"The Guys in Hats Tour Praha" Prague by littlesam1

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Ice Hockey, EU celebrations and Lots of Parties

We arrived in Prague on May 31, 2004. What a great day to be introduced to Prague. We arrived amidst throngs of Ice Hocky fans arriving the the World Championships. On top of the hockey championships this was also the day that the people of Prague were preparing to celebrate the Czech Republics entry into the EU. So we had an evening of concerts, fireworks, and celebration on our first night in Prague.

Everything that I have read warned me that Prague was fast becoming over run with tourist. With all of the events going on it was certainly true that even before the big tourist season began, Prague was still overflowing with people. But unlike some other places I have visited the crowds of tourist did not make it unbearable. Most were celebrating and partying so it was a lot of fun for all.

Its almost impossible to post pictures or write tips that fairly describe Prague. The city is truely one of the most beautiful cities I have seen. It has been called the Paris of the east. In my opinion that is a very fair description. For me Prague is second only to Paris as my favorite city I have visited.

  • Last visit to Prague: May 2004
  • Intro Updated Jun 1, 2004
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  • DEY's Profile Photo
    Oct 23, 2010 at 11:03 PM

    Larry, Looking at your photos of Prague bring back great memeories. I had a fantastic time there!

  • DAO's Profile Photo
    Nov 22, 2009 at 6:07 AM

    Larry !!! Belated birthday from Rwanada. I was trying to send you a Happy Birthday from Bujambura, Burundi when the power went out. All the very best!

  • BruceDunning's Profile Photo
    Aug 3, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    I liked you presentation of the city and the culture. The square and bridge were to remember. Great job.

  • Oct 9, 2008 at 9:56 AM

    The most beautiful city in Europe!

  • EllenH's Profile Photo
    Mar 22, 2008 at 10:24 AM

    Bond, James Bond! Great page. I cannot wait to get there.

  • magor65's Profile Photo
    Oct 6, 2006 at 12:23 PM

    What a fantastic page you have here. I truly enjoyed reading your personal commentaries about Prague. I visit the city on regular basis because it's just two hours away from Wroclaw where I live. Time to create a page on it.

  • Aug 4, 2006 at 5:22 PM

    its the little things in life that make you smile!!

  • vtnyc's Profile Photo
    Jul 7, 2006 at 8:55 PM

    Thanks for the visit to my page. Prague is all your all time second favorite city? Makes me look forward to my upcoming visit in Aug even more. Awesome tips too!

  • jo104's Profile Photo
    Feb 3, 2006 at 9:13 AM

    Great pages you have here I'm going again in Feb did you hear the one rumour that the king took out the eyes of the man who did the clock so he could never make anything else so beautiful

  • MalenaN's Profile Photo
    Jan 2, 2006 at 11:31 PM

    Great tips and photos! Later this year I will have only one day in Prague, absolutly too little but better than nothing.

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