Prague Old Town
Prague's Old Town, or Stare Mestro is a wonderful place which to lose yourself, and let your imagination wander back 1000 years or so to when the city was being built. The buildings in this area of town have changed little since their construction, allowing the narrow roads, alleyways and squares to be seen exactly how they were centuries ago.

The most recognizable of the Old Town's landmarks is Charles Bridge. This structure's ancient stone arches span the River Vltava, and throngs of artists, buskers and tourists are constantly making their way across. While the amount of people crammed onto the bridge can be a bit daunting, the views from the river are worth the effort.

The Old Town Square lies in the center of Stare Mestro, and is surrounded by eight towers. One of these, the Powder Tower, is open for visitors to climb. The view of the city from the top is astounding, so be sure to bring your camera. Also in the square is the brilliant Astronomical Clock, one of the oldest working clocks in the world still using its original fixtures. This heavily ornamented timepiece throws open its decorative doors every hour, releasing a skeleton, apostles and sinner figurines. The Old Town Hall is one of the only buildings that was damaged during World War II: the front has a huge hole blown into it.