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Prague Pages by LoriPori
Tips 1 - 10 of 21 Prague Things to Do
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Since Prague is a city meant to be walked, that is exactly what we are going to do. By the way, not to confuse my tour with the others, I'll be using a pink polka-dot umbrella. LORIPORI'S WALKING TOUR OF PRAGUE begins in OLD TOWN SQUARE with its famous Astronomical Clock adorning the Old Town Hall. Circling the Square is Our Lady Before Tyn and St. Nicholas Church - Old Town.
"Staromistke' Namisti or Old Town Square is as it has been for centuries -- the HEART of Prague. The Square is always a hub of activity day and night. Towering above the Square is Our Lady Before Tyne.
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Address: Staromestske namesti
Directions: Heart of Old Town
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From the top of the OLD TOWN TOWER , which has a 230 foot spire, you have an awesome view of the Old Town Square.
A ticket for the observation deck was 40 CZK or $2.00 CDN.
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Address: Starometska radnice, Starometske namesti.
Directions: Old-Town Square
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Towering over Old Town Square is OUR LADY BEFORE TYN or Tyn Cathedral. The Church was started in the latter 14th century and took the next few centuries to complete. With its 80 meter high spires, Tyn Cathedral is believed to be the most impressive example of Gothic architecture in Prague.
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Phone: +420 222318186
Address: Tynsky chram.
Directions: Near Old-Town Square.
Website: http://tynska.farnost.cz/index_en.html
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Built in 1735, ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH - OLD TOWN is pleasing to the eye with its creamy Barocque facade, filled with Saints and Icons. St. Nicholas sits on the corner of the Old Town Square where Parizska Street branches off toward the Jewish Quarter where the next part of our tour will take us.
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Directions: Old-Town Square
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Built in 1270, the OLD-NEW SYNAGOGUE or Staranova Synagoga, is the oldest Synagogue in Europe where services are still held regularly.
The entrance fee to the Old-New Synagogue was quite steep in my opinion. It was 290 CZK or about $15.00 CDN as compared to most of the churches which charged 50 CZK.
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Phone: +420-224 819 456
Address: Josefov Section of Prague
Directions: From Old-Town Square about 5min north-west.
Website: http://www.jewishmuseum.cz/
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As we leave the Jewish Quarter, we now head for WENCESLAS SQUARE the Heart of modern Prague and the place where the Czechs love to gather.
Wenceslas Square or Vaclavske Namesti, which was originally a Horse Market, is lined with Hotels ( including the famous Europa Hotel ),restaurants and specialty shops.The rectangular-shaped Wenceslas Square is the main commercial district of Prague.
It was here that the first mass protest of the Velvet Revolution took place in November, 1989, leading to the downfall of the Communist Regime.
With its beautiful landscaped gardens and plenty of benches to sit on, it's a great place to relax and people watch, which Hans and I really enjoyed.
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Address: Vaclavske namesti
Directions: Metro line C station Narodni muzeum or line A station Mustek.
Website: http://www.vaclavak.cz/
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The Huge statue of SAINT WENCESLAS or St. Vaclav is located at the top of the Hill overlooking the Square with the National Museum in the background.
A tenth century Duke of Bohemia, Wenceslas is considered a symbol of Czech Nationalism.
I debated whether or not to use this accompanying picture of St. Wenceslas as it was so dark. But actually the silouette of the King on his bronze steed is better than a clearer picture I had with the King surrounded by tacky scaffolding. Actually the whole monument was covered in tacky scaffolding which was very disappointing.
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Address: Vaclavske namesti
Directions: Metro line C station Narodni muzeum or line A station Mustek.
Website: http://www.vaclavak.cz/
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Located at the top of the hill in Wenceslas Square is the dark and gloomy NATIONAL MUSEUM. A refreshing fountain dances in front to liven things up a bit. Hans and I didn't go inside as it wasn't open the day we were there. Apparently it's closed on Tuesdays.
Usually open 10 - 6 p.m.
Adults 80 CZK
Children under 6 free
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Phone: +420-224497111
Address: Narodni Muzeum
Directions: Wenceslas Square
Website: http://www.nm.cz/
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SLLiew Sun Mar 30, 2008 16:26 UTC
Outstanding page of Prague. The architecture is so beautiful - classic as well as the modern "Dancing House". | traveldave Tue Mar 4, 2008 19:13 UTC
(Update 3/3/08). I've come back and finished reading your tips about what must be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. I'm off to Honduras Friday--my first visit to Central America. Can't wait. | omidamini Wed Dec 12, 2007 05:55 UTC
Thanks for wonderful page | EllenH Thu Nov 22, 2007 21:48 UTC
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