surely the most catch up place in Europe and travellers across the world want to have a view of the biggest city of Czech Republic. The food, culture and traditions will make you bring back to Prague time and again.

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