Prague - this is truly a city of dreams, which is considered one of the most beautiful places on earth, wrapped in a variety of legends and stories. Whenever you go on vacation - winter, spring, fall or summer - you will always be amazed by the beauty, grandeur and architecture of Prague, leaves no one indifferent. It is a place of romance, so here it is sought by many lovers, couples and honeymooners to spend a few days together, enjoying the wondrous beauty of this city. You can stroll through the amazingly picturesque park located on Petrin Hill, or visit the Church of the Virgin Mary, which made lighting a candle and make a wish, which, according to tradition, will come true.
In one of the largest cities in the Czech Republic are world-famous Astronomical Clock and the Castle, founded back in 1136. Here you can see with your own eyes how royals lived at the time, visit the throne room, and plunge into the atmosphere of grandeur and wealth. Since you came to Prague, be sure to take a stroll through the Golden street, which go terrible mystical legends.
Service here is truly European level: cozy hotels in different classes, caring staff, extremely luxurious restaurants and cafes with insanely delicious cuisine will be remembered for years to come. On the main sights of Prague, you can talk for hours, but it is better to see everything with my own eyes, because words convey the atmosphere, the smells and sounds of a city impossible. If you do not know where to go in the winter, it is not necessary to think long - visiting this romantic place, you ensure yourself the best vacation. Pre-order tickets, book your hotel and make a cultural program, and for this, let's go into an imaginary tour of the sights of Prague.
Glass works in the Old City
Czech Republic famous for its memos, many of which are located precisely in Prague. If you are going to vacation, be sure to buy a guide, through which will be able to create an extensive cultural program, going on an exciting journey through the city's cobblestone alleys and courtyards.
High windows of incredible beauty, set in a Gothic Cathedral of St. Vitus, colored mosaics shimmer in the sun, inspiring modern tourists. Today Prague Castle, guests have the opportunity not only to observe this magnificent shimmering, but also to visit the workshops in which experienced glaziers XIV-XV centuries produced a number of original and unusual windows for the cathedral. They were recently restored, so now visitors can admire them in the studio "art glass production", located in the Old City. It also sold copies of the original works of masters of the Middle Ages, which, of course, are quite expensive, but many collectors do not deny myself the pleasure to buy a couple of souvenirs.
Prague City Museum
One of the main attractions of Prague is its museum. Built in neo-Renaissance style, it opens up before the eyes of visitors to the history of this beautiful and unusual city. Here is a vast collection of paintings and sculptures, samples of ancient castles, objects of everyday life of the time: the keys that opened the Prague residents from their homes, vintage print and coin collection XVI-XVII centuries. After going through the halls of the museum, you will get acquainted with the objects of culture and religion Praguers, see armor, weapons and helmets belonging to the soldiers.
Here is one of the most well-known model of Prague, which occupies more than 20 square meters. This work was done by hand the normal working of the university library, which depicted the town 150 years ago. The author took a lot of time and talent to accurately recreate all the houses with their unique facades and rooms, trees, roof, lights, garden. If you press a special button, in this or that area of Prague illuminate. The model worked out in every detail and as accurately displays the city at that time, and has even been used in the restoration of some buildings. Plunge into the atmosphere of past centuries and go on an imaginary streets, carts and see the architecture of ancient Prague is looking short film in 3D as that will put visitors of the museum staff.
Old-New Synagogue
Czech Republic famous for its cathedrals and churches, so we recommend to visit the Old New Synagogue, located in the Jewish quarter of Prague. Built in 1270, it is the oldest surviving synagogue in Europe and one of the first buildings to be completed in early Gothic style. She received such an unusual name from the fact that in ancient times in its place was another shrine is located. Therefore he called the New Synagogue. However, over time the quarter grew, there were other houses of worship, and then it began to dignify both Old New. There is a legend that the building on this site was moved from the angels of the Promised Land, according to another version, it was built from the stones of one of the temples demolished in Jerusalem.
Today, the synagogue is naved building with twelve windows symbolizing Israel knee on both sides (western and eastern) topped with late Gothic gables. For a lot of centuries of its existence the street level has increased significantly, resulting in the building of "sunk" into the ground, so it is very dark inside.
Medieval interior of the synagogue, with old vaults, incredibly beautiful and graceful stone benches and chandeliers, are striking in their uniqueness and harmony. Looks tourists chained pyatireberny vault holding up two octagonal columns and combining the features of Gothic and early Renaissance Department Cantor, closed wrought-iron patterned grille.
You will certainly be interesting to witness the sacred Torah scrolls are kept in the synagogue. Throughout most of its existence it has survived and Jewish pogroms and fires, to close just once for four years during the German occupation. So far, this is the religious center of the rear, which is visited not only by tourists but also Prague Jews. Man entering the walls of the Old-New Synagogue, experiencing spiritual awe of her beauty, elegance and grandeur. Going on vacation in Prague in winter, in summer or at any other time, be sure to visit this place, which, believe me, it deserves your attention.
Dancing building
Czech Republic - a country with a variety of architectural styles, where next to the old building could be located creation of modern masters. So, one of the sights of Prague, fascinating for its originality, is the "Dancing House", dedicated to the Hollywood masters of dance - Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. One part of the building, which is slightly expands upward, symbolizes the broad-shouldered man, and the second - a girl with thin waist and developing the wind skirt. If you look at them from a distance, you'll see two bodies moving in time with the audible only for their music - this is the moment and embodied in its creation architects.
In the winter of 1945, when the Czech Republic suffered a raid by US aircraft, the house that once stood on the site of the Dancing Building in Prague, was destroyed. About half a century, this land was empty, while the country's president - Vaclav Havel - has not taken a decision on the building of a free site. Initially it was planned to build the project "personal" pet first head of the Czech architect Vlad Milunović. However, the insurance company, which bought the land in 1991, has put forward its own terms, according to which the work should participate Western architect named Frank Gehry. As a result, both masters, combining their talent and efforts have come up with such an unusual and original building, the construction of which was carried out nearly four years and was completed in 1996.
To date, the "Dancing House" has several well-known international companies, and on the top floor - a popular restaurant called the "Pearl of Prague." You can not only taste the delicious French cuisine renowned chefs, and enjoy incredibly beautiful views, which opens from its windows.
All sights in Prague - from the most ancient to modern - deserve to be seen, and "Dancing House," of course, is no exception. Enjoy the original structure, you can go to the Church of St. Cyril and Methodius, located not far from it. There is a museum, which is definitely worth a visit.
Sights of Prague, which we told you - it's not all that can and must see the visitors to this city. Going on a trip, be sure to pay a visit, and also in such places:
Petrin Tower, which is considered more a miniature copy of the Eiffel;
visit the Charles Bridge;
not neglected by the world-famous for its Astronomical Clock Old Town Square;
Strahov Monastery;
Prague Loreto;
Old Jewish Cemetery;
if you come with children, be sure to reduce them to the Prague Zoo, which is one of the ten best in the world.
As is known, Prague is famous for its pubs, restaurants and cafes, where friendly waiters served the most delicious dishes. With Letná or, for example, Petrin gardens open incredibly beautiful views: you can take a walk after a hearty dinner, enjoy the green lawns, smiling Czechs and fascinating architecture of this historic place. Therefore, if you still have not decided where to spend the next vacation an unforgettable moments of happiness in the old romantic city - believe me, you will not be disappointed!
