Prague
Prague is the capital and the largest city of the Czech Republic. It is one of the largest cities of Central Europe and has served as the capital of the historic region of Bohemia for centuries.
Since the fall of the Iron Curtain, Prague has become one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. It is the sixth-most-visited European city. It contains one of the world's most pristine and varied collections of architecture.
We recommend you stay in Prague for at list 4 nights.
Prague is divided by the Vltava River into two parts: The Old Town in the east side of the river and the Lesser Town on the west side.
Main sights recommended in the Old Town are:
- The beautiful historic Old Town Square of Prague.
- The Astronomical Clock on Old Town City Hall.
- The Gothic Tyn Church.
- The Gothic Old New Synagogue (Staronová Synagoga) of 1270 and the Old Jewish Cemetery.
- The Gothic Powder Tower of the old city gates and the nearby Municipal House.
- The beautiful Baroque St. Nicholas Church .
- Take a stroll across Charles Bridge (Karlov most) to the Lesser Town.
Main sights recommended in the Lesser Town are:
- Prague Castle with the St. Vitus Cathedral which store the Czech Crown Jewels.
- The Baroque St. Nicholas Church .
In the New Town area it is recommended to visit the historic and busy Wenceslas Square.
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