Prague Guide
Prague's cobblestone streets, cathedrals and buildings make this city a charming destination for visitors. During its many invasions throughout history, the Czech people rarely had means to defend themselves and their city. The lack of battles has left it as one of the most well preserved locations in Europe, with minimal renovations and rebuilding on its original structures.
Hotels in Prague tend to be charming and packed with interesting historical facts. Be sure to ask the owner of your Prague hotel about the area you are staying in - chances are that they will have some fascinating information about its history. Because of the city's quickly growing tourism, Prague hotel rooms should be booked well in advance, up to a month if possible.
Probably the most intriguing part of Prague is its extremely old architecture. The boulevards of
Nove Mestro are extremely well preserved, considering they were established in 1348. Be sure to see the
Dancing House while you are in this area, a topsy-turvy building constructed in the 1990's by
Frank Gehry.
If you can handle the throngs of tourists, take a walk over the
Charles Bridge, both for the view as well as the endless street performers and artists. The
Old Town Square is home to eight gorgeous towers, and the square's Town Hall shows the only major damage done to the city during World War Two. For a great view, try climbing to the top of Powder Tower, the only remaining tower left of the old city gates.
Prague Castle is perfect for a day of exploring. This sprawling complex includes many interesting sights. St. Vitus' Cathedral is the most alluring and gorgeous of the castles attractions, and took over 600 years to construct. Sternbersky Palace contains the European art collection of the National Gallery, and the
National Gallery of Bohemian art.
Various performing arts can be seen daily in Pragues many theatres. If you're into the
nightlife, the city has endless pubs and beer halls, and Prague's beer is known to be among the best in the world.
With our Prague hotels pages and guide we hope to make planning your trip to the beautiful city of Prague easy. For a Prague hotel with some history the luxury accommodation on offer at the
Hotel Pariz built in 1904, is an excellent choice. For a hotel in Prague that is centrally located a popular choice is the
Andels Design Hotel. This hotel is ideally close to many attractions and transport. Of the many hotels in Prague available the
Hotel U Veze has to have some of the most serene surroundings. The hotel is near Pruhonice Castle and its beautiful botanical garden. The guest rooms are comfortable and the rates are fantastic. To search for Prague Hotels just use our simple search and booking engine to the right.
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