For only three years the members of the Group of fine artists worked in the cubist style before WW1 started. Although a few iconic buildings that attract both Prague inhabitants and the tourists were built in this ultra-modern style. House of the Black Madonna is one of them. Today there …
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Jindřišská Tower with a unique carillon of thousands of melodies offers a splendid view of Prague
The Ode to Joy was playing in the style of carillon from the timberwork above my head, when I looked at Prague in an unusual way from its midpoint. One of the highest towers in the city – Jindřišská Tower – is unique. On the top floor, at the height …
Read More »The Most Beautiful Panoramic View of Prague is from Old Town Bridge Tower
No city in the world has such a breathtaking panoramic view as Prague. The nicest view of Lesser Town of Prague or Prague castle with Strahov and Petřín is from the viewing tower of Old Town Bridge Tower. But not in full light, when everything is overexposed, but at dusk. …
Read More »The spectacular Municipal House. A Prague pearl of Art Nouveau Style with foundations from the 14th century
Tourist groups and individuals from all around the world marvel at the beautifully decorated halls and at precise architectural details from the beginning of the century. Prague inhabitants often visit the Municipal House for concerts or other various exhibitions. Not many people know that a lot of Czech history has …
Read More »Security checks at Prague Castle are bullying, tour agencies are angry. Tourists do not complain and guides are trying to amuse them while waiting
Travel agencies do not like the increased security measures at Prague Castle. Jan Papež, the Vice Chairman of the Association of Travel Agencies, called them ill-conceived and bullying tourists. Prague Castle rejects the criticism. According to the spokesman Jiří Ovčáček, security has priority over money. The tourists addressed understood checks. …
Read More »Prague Castle
Prague Castle looks almost like a small town itself. It is the largest ancient castle in the world (570m long and on average 128m wide). It is also where the Czech kings, Holy Roman Emperors and presidents of the Czech Republic used to have their offices. It is not surprising …
Read More »Charles Bridge
The 13th century Charles Bridge is usually packed with tourists and Czechs alike, especially during the spring and summer months. Charles Bridge surely ranks as the most important tourist attractions in the city and should be the first item on your list of sights to see. Early morning is the …
Read More »What to See in Prague
You must definitely see in Prague Old Town Square (Staromestske namesti) – Prague’s centre for cafes, street entertainment and leisurely fun. Very beautiful historical buildings surround the square. Part of square is Astronomical Clock, watch Christ and his Twelve Apostles when the clock signal hour. The first figure to emerge …
Read More »Wenceslas Square
The south end of Na příkopě meets Wenceslas Square (Václvské náměstí) – the 750-metre long and 60-metre wide boulevard. It was first laid out over 600 years ago in the Charles IV period when it was used as a horse market. Since then the square has been a regular parade …
Read More »St. Nicholas Church
Baroque church built in the period of 1704-1755 by Kilian Dientzenhofer, it is one of the most beautiful Baroque churches in Europe. Building was completed in 1735, but in 1781 Emperor Jozef II ordered the closure of monasteries and the decorations were removed. During WW2 the Czech army were stationed …
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