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Charles Bridge   Prague

Charles Bridge, Prague

 548 Reviews  Probably Prague's most famous landmark, its construction started in 1357. It has several statues along its sides. None are original but they are still interesting. There are numerous artists and... 

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Spielberg Castle (Hrad Spilberk)   Brno

Spielberg Castle (Hrad Spilberk), Brno

 26 Reviews  The area above Brno is dominated by the magnificent Hrad Spilberk or Spielberg Castle, the history of which is fascinating. It is now also home to the Brno City Museum. The complex is in several... 

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Old-Town Hall & Astronomical Clock   Prague

Old-Town Hall & Astronomical Clock, Prague

 357 Reviews  An astronomical clock is a clock with special mechanisms and dials to display astronomical information, such as the relative positions of the sun, moon, zodiacal constellations, and sometimes major... 

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Churches   Brno

Churches, Brno

 32 Reviews  Brnoo is well endowed with fine churches and here is another example, the Church of St. James. I was lucky enough to have view of it from my hotel, as you can see from the photo, for which I... 

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Prague Castle   Prague

Prague Castle, Prague

 425 Reviews  I was able to have a walk through the castle grounds after dark with a colleague. Sadly it was to late in the evening to visit any of the attractions, but it was indeed an odd sensation to be walking... 

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Freedom Square   Brno

Freedom Square, Brno

 9 Reviews  Many major world cities have very famous squares. Think Trafalgar Square, Times Square, Tianamen Square etc. and not to be outdone Brno has an absolute beauty. It is the Namesti Svobody (Freedom... 

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St Vitus's Cathedral   Prague

St Vitus's Cathedral, Prague

 366 Reviews  This is part of Prague Castle but I actually came back to it in the afternoon because the line in the morning was so long. It is well worth it as it is a pretty awesome sight. It is a 600 year-old... 

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Old Town Hall (Stara Radnice)   Brno

Old Town Hall (Stara Radnice), Brno

 17 Reviews  If you are walking round the centre of Brno, and I strongly recommend you do, you will sooner or later come upon the Stara Radnice, or Old Town Hall if you prefer. It is a magnificent edifice and... 

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Wenceslas Square   Prague

Wenceslas Square, Prague

 166 Reviews  One of the famous squares in Prague, Wenceslas Square is the imposing square that can hold about 40,000 people. Here they had the famous demonstrations against the communist government. What is now... 

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Museums   Brno

Museums, Brno

 8 Reviews  History of aviation, plastic modeling, cutlery, historic vehicles, mechanical music, culture of the blind, water and steam engines, ironmastery, crafts, "experimentarium"... Fun for all the family! :) 

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Old-Town Square   Prague

Old-Town Square, Prague

 294 Reviews  The old town square is referred to as Staroměstské náměstí in Czech. During the Christmas period, a huge Christmas tree is set up in the old town square as well as various stalls selling... 

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General interest   Brno

General interest, Brno

 19 Reviews  If you've got an afternoon to kill, the Minigolf Stadion on Kounicova is eighteen holes of endearingly low-fi, concrete themed fun. At 40czk for an adult it's a bargain time-frittering activity, and... 

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Vltava river and bridges   Prague

Vltava river and bridges, Prague

 110 Reviews  Known as Moldau in Germany, and unknown pretty much every where else in the world, the Vltava is the most important, and longest, river in the Czech Republic. Its impact on Prague has been both... 

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Capuchin´s crypt   Brno

Capuchin´s crypt, Brno

 4 Reviews  Capuchin monks have long been associated with Brno and they still have an impressive church here, as shown in the main picture. Interesting as it is, most visitors are probably more interested in the... 

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Jewish Town and Synagogues   Prague

Jewish Town and Synagogues, Prague

 213 Reviews  One of the pics shows the Clock Tower of the 16th-century, in the Jewish town hall of Prague. The main clock, with Roman numerals, functions in the conventional manner. The lower one, with Hebrew... 

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Brno Lake.   Brno

Brno Lake., Brno

 3 Reviews  Take the boat trip from Bystrc to the other end of Brno Lake and back. It's takes a couple of hours and if the weather is sunny you can get a decent tan in one day! It's very relaxing! (In the pic... 

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Golden Lane   Prague

Golden Lane, Prague

 131 Reviews  THIS TIP WAS TIP OF THE DAY: TIP OF THE DAY ON FACEBOOK 08-02-2012 A special atmosphere reigns in the little street by the Prague Castle, called the Golden Lane. It is lined with small picturesque... 

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Markets   Brno

Markets, Brno

 4 Reviews  Zelny trh (Cabbage or Vegetable market) is called the square in the center of Brno. It has been here since 13. century and always served as a market, currently for vegetable, fruit and flowers only.... 

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Views of Prague   Prague

Views of Prague, Prague

 121 Reviews  We decided to take one of those 3 1/2 hour bus tours around Prague on Day 1 to orient ourselves to the city. It was a Grand Tour offered by a company whose name escapes me, but it cost around $40 USD... 

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Augustyn monastery   Brno

Augustyn monastery, Brno

 6 Reviews  The former augustyn monastery dates back to 1665 and was built in Baroque style. Today it is used for the "Moravia Gallery" / Mährische Gallerie and the best part of its architecture is certainly the... 

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Church of Our Lady before Tyn   Prague

Church of Our Lady before Tyn, Prague

 149 Reviews  For me, the bristling Gothic spires of the Church of Our Lady before Tyn epitomise the Prague skyline and probably served to inspire many a Disney castle! There has been a church on this site since... 

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Brno Zoo   Brno

Brno Zoo, Brno

 2 Reviews  This my favorite place and I visit it every year at least once. You can even take your dog along if you keep him/her on a leash and clean the droppings :) There is also a "children zoo" - with goats,... 

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Lennon Wall   Prague

Lennon Wall, Prague

 37 Reviews   From the Dancing House, Franscesco led us across the Jiráskův Bridge to the left bank of the river, where among other things he showed us the John Lennon Wall. After John Lennon was murdered in... 

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Central Station   Brno

Central Station, Brno

 3 Reviews  Hi, what about Vienna ?? There is an EC-Train (EC71) departing at 07:43, arr.VIE South-Station at 9:28, then take the "D"-tram, 4 stops only ,to the famous Vienna-Ringstrasse, 5 minutes from the... 

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Dancing House   Prague

Dancing House, Prague

 64 Reviews  A total contrast from its environs. I was walking getting lost near karlovo namesti until I reached the river front and accidentally this building caught my attention - no idea that it's an... 

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Municipal House, Prague

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The Municipal House (Obecni dum) is located next to the Powder Gate at Republik Square within a stone's throw from the Old Town Square in the heart of the Old Town of Prague. It is the most prominent and spectacular art nouveau building in the city of Prague. The Municipal House was constructed in the beginning of the 20th century and was officially opened in 1912. The impressive building was designed by Osvald Polivka and Professor Antonin Balsanek and was erected on the former Royal Court Palace.The Municipal House is the main attraction at Republik Square and is one of the more popular tourist attractions in the city of Prague. It is considered a cultural landmark of the Czech Republic. The facade of this neo-Renaissance and neo-Baroque style building looks very impressive with gold trimmings, beautiful stained glass windows, impressive stone works and lovely frescoes on top of the...

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Artists performing at Charles Bridge, Prague

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Artists and entertainers such as performing live bands (as depicted on our photograph on the right), gimmicks, magicians and fire shows at night (as depicted on our hidden photograph) are very common along the length and breath of the Charles Bridge. The famous 500 meter long and 10 meter wide Charles Bridge is located across Vitava River in the heart of the city of Prague. These artists and entertainers are making a living at the Charles Bridge throughout the day and evening especially during the warm summer months between April and September each year. Many of these entertainers are quite exceptional, it has to be said! Painters are also quite common and you can have your portrait drawn at a reasonable price!

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Vitava River Boat Tour, Prague

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An ideal and wonderful way to see the city of Prague by day or night from different perspective is by Vitava River Boat Tour. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city of Prague which attracts millions of foreign tourists every year! There are several tour operators to choose from and one of the most popular tour operators is Prazska Paroplaveloni Spolecnost, A.S. You can obtain more information regarding their river cruise from their website below. You may also e-mail to the following address for further information regarding their boat cruise:- pps@paroplavba.cz.Nevertheless most boat tours can be purchased in packages, i.e. including lunch and music or exciting night dinner cruise. The tour usually lasts between one and four hours and costs as low as 10.00 euros per adult to as high as 80.00 euros per adult depending on which tour you choose! Many boats have...

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Church of Our Lady Before Tyn, Prague

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The Church of Our Lady Before Tyn is located at the Old Town Square in the heart of the Old Town of Prague. This Gothic style church with its twin spired towers is a popular landmark in the Old Town. The 80 meter high towers can be seen from many sections of the city of Prague especially from the area around the Prague Castle. The church is lovely to look at by day and striking by night as depicted on our hidden photograph on the right! It is the main and most important church in Prague since the 14th century.The history of the church dates back to the 11th century when a Romanesque style church was erected at the same location. It was demolished later to make way for the Church of Our Lady Before Tyn which began construction in the early 14th century during the reign of King Charels IV. It was not fully completed until the 16th century. The church was designed by Petr Parler. It is...

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National Museum, Prague

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The National Museum is located at the end of Wenceslas Square in the heart of the New Town of Prague. It is a very popular tourist attraction in the city of Prague! The Museum was founded in the late 19th century by Kaspar Maria Sternberg.The National Museum contains exhibits from natural history, scientific, archeological, art, music, sports and many historical collections. It has a total of approximately 14 million objects and artifacts displayed in the museum divided into several departments such as the Prehistory, the Classical Archeology, the Ethnography, the Theater and the Numismatics. It is considered a "must-visit" museum in the city of Prague. Don't miss the National Musuem when you visit the city of Prague on your vacation! Opening hours are between 10.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. daily during the summer months. Please flip through our photographs above to view some of the...

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Wenceslas Square, Prague

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Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namesti) is located in the New Town in front of the neo-classical style National Museum in the heart of the city of Prague. It is one of the two most important squares in the city of Prague, the other is of course the Old Town Square. The square has been used for public gatherings, celebrations and demonstrations by the locals. It was named after St. Wenceslas, the saint of Bohemia. Wenceslas Square was founded by King Charles IV in the middle of the 14th century.The Square was formerly known as the Horse Market since the Middle Ages until the middle of the 19th century when its name changed to Wenceslas Square. The rectangular shaped square has a total area of approximately 45,000 square meters. It is one of the largest squares in the Czech Republic measuring approximately 750 meters long and 60 meters wide. It is more of a boulevard than a square.Wenceslas...

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Old Town Square, Prague

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The Old Town Square (Staromestske namesti) is located between Wenceslas Square and the Charles Bridge on the eastern bank of Vitava River in the heart of the city of Prague. The history of Old Town Square dates back to the 10th century when it was used as an old market square. It is the oldest and most important square in the city of Prague and a very popular tourist attraction! The Square had also been used for public execution of rebellion leaders in the 14th century. Many architectural buildings and historical monuments are located around the square such as the Romanesque style Old Town Hall built in the 14th century, Astronomical Clock (Orloy) on the wall of the Old Town Hall, Golz-Kinsky Palace, Baroque style Church of St. Nicholas built in the 18th century and Gothic style Church of Our Lady Before Tyn built in the 16th century. The Statue of Reformer Jan Hus erected in 1915 to...

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Castle Guard, Prague

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Changing of Prague Castle guards is held in front of the Prague Castle at Castle Complex in the heart of the city of Prague. It is held every hour on the hour. The best time to watch the changing of guards is noon every day with some ceremonial exchange of flags and the sound of trumpet. Come to the Prague Castle early before noon if you do not want to miss the ceremonial changing of guards at noon. It is always quite crowded during the summer months.

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Astronomical Clock, Prague

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Astronomical Clock (Orloy) is located on the southern wall of the Old Town Hall at Town Hall Square in the heart of the Old Town of Prague. It is a medieval clock with special mechanisms which is able to display information such as the position of the moon and the sun. It is one of the oldest clocks in the world! It is certainly the most celebrated clock in the city of Prague and a popular tourist attraction!The history of the Astronomical Clock dates back to the 15th century. The Clock has three main components including the mechanical clock, the calender and the astronomical dials. Visitors are able to watch a little procession of the Twelve Apostles at hourly intervals when the little door opens. The area around the Astronomical Clock is always crowded with local and foreign tourists during peak tourist seasons. Below the mechanical clock are twelve medallions with zodiac signs. Don't...

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Prague Castle, Prague

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Prague Castle (Prazsky hrad) is located at the summit of a hill overlooking Vitava River and the city of Prague. It is situated at the highest point of the city of Prague. The Bohemian Baroque style castle has been the seat of the former rulers, the Holy Roman Emperors and the Kings of Czechoslovakia in the past. Today it is home to the office and residence of the president of the Czech Republic. The Czech Crown Jewels is also in the custody of the Prague Castle. The history of Prague Castle dates back to the 9th century. It is one of the largest ancient medieval castles in the world with a total length of approximately 600 meters and approximately 140 meters wide. The Prague Castle comprises Gothic style St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, St. George Basilica, monasteries, Golden Lane and Royal Gardens. Most of the areas are opened to the public.Prague Castle is the top tourist...

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A: Likely just the restaurant using outdoor sidewalk space during the summer months. I remember having a nice meal at one of these places in Kutna Hora, as well as many... 

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