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This fortress was established in the mid 10th century and was the oldest seat of the Czech nobility. Charles IV built a system of walls linking Vysehrad with Nove Mesto but over the years, most of these were gradually destroyed... more
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Take in a busker's tune or simply enjoy stunning views of the castle above and river below. Linking the Lesser Side with the Old Town, the pedestrian bridge's foundation stone was laid in 1357 on July 9th at 5:31am (note the se... more
Real Travelers who've been here
Bly in Berlin said
…. The first night we walked to the Charles Bridge and Old Town Square at night (about 5 min walk from our… continue reading »
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The castle was originally the seat of Czech royalty and nobility but is now the residence and offices of the Czech President. However, President Masaryk updated and modernized the buildings in the 1920s. Lined on three sides by... more
Real Travelers who've been here
joeysan1 said
…-I-had-my-Prada-bag-with-me' city included visits to the Prague Castle, the Horoscope Clock Tower (a clock which aligns… continue reading »
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Famous for its libraries, Strahov houses a collection of frescoes, especially on its ceilings. Closed after the Communists took power, it reopened in 1989. Reconstructed during the 1990s, its Baroque appearance dates from the s... more
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Opposite the castle above the Vltava River stands Petrin Hill which features a replica of Paris's Eiffel Tower. Built in 1891 in honor of the Land Jubilee Exhibition, the tower is 63 meters high with 299 steps. It is open to th... more
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This huge edifice (built between 1929 and 1932 to commemorate the victory of General Jan Zizka and the Hussites in 1420 over the papal forces) stretches awkwardly along a long, narrow hill in Zizkov. The large statue of General... more
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The only thing which used to differentiate this pub from any of the other hundreds of smoky, dimly lit dives around town was that it was attached to the Staropramen brewery. Now, with the recent addition of a few coats of paint... more
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From its small beginnings in 1993, this multi-city event brings features, documentaries and amateur films to eager Czech audiences. Prague's sophisticated cinema-goers get the chance to see the best of Hollywood and Western Eur... more
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This is arguably the best venue in town for live alternative and world music. Popular with excessive artsy types and heavy-drinking musicians, the place is known for its good-humored outlandishness. Local DJs spin records mostl... more
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Futurum is an exciting live music venue and hotspot which features local bands and other cultural events. The interior is "techno-industrial" with flashy lighting and exposed brick and metal. The venue also has a bar where you... more
Engel Travel Experiences
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Prague at spring
Prague, famous for its spring, subsequent soviet tanks, it child, saint wenclaus and cheap beer. Well there's a bit more to the city th... Continue reading »
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Czech Republic...Briefly
First of all, I do not recommend Student Housing as an accomodation of choice!Second, Emily is a a stupendous navigator and a real troope... Continue reading »
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Prague
We arrived in Prague on the best bus we have been on since Turkey. It was a 6 hour trip but it was a plesaure to be on. They provide... Continue reading »
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Let The Magic Begin
Journal Entry 16, 9 November 2006 - Let The Magic BeginI awoke in the morning feeling recharged and relaxed for the first time on my trip... Continue reading »
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Where does the time go?
Wow… has time just flown by. In 8 days, I will be boarding the plane that takes me back to MN. Last Wednesday, Kari and I heade... Continue reading »
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