Prague mother of cities

Prague is one of the most romantic cities in the world for its magical atmosphere and thanks to the preservation of the historical center and the construction of modern buildings, except in the outskirts of the city, Prague preserves an ancient character, thanks to which you can enjoy the old European good world, disappear. Praha is one of the few historical jewels in the world, where you can get at least for a moment romantic ideas of the past.

All this is Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. It is also the eternal inspiration of artists in thousands of paintings and parables, the UNESCO golden and hundredth towers, monument, a majestic and slightly mysterious city with a unique atmosphere.

                  What you can see in Prague 

                    list of the most attractive places
         Details of the photo and description can be found below

                                    Karolinum 

                     Old Town Square 

          Gothic-Baroque Fortress provides visitors with one of the most                                beautiful city panoramas of old Europe

              A Relaxing walking on barefoot

                   Try at least for a while walking barefoot. 

          Relax for your feet - it is very healthy for your body

         Historical Trips around Prague

                      Prague Castle

Prague Castle is the most significant Czech castle (originally an early medieval fortified settlement) standing on a rocky promontory over the Vltava river in the center of Prague, on the hill of Opyš. From the 9th century it was the seat of Czech princes, later kings, and since 1918 it is the seat of the President of the Republic. Twice in history he became the main residence of the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.

Gradual extensions and adaptations came from a fortified settlement built in the 9th century, with its dimensions of 570 m in length and 128 m in width, is one of the largest castle complexes in the world. The area of ​​the castle is usually 7,28 hectares, [1] but is still the subject of disputes. It is regarded not only as a symbol of the city, but also of Czech statehood and according to the Guinness Book of Records as the largest ancient castle in the world. It is also the largest inhabited castle in the world, just behind it is English Windsor.

Part of the castle is the Cathedral of St. Vitus, the traditional place of crowning Czech kings and their last rest. Besides many Czech rulers (including four emperors), Prague bishops and archbishops, clergy, nobility and other people connected with the Prague court, some saints are buried in the cathedral - a large part of the Czech patrons (Saint Wenceslas, Vít, Vojtěch, Zikmund or Jan Nepomuk). There are also Czech crown jewels.

                               Petřín  Tower  

              The younger sister of the Eiffel Tower

The Petřín lookout tower (378 meters above sea level) rises above the old center of Prague. This is probably why it is one of the most popular      tourists 'and visitors' places. The surroundings of the lookout tower                                are the ideal place for walks and picnics.

The tower builders of the Czech Tourists Club were inspired by the World Exhibition in Paris in 1889 and decided to create a similar monumental building in Bohemia. The beginning of the work on Petřín peak dates back to March 16, 1891. The construction of a lookout tower, stairs and lift were built. The tower was built in just three months. At the same time, a well-known funicular from Ringhoffer was built on top of Petrin. The entire building was officially handed over to the public on 2 August 1891.

                          Petřín Observatory

The Štefánik Observatory at the peak of Petřín in Prague offers public observation of the day and night sky throughout the year. The observation of space objects is accompanied by a professional interpretation of the observatory's staff and demonstrators. There is also a new exposition - the Museum of Meteorites.

There are several telescopes for observation day and night in the Observatory. The most popular is the largest telescope with three refractors under the main dome. It is used to explore the night sky, but it also allows observation of the sun's surface and blasts in the sun. A permanent exhibition focusing on astronomy is installed on the ground floor of the Observatory, and if you want to learn more about swirling cosmos, you can combine your visit with screenings and educational programs.

  Petřín Mirror Maze - fun for both small and large

The maze at Petřín was originally built as a pavilion of the Club of Czech Tourists at the Prague Jubilee Exhibition in 1891.

It was built by the Prague carpenter master Matěj Bílek according to the design of the architect Antonín Wiehl. The inspiration for the construction of the maze was apparently a mirror maze in Vienna's Prater.

The wooden maze building was originally near the corner of the Industrial Palace, two years later it was moved to Petřín next to Petřín Tower. The construction is an attempt to create a form of the former Gothic Vysehrad Gate, called Špička, built in the second half of the 14th century by Charles IV. The maze building is a proof of the Gothic construction at the end of the 19th century.

In the middle hall there is a diorama depicting the struggle of the Pragues with the Swedes at the Charles Bridge in 1648. The unusual combination of the three-dimensional scene with the Hradčan painting is the work of the brothers  Adolf and Karel Liebscher and Vojtěch Bartoňka.

Both mirrors were installed in both side rooms, while the left room of the building was equipped with various convex and convex mirrors (so-called laughing hall) in 1911. There are 35 common and 15 distorted mirrors in the maze.

                       Hungry wall on Petřín

   The significant Prague wall of the medieval city fortifications

It was built by the Czech King and Emperor Charles IV. Its main purpose was the defense of the Lesser Town of Prague, today the Lesser Town.

Originally the wall height was over four meters. Wall thicknesses of almost two meters were then reinforced by eight towers, which served, among other things, as observers. Subsequently, the battlements and the gallery were fitted to the wall. He was on the inside of the fortification, making it easier to move on patrolling the wall. There were also no streaks.

Over time, the wall has made several adjustments. They consisted mainly of new openings or the creation of gates that entered the fortified part. Some of them survived until the Thirty Years' War. The remains of these gates are currently used as passages.

                                 Trip no.2

          A Trip along the Prague embankment,

                                gothic Charles Bridge,

                   Prague Embankment

An excursion along Prague's waterfront will take you along the route, you can watch the unique panorama of the Prague Castle, the Baroque town of Lesser Town in the foothills and palaces, the Gothic Charles Bridge and the Petřín Hill with the lookout tower and the Gothic Wall

                           Charles Bridge

Charles Bridge - the oldest bridge across the Vltava riverCharles Bridge is the second oldest bridge in the Czech Republic and the oldest preserved bridge across the Vltava river in Prague. It originated at the site of the original Judith's bridge, destroyed in 1342 by the frost of ice. The bridge ended on both sides by the towers was founded by Charles IV. in 1357. The bridge pillar is decorated with 30 statues of saints.The Old Town Bridge Tower of Charles Bridge is considered to be one of the  most beautiful Gothic buildings in Europe.

Near Charles Bridge you can visit its museum, where is an interactive                         model of its construction in the Middle Ages.

           Kampa - romance in the center of Prague

The small romantic Kampa Island on the Vltava river in Prague offers a tour of the place with picturesque houses and ancient history. The untrammeled island is separated from the Baroque Town Malá Strana       by an artificially created mill cluster called Čertovka. The group of          houses among which Čertovka flows is called Prague Venic.

   Prague Castle Gardens and Malá Strana Town palaces

Several gardens are located in the grounds of the Prague Castle, while the northern gardens are among the historically most valuable, from the  south gardens there is a magical view of the historical part of the town. It is mostly a baroque garden with a beautiful floral decoration

    A Romantic Boat Trip on the River Vltava

Steamships and boats in Prague on the Vltava river. Experience the day on board a steamer! We offer sightseeing trips along the Vltava River, boat trips from Prague to the zoo and restaurant boats. The cruise with a historical steamboat to the confluence of the two largest rivers in Mělník or Slapy is a beautiful experience.

           New Town Hall and Tower in Prague

   The entrance gothic column hall with a vault is the largest non-             sacred space of the highest Gothic in Bohemia, which has survived

                            Jindřišská Tower

The Jindřišská Tower is the original Gothic bell tower of St. Henry's Church and St. Kunhut It reaches a height of 65.7 meters and is the highest free standing bell tower in Prague.

The tower has ten floors, equipped with air conditioning and modern lighting, staircase and quick-lift. AfterThere is a reception with a souvenir shop and a caféMuseum of Prague towers with photographs of 120 Prague tower.Scottish Whiskey Bar and Restaurant.On the top floor there is a panorama of the city.In the tower there is a chimneys with 10 bells for internal listening. It is the only one of its kind in Europe. Every day one of more than 1100 songs plays.It is also the only tower in                         Europe where there is a doorbell for inner listening           

                              Prašná Gate 

Prašná Gate is one of the most important monuments of medieval Prague. It is one of the symbols of Prague and one of the most visited locations in Prague. It was here that the Royal Route of Prague started and I was driving a significant road from Kutná Hora, where silver was  mined to the royal treasury

            Wenceslas Square - symbol of Czech statehood

The more modern center of Prague and the main Prague square of              remarkable proportions with lots of shops and restaurants.
   The traditional place of celebrations, demonstrations and public            gatherings, which has taken place in many historical moments. The second largest square in the Czech Republic is dominated by                            Myslbek's riding statue of St. Wenceslas

                              Karolinum 

Historical Gothic Residence of Charles University Karolinum is a symbol of Charles University. From the 14th century, the oldest house of the Prague university - Charles, or the Collegium Caroli - was founded by Charles IV. for twelve masters of Prague's high learning. Charles University  is the most important Czech college, one of the oldest European universities, the oldest north of Italy and east of Paris.

                     The Stavovské Theater 

The Stavovské Theater is built in Baroque style and is one of the most beautiful historical theater buildings in Europe. His history is indissolubly linked to the character of the brilliant musician WA Mozart, who personally experienced the success of his Figaro Wedding and, under  that impression, wrote opera opera for Prague, Don Giovanni.

                         Old Town Square

Old Town Square is one of the stops when visiting Prague. At every hour, crowds of tourists gather in front of the Old Town Hall to watch the Apostles' march on the historic clock. Others rest on the benches or in the cafes' gardens and inhale the atmosphere of this place.

Old Town Square in Prague is one of the most beautiful squares in Europe. It is the oldest and most significant square of historical Prague and has long been a busy marketplace at the crossroads of European trade routes.

                            Týnský Temple

The Church of the Mother of God in front of Týn is one of the most significant and beautiful Gothic Prague churches. The original Romanesque church belonged to the hospital of today's Ungelt. His place was in the 13th century. built early Gothic church. During the Hussite times, the church used to be the main Hussite bastion.

                     House At the Stone Bell

One of the oldest and most remarkable Gothic monuments of Prague, the facade of the house belonged to Charles IV. to the most beautiful in Europe. The name of the House of the White or Stone Bell appears for the first time in 1417, it was built according to a stone bell whose replica has survived at the corner of the house.

                            Oldtown Hall

The Gothic building of the Old Town Hall hides historic halls with valuable paintings, a Gothic chapel with a view of the figures of the Apostles and the underground of the town hall with a hint of historical exposition. Old Town Hall was founded in 1338 as the first in Bohemia.

                    Tower of the Old Town Hall

Almost 70 meters high Gothic massive prismatic tower is an unmatchable dominant of the Old Town Hall and the historical center of Prague. Its gallery

              offers the most beautiful view of the historic core  of the city

                 Old Town Astronomical Clock

The medieval astronomical clock on the tower of the Old Town Hall in the center of Prague is still in operation despite its age of 600 years. Every hour, the scrolls of 12 apostles astonish the crowds of admirers. The unique technical monument, which is the last of the world to date is Babylonian and Old Bohemian time. It shows the movements of the cosmic bodies and speaks to us symbolism of the Middle Ages.

Every hour the astronomical clock revives the fascinating theater of marching apostles, moving sculptures along its edges to end the massive sound of the bell at the top of the tower. The mechanical clock machine drives the dial, the calendar plate with the signs of the zodiac and the movement of the wooden figures of the apostles and the accompanying figures.

When the astronomical clock goes off all the time, it's an unforgettable look that you will not see elsewhere in the world. It is a breathtaking experience that every tourist must see in Prague.

                     Bethlehem Chapel 

         The first preaching temple in Europe.The famous chapel in which                Master Jan Hus preached and which was demolished in 1786 to                         be  rebuilt  according to original plans in 1954.

                       Anežský Monastery

It is also called "Na Františku".It was probably founded in 1231 by Anežka Přemyslovna, who also became its abbess. This is a wonderful example of early Gothic and the monastery's core is the first Gothic                 building not only in Prague, but throughout Bohemia.

                         Old Jewish town

Old Stone Synagogue from the 13th century is one of the oldest Jewish buildings in the world, and the Old Jewish Cemetery with 12,000 tombstones is the largest and the only well preserved Europe.
Magnet is also the personality of Franz Kafka's native native, as well as the legendary homunculus - an artificial creature, Golem, created in the Renaissance period by the learned rabbi Löw / em. The Prague Jewish Museum is also the second largest Jewish museum in the world.

                                    Trip no.4

              A Trip to Vyšehrad

The remains of the Gothic baroque city fortress of Vyšehrad with the  magnificent temple of the Basilica of St. Peter and Paul and the Romanesque Rotunda of Sts. Martin.It is a magnificent view of Prague

Vyšehrad, a rock above the river with a dark silhouette of slender towers, is inherently part of the Prague landscape. Even at the beginning of the 21st century, Vyšehrad retains a magical atmosphere and mystery.

Vyšehrad provides visitors with one of the most beautiful panoramas of old Europe, quiet stops and rest in the parks, stimulates the positive attunement for cultural and spiritual affairs.

         The Basilica of St. Peter and Paul at Vyšehrad 

      is an important Temple, founded by King Vratislav II originally in       the Romanesque style, later in the Renaissance and Baroque style.

                 St. Martin's Rotunda at Vyšehrad

The Rotunda is the oldest preserved building of Vyšehrad and at the same time the oldest preserved rotunda in Prague. It was built for King Wratislav II. in the last third of the 11th century. on the eastern edge of the Early Medieval fortified settlement and probably served                          as a parish  church of the prehard.

                                    Trip no.2

                 The Medieval Open-air Museum

                       of the 13th-14th Century

Its main goal was the construction of a medieval open-air museum from 13-14. century. All buildings were built with respect for the principles and principles of experimental archeology, with the verification of the only theoretically proven technological procedures so far. In addition to residential, farm and production buildings, visitors can see the orchard or herb garden in which the plants are documented for a given period.
Archeoskanzen tries to approach the medieval colonization village. The settlement, which concentrated mainly in fertile river valleys, has gradually begun to spread to higher, less-favorable locations. There was a massive deforestation, and cities and villages were set up in new gullies. But their locators have always had to make sure that there is enough water and raw materials in place.
Visiting the open-air museum you will return for at least seven hundred years. The life in the open-air museum begins with a tour of half-buried buildings in the country - half-timbers. The gravel pit is reconstructed according to according to its original findings and it dates back to the end of the 13th century. Open-air museums are constructed according to the experimental archeology, ie according to archaeological finds, replicas of prehistoric instruments are used for processing. It was made of pigs, bricks made of damp clay drenched in the sun. Outside the houses there are various medieval buildings from bread ovens, barns, to forges.

                              Relaxation trip

                A Relaxing walking on barefoot The barefoot trail
             Just take off your shoes and do what our ancestors
                         have done away with. Go barefoot!

Walking without shoes on uneven terrain is healthy, relaxing, recharging with energy and joy. Our bare feet suddenly become a source of many insights. We begin to perceive the temperature, the humidity and the terrain change, of course, we avoid avoiding insects or snails, becoming a part of nature. Through our feet, we will once again get into direct contact with the earth, returning to the roots of human nature. By stimulating the reflex points on the feet, we activate immunity, cold legs heat up. Extremely positive effect is barefoot walking on the prevention of flat feet. When walking without shoes, all the muscles involved correctly affect the proper
development of the vault.