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Prague Travel Guide: 11,434 reviews and 23,108 photos
Travel Dates: May 25-29 2008.
Ahhh, Prague! (Properly pronounced "prra-ha" apparently. I don't know why us westerners seem to have such difficulty getting such simple names spelled correctly.) What deep-thinking person with the creative soul of an artist doesn't wish to someday visit this magnificent city? Err... For that matter, what beer-guzzling lout out for a bachelor party weekend of debauchery with his mates also doesn't want to visit? Yes, there's definitely a paradox in Prague. ...And it's fantastic!
A Thousand Angels, and a Million Dreams.
OK, I made up those last two parts of the above title, but Prague is officially dubbed "the city of a hundred spires." Spires are the pointy parts on the tops of churches, castles, and other old buildings and there are actually closer to 500 of them here. As for statues, I would venture to say there are far more than a thousand of them in Prague. One quickly realizes that trying to snap a nice photo of each would be completely impossible. The statues truly brought this city to life for me; they became like angels, saints, and gods watching over the all the things we do. Some are so intricate and lifelike that I expected them to jump into action at any moment. Dreams... This is a city where dreams are spun and tangled throughout the cobblestone streets like spider webs. How many of us were fulfilling a lifelong wish just by being here? How many aspiring painters, musicians, and writers move here for its artistic vitality? How many out there in the world hope to someday visit and see snow gently falling against the backdrop of a warm, glowing, old-fashioned lamppost? Dreams and Prague are woven from the same cloth.
And The Only Thing He Bought Me Was This Lousy T-Shirt!
Yes, and that's because you should have been there drinking with him, stupid!
Prague is not just a city steeped in the best tasting brews I've ever had, it has a great history too. Considered by many as one of the most beautiful cities in the entire world, people have been living here since 200 BC. It's been building and growing ever since--that's 2200 years! It's been through everything in that time span--several times. ...The plague, holy wars, great fires, kings, queens, emperors, Napoleon, Nazi occupation, US bombing, communism, and several devastating floods. It's history is far too long to condense here. ...You'll just have to buy a book. Or better yet, visit!
Recommended Movie: Kolya (1996).
- Pros:Friendly-beautiful people, beautiful-friendly beer, and amazing architecture!
- Cons:Throngs of European tourists who come for stag parties or just to drink in nightclubs.
- In a nutshell:Rowdy, mellow, classical, modern, and just plain fun!
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Wenceslas Square
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Great stories in your tips! And you've got some fine photos in your tips and travelogues. I was in Prague last April and had a fine time. There's a Christmas carol about "Good King Wenceslaus", but I'm sure they weren't thinking of Wenceslaus IV.
I just happened upon one of your Prague tips while I was on VT and am immediately enthralled by your travel tales. Since I'm DYING to go to Prague, I've bookmarked your tips!!
If you had been with me I would have said "dont eat the sausage it will give you heartburn" Loved you story but felt your pain. Heidi
I am the jealous..
It surely is a wonderful city to visit and many sites. Your story of Wenceslas square was similar to ours in mid day. We noted "trampy" people around and drunk andprostitution outright to contend with. It was a shock to me how seedy this was, and crowded.
This is where I found the train schedules reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/qu...
Great piece of painful humour lol
Nice witty and interesting pages. Look foward to my visit to Prague next week after reading your "stories" Thanks. Liz
We can initiate "Name Day" here in Arizona when you visit.
Fingers crossed, mate - must put some working into checking out bargains myself! Otherwise, you'll have to wait for next year! Gillybob greetings