on one hand it is very...
by naughtyx2
on one hand it is very mysterious, and on the other one it is very clear to all.
the karlstejn castl - a trip into the 14th century - very very beautifull place the most beautifull thing that really left a great memory is the parade... when you walk near the river and look at the other side of it.. you can see the picturesqueness of the city - just like a pazzel
Restaurant Seating
by Si-Leeds
Please be aware that if you eat at a restaurant in Wencelas Square that you will pay more to eat outside than inside as they add a service charge.
If you can eat just outside the square then you will save some money.
Walking shoes
by IrishFem
Small backback for walking around, make sure its safe from pickpockets. Whether you explore Prague by yourself or with a tour guide you need a good pair of walking shoes.. I found it difficult to find headache pills... mind you l should have not drank all that cheap Czech beer... Lots of film or if you have a digital make sure you have at least 64mb.
Daytrip to Karlovy Vary
by Krumlovgirl
Karlovy Vary, situated in the stunning Tepla Valley, is the largest and liveliest spa town in the Czech Republic. Visitors of all ages stroll along the riverside promenade sipping the waters from the twelve curative springs and nibbling on the round spa wafers; there's plenty of good shopping, dining, and people-watching. If you only have a couple of hours, go for a swim (even in the winter!) at the outdoor pool at the hotel Thermal. IF you have longer and wish to try a spa treatment (anything from a massage to an intestinal irrigation), some spas (such as Zamecke Lazne) now cater to walk-in visitors. On the outskirts of town is the Moser glass factory which makes china and crystal for the royal families of Europe. You can also visit the factory that manufactures the renowned local herbal liqueur, Becherovka.
Distance: approx: 80 miles (day trip)
Fascinating Renaissance and Baroque architecture
by hundwalder
Prague is filled with excellent well preserved Renaissance and Baroque architecture. This 500 year old former palace and others like it are located near the banks of the Vltava River, about 600 meters north of the Vysehrad complex.
The " cascading " gold plate style facade covering the front roof gable is classical high Baroque, while most of the exterior is Renaissance. The two identical half timbered rooms on each side of facade base have parabaloid roofs, and resemble ornate medieval guardposts.
The laundry hanging on the guard fence of the central balcony added a nice touch of color to my photo. This particular palace is now an apartment building and therefore, tours of the interior are not available. Feel free to admire the exteriors of these grand old historical buildings.
Better description of location later.