"Golden City by the Vltava River" Prague by german_eagle

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Charles Bride, Mala Strana, Hradcany castle - Prague
Charles Bride, Mala Strana, Hradcany castle

Prague/Praha, the capital of the Czech Republic, is located in a distance of only slightly more than 2 hours by train from my home town Dresden. That makes it an easy day trip.

I have been to Prague probably a dozen time (but mostly before the wall came down in 1989) and it has taken about ten years to visit Prague again in 2005 - as a day trip. I will admit that I am not a fan of big cities, and Prague is one. I did like Prague very much in the old times, before 1989, and I still think that Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.

On the other hand, I am concerned that the people who live in Prague might give up their wonderful traditions and culture to commerce and mass tourism. Sure, it is great to see well restored facades, restaurants at every corner, take benefit from better service than in communist times (well ... that's another topic) and such things, but I missed the charm of Prague in some ways. Stop - before you shout at me, yes, I am sure there are still non-touristy places, charming streets, cosy restaurants with good Czech food. But these are harder to find than before.

Anyway, Prague is a great place to visit and a "must" if you like old architecture, works of art, culture, beer ...

Update: I have been in Prague in January 2008 for a few days on business plus added another night to meet friends there and do some exploring. Came home with plenty of photos and interesting experiences.

St. Nicholas church (Staromestske Nam.) by night - Prague

St. Nicholas church (Staromestske Nam.) by night

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    Maurizioago's Profile Photo
    Feb 7, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    Good page. I hope to re visit Prague next month.

    Ciao!

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    bugulma's Profile Photo
    Jun 23, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    one of my favorite cities that i hope to see in near future. let's hope that Charles Bridge will be alive after summer-wave of tourists :-))

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    ettiewyn's Profile Photo
    Mar 4, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    What a beautiful page on Prague! I enjoyed your tips very much and find them very helpful. Thank you! :-)

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    Classic73's Profile Photo
    Nov 5, 2009 at 2:52 AM

    Fair enough, but could it be that the restaurant assumes the locals already know that service is not included...?

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    jumpingnorman's Profile Photo
    Feb 11, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    Nice tips and pics of Prague -- my favourite is the Astronomical Clock...thanks for sharing, Ingo! You are also the featured member! Norman :)

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    Nemorino's Profile Photo
    Mar 4, 2008 at 12:50 PM

    Me again, checking out the new tips that you have added in the past month. The Theological & Philosophical Halls at the Strahov Monastery look fantastic. (I've added a couple of your tips to my Custom Travel Guide.) Too bad about Ariadne auf Naxos!

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    hunterV's Profile Photo
    Feb 2, 2008 at 11:45 AM

    Hello, Ingo! Great description, vielen Dank!

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    kirsika's Profile Photo
    Apr 25, 2006 at 1:16 PM

    Uuhhhh...what a peace of cake - looks as perfect as your homepage:) It was nice to go back to Prague through your pictures... Take care!

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    matcrazy1's Profile Photo
    Jan 7, 2006 at 2:51 PM

    Great tips and pictures! A lot of pretty architecture and churches, Italian food and palacinky :-) I use to eat good food for up to 100 Kc in Czech close to my place.

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    globetrott's Profile Photo
    Dec 8, 2005 at 3:09 PM

    great updates again, Ingo ! hmm, Palacinky - ich kriege huuuuuunger !!

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