Czechoslovakia Art

19 Nov, 2004 in art pottery by admin

Czechoslovakia Art

Prague Holidays

The Golden City Prague is the precious “Pearl of Europe”. The beautiful city of Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic. The former capital of Czechoslovakia, Prague is the largest city of the Czech Republic situated in the western part of the country, on both banks of the Vltava River in central Bohemia.

Prague is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The majestic city of Prague has earned a number of beautiful nicknames such as the” city of a hundred spires,” “the Left Bank of the Nineties,” the “mother of cities,” and “the heart of Europe.”

Prague seldom visited by tourists until the 1989 is now one of the most popular visited destinations in Europe. Millions of people from all around the world visit the city every year - almost three and a half million in 2004 to 2008, according to official figures just released by Czech Tourism. Prague was the sixth most visited city in Europe last year, with the greatest number of tourists coming from the United Kingdom for Prague Holidays.

Walking in Prague you will be impressed by a unique complex of old buildings dominated by the world-famous Old Town Hall with its Astronomical Clock and apostles, the monument to the preacher Jan Hus, the church of St. Nicholas, the Týn Church, and a number of palaces. You are in the very "historic heart" of the town.

Attractions in Prague

Prague is a feast for sightseeing tourist. Prague has some of the most extensive collections of art and culture in the world. The city offers some fascinating attractions to life. Some of the places that are top on the "Do Not Miss" list of Prague are:-

* Astronomical Clock & Old Town Hall Tower - Address: Old Town Square, Old Town, Prague 1

* Bertramka Mozart Museum - Address: Mozartova 169, Smichov, Prague 5

* Charles Bridge - Address: Old Town, Prague 1

* Church of Our Lady Before Tyn - Address: Old Town Square, Old Town, Prague 1

* Dancing House - Address: Rasinovo nabrezi 80, New Town, Prague 2

* Estates Theatre - Address: Ovocny trh 1, Old Town, Prague 1

Prague Hotels

Prague has a wide range of hotels offering luxury and budgeted stay. The famous hotels are Corinthia Panorama, Corinthia Towers and Hotel Hilton Prague. Not to mention Prague has some of the most inspiring architecture around, one such is the St Martin Rotunda with its beautiful rounded design and historical significance. What about the grand Prague Castle and the glorious St Vitus's Cathedral with its many spires and stained glass windows. Both of these will inspire even the most hardened of hearts and give you a memory you will never forget.

Prague is whimsical, too. Tourists enjoy listening to the street buskers that perform regularly on the city's St. Charles Bridge. Take a stroll here, and stop a bit at the stalls where Prague residents sell art, handmade gifts and other souvenirs, and you're likely to hear banjos, trumpets, clarinets, guitars and accordions filling the air with music.

About the Author

Asif Khan is an online marketing expert for CityVacations, with a particular interest in travel and hotel reviews. Log on to http://www.myprague.co.uk , you'll find everything that you need for a nice Prague Holidays

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