Prague: 8 Tips for a Fall Visit
Fall is the perfect time to visit Prague when the morning sun gleams through a pale haze of autumn mist. The trees on Petřín Hill are radiant in shimmering shades of deep russets and gold. This is a wonderful time of year to saunter, sight-see and look for that special spot for a bite to eat. As the cultural season begins, check out concerts, opera and dance performances. The bulk of the tourists have returned home and the city no longer feels like an overcrowded theme park.
MY 8 TIPS FOR THE FALL
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September 9th, 2010 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: city guide, Prague, top-feature
Prague: Cobblestones and Mosaic Patterns
Prague’s mosaic pavements glow gold late afternoon. They glisten like shed tears on rainy days. Prague’s pavements and streets are exquisite works of art. Look down and discover the different geometrical figures.
Staroměstské náměstí, Old Town Square is a carpet of cobblestones. The cobbles are quite hard on the feet. That is why it is sensible to wear shoes with thick rubber soles. The square is Prague’s main tourist hub. The church in the background is St Nicolas Church, or Kostel sv....
August 13th, 2010 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 3Filed under: architecture, featuredphoto, Prague, streets
Prague: City of Wenceslas and Tourists
Prague is the city of cobbled streets, Bohemian crystal, souvenirs and tourists. Prague is immensely popular. This compact city is speckled with Gothic, Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture. Watch the astronomical clock parade. Shuffle across Charles Bridge and wind your way up to Hradcany, the castle district. Climb up to Letna Beer Garden for sweeping views of the Vltava River and the city beyond Sample Pilsner Urquell, Krusovice, Gambrinus, Kozel or Staropramen in this traditional pivovar or beer...
June 30th, 2010 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: architecture, Prague, top-feature
Prague at a Glance
Prague sparkles with Gothic, Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture. The Vltava River flows like a satin ribbon through the heart of the city. Prague Castle crowns the hill on the west bank and dozens of spires reach for the sky. Tourists amble through the historic centre, sniffing up culture, hunting for souvenirs or simply people-watching.
Saints and Apostles
A sea of sea of people zigzagged their way across Charles bridge, peppered with statues of saints. Tourists mixed with buskers, hawkers and...
February 19th, 2010 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: Czech Republic, Family Friendly, History & Information, museums, Outdoors & Recreation, Prague, top-feature
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