Best of "Golden Prague" (Photos)

At the crossroads of countries and cultures, there are some of Europe's most captivating capitals. One of them is Prague, the enchanting capital of Czech Republic. The legendary Czech capital is one of Europe’s best preserved old towns. Prague is blessed with gorgeous architecture, astonishing bridges, historical sites, significant monument and old castles. The town certainly has a lively character. It is a famous place packed with grand buildings, symphony orchestras, galleries, museums and restaurants. The historic center of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.

The “Golden city” is all about history, beauty and sophistication. The town has a vibrant gourmet past. The celebrated Czech beer makes visitors feel very well; Pilsner has a really good reputation among tourists.

There is much to see and explore here. The old town is home to many romantic side alleys, impressive squares and beautiful Baroque places. Prague’s must-see highlights are: Prague Castle, Nerudova Street, Lesser Quarter Square, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Powder Gate, Lennon Wall, Prague Zoo, National Theatre (Národní Divadlo), and Havel’s Market, Kafka Museum, just to name a few.

You haven’t experienced Prague until you’ve done these:

Crossing the astonishing Charles Bridge filled with painters, musicians and tourists

Exploring the town’s fascinating architecture

Visiting the world’s largest castle, the Prague Castle

Visiting Prague’s most popular attraction, the Old Town Square

Walking through Prague and enjoying the international atmosphere of the Check capital

Enjoying a great summer festival

Tasting Pilsner, the well-known Czech beer

Exploring the lively nightlife of Prague

When to go? The busy season runs from late spring to early fall.

Where to stay? Prague has many nice hotels. Book your stay here.

Where to eat? Feel free to check out this list.

Prague offers many nice experiences to its visitors in any season. No matter what time of year you visit Prague, you are likely to encounter festivals. Prague the legendary Czech capital, or Praha as it is known by Czech speakers, is a safe and wonderful travel destination.

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Reka Peti-Peterdi is a Los Angeles based freelance photographer from Europe. She was born and educated in Hungary, in a country full of history and art. She studied communication and French in order to become a teacher. She embraced different professions before getting into photography (teacher,...

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