Enjoy delicious Prague cuisine and watch people go by December 22, 2008
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Czech cuisine typically involves pork or beef and is served with dishes like dumplings or fries. Fish does not form the main ingredient of food but is widely available these days. Some of the renowned Czech desserts include fruit dumplings, crêpes or ice cream. Tourists who are seeking fast food can taste the Czech hot dogs with mulled wine which are available from the street vendors widely in the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square in New Town. If you want to have Western-style of fast food, you can explore the area around Wenceslas Square, which have the concentration of some popular chains.
As most restaurants become very crowded during lunch and dinner time, so it is better to make the reservations beforehand or enjoy the food before the locals step in. If you want to have a more formal kind of food then you can visit the restaurants in the Old Town Square. It is also an excellent place to people watch.
See the Magnificent Prague Architectures November 21, 2008
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Dancing House Prague
For centuries Prague, the capital of Czech Republic, has been known as Zlatá Praha or Golden Prague. Prague has magnificently maintained the art and architecture and has been home to several artists and astronomers. The city has also been an inspiration to musicians and writers such as Mozart, Dvořák, Kafka and Klíma.
Left undamaged by the ravages of World War II, Prague has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. The architecture of Prague is very stunning and it varies from the soaring Gothic spires to the well-ornated domes and elegant Art Nouveau maidens. Therefore, those who want to explore Prague can walk down the beaten track, in the alleyways and courtyards of the Golden Prague.
Prague – The City of a Hunderd Spires October 10, 2008
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Prague is also often nicknamed as “the Mother of Cities,” “City of a Hundred Spires” and “the Golden City.” Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and has also been an important political, cultural and economic centre of the country for ages. Prague is situated on the River Vltava and is considered to be one of the most beautiful European cities. Prague has preserved examples from all eras of its history and has thus become one of the most visited cities in the continent.
The historic centre of Prague is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site and attracts many tourists every year. Prague Castle is considered as the largest ancient castle in the world. The city of Prague is also famous for it bridges, cathedrals, gold-tipped towers and church spires. When you stroll down the streets of Prague, you will be stupefied by the buildings which are predominantly Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Classicist and contemporary in style. Once, a poet had described Prague as a symphony of stones.
The metropolitan city of Czech, Prague has plenty of theaters, concert and exhibition halls, museums and galleries which can be visited by the tourists. The city is very green and picturesque. Prague truly has something for everyone and has its own special charm that mystifies you.
Prague Travel and Tourist Information, Czech Republic 