"Europe's most Enchanting City" Prague by Beach_dog
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I have visited Prague on two occasions, the first was a week before Christmas 2000. It was a great time to go with all the Christmas Markets, music and Carol services in the streets. The weather was fine and dry but very very cold. Two days before I left it snowed overnight, adding a totally new character to the city.
My second visit was in February 2005, Carmen myself and two friends took a short 5 day break after I recommended the city to them. It snowed most of the time we were there and we had temperatures well below zero every day and temperatures to minus twelve at night. It did not temper our spirits though, we were out early everyday exploring and taking in the sights and enjoying the good food at restaurants by night. My friends were highly impressed with the city and I think we would all return again given the chance.
I dont underestimate when I say Prague is Europe's most enchanting city. It is a city I would be happy to visit time after time. There is so much to see, incredible architecture, incredible decoration and detailing, not just in it's main buildings but even the most humble shops and apartments. You could visit it 100 times and still notice many small details you had not seen before.
It is also known as the city of 100 towers, I dont know the exact number, I'm not sure anybody does. A few attempts to count the total have failed, as historians and architects continually keep reaching different figures.
Between my two visits, in the space of four years, Prague has changed so much. The city is neater today, many buildings in a poorer state of repair have been revamped. Maybe this is partly due to the aftermath of the large floods that badly affected the city in August 2002.
Prices have risen in restaurants and cafe's, but on the whole still much cheaper than other parts of Europe. During my first trip I was travelling solo, walking the streets at night was hazardous as I was continually approached by ladies of ill repute, most trying to pick my pockets. On my second visit I saw none of this, I´m not saying it no longer happens, but I guess travelling with three young ladies I was not considered a potential target. Overall I think the changes are for the best, and its certainly a safe city to walk about in at night.
My other complaint about the city after my first visit was the overcharging and agressive attitude of the taxi drivers, this also seems to have changed very much for the better. When we took taxies at night, it was on the meter and fairly priced. I take my hat off to the authorities for clamping down on the drivers, as it was giving the city a bad reputation amongst travellers.
- Pros:More beautiful than it ever was.
- Cons:Cold in winter, very busy in summer.
- In a nutshell:I think everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime.
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Nice place and it's cheaper than Western Europe. Would love to go there one day.
Shocking you missing the concert - Prague is very rich in culture, we are going to see the Rigoletto opera at the Nat theatre when we are there this coming wknd
Vivaldi, third floor trance and techno, mulled wine??? I think I need to take my missus. Never been to Prague, what a sin.
I never got to see that movie..Tell me, was it a horror movie or a comedy?
I see Hans has been here already. I guess we're both anxious to find out more about this wonderful city. Hugs. Lori.
Stace , Prague is the City we are going to visit this summer ,we are planning on staying awake and not miss ViValdi Concerts (hehe) .Your Idea of a hotel just outside the City sounds good .I was looking for Verona Pic's could not find any Stace ????
Hi Beach dog!Very nice tips and pics for capital of my country - Prague.Greetings from Rychvald!
Nice page about Prague, thanks !
Your photos and comments make me wish I had a trip to Prague in my near future. Sorry you missed the concert you booked, but bet you enjoyed the rest.
Some great pictures there Stace! Just how much mulled wine did you actually drink ;-) Didn't know they did ghoulash in Prague too! This is a town I really want to visit.
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