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The most beautiful sights of Prague …

It would be an offence not to visit Prague while you are in Czech Republic. This astonishing mecca of Europe is one of the most stirring cities you will never forget. Prague is a complete romantic getaway. The entire city centre is a historic site; one of the great pleasures of visiting is to meander through the cobbled streets, admiring the varied architecture from Gothic to Baroque to Renaissance. There are numerous historical spots and sights not to be missed. A stroll on a stone Gothic Charles Bridge (dated 1357) presents views of The Prague Castle, which displays a history of more than 1100 years and a Vltava River that runs through the heart of Prague. This magnificent structure is one of the city’s finest attractions. Charles Bridge throngs with people during the day. Street artists sketch and musicians play; look out for the jazz band, who are particularly entertaining. There are now 75 statues on Charles Bridge, but most are copies, as floods and catastrophes over the centuries damaged the originals. Perhaps the most interesting, as well as the oldest, is that of John of Nepomuk (8th from the right as you cross towards Prague Castle). The entrance to Charles Bridge is marked at both ends by towers: the Old Town Bridge Tower and the Mala Strana Bridge Tower.

Another segment of the town The Golden Lane dating back to the 15th century is now full of little shops, which adds to the impression of the city. The small houses were originally constructed in the 16th century for King Rudolph II’s castle guards. At that time the lane was known as archery lane. It was later renamed ‘golden lane’ for the goldsmiths who moved into the houses in the 17th century. Legend wants one to believe alchemists attempted to turn metal into gold here, but in fact the alchemists lived in another street at the castle. So it was actually the goldsmiths who gave the street its captivating name. Unfortunately the Golden Lane cannot be visited for free, you can either buy an entry ticket for the street or buy a combined ticket for the whole Prague Castle complex.

Mala Strana (Lesser Quarter) is the most vivid part of the city and a favorite background for movies and commercials. Started as a market place it has always been the centre of life in the Lesser Town. Today, there are official buildings and restaurants. Also known as Little Quarter (Mala Strana) was founded in 1257 and spreads on slopes under the Prague Castle. Mala Strana almost hasn’t changed during last centuries; only a few buildings were constructed after the end of the 18th century. Mala Strana can be proud of its impressive baroque palaces and old houses. Its centre is Malostranske Square with St. Nicholas Church. There is also a nice view of Prague from the upper parts of Mala Strana.

The place that rarely rests would be indeed The Wenceslas Square that has a shape of a very long (750 m, total area 45000 square meters) rectangle, roughly in northwest to southeast direction. Originally a horse market laid out by Emperor Charles IV 
in 1348, Wenceslas Square was renamed in 1848 to honour one of Prague’s two patron saints and martyrs. On the top of the Wenceslas Square, there is a favourite meeting place for Prague citizens. It is under the Statue of St Wenceslas, Josef Myslbek’s muscular equestrian statue of this duke and Czech national patron. Several buildings on the Wenceslas Square that are worth of seeing. The most beautiful building on the Square is no doubt Grand Hotel Evropa built in 1906 in Art Noveau style (on the right side when walking from the top of the square). The facade of the hotel is a must see. On the bottom of the Wenceslas Square, there is the place called Mustek. Nice building of the Palace Koruna is located on the corner of the square and Na Příkopě Street with many up market shops of world brands.

The National Museum, which is on the very top of The Wenceslas Square. The largest and oldest museum in the Czech Republic, houses several floors of permanent exhibits, hosts a varied program of temporary exhibitions, and on some evenings is the grand setting for classical music concerts. This museum appears out of place among the rows of hotels and shops that line the square, but it is such a dominating presence there is no question about its importance. Nonetheless all the “fuzz and buzz” Prague is a safe place to travel.

This boutique design hotel lays within a walking distances from adjoining public transport, which enables you to get to The Old Town Square, Ruzyne Airport I a matter of seconds. Yasmin Hotel provides accommodation in luxury designed rooms and suites. There are 198 rooms, including 11 suites. Free Wi-­Fi available within the hotel. The hotel provides conferenc rooms and when you ready to relax there is sauna and fitness centre only few seconds from your room. Café restaurant “Noodles” serves buffet style breakfast. Using the second entrance from the Wenceslas Square, you lounge in the green oasis of the Yasmin garden, which is open from March – October. For relaxation of your mind and body, you can visit our health club.

Address:
Politickych Veznu 12,
Praha 1, 110 10,
+420 234 100 100

Price range: 90 -­ 150 EUR

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This exclusive and stylish hotel is housed in a former monastery dating back to the 14th century. The 99 elegant rooms including 22 suites were designed by Khuan Chew Interiors. The property retains aspects of the past including arched and vaulted ceilings. The wonderfully preserved Mala Strana or Lesser Town, on the left bank of the Vltava River, is by contrast very peaceful. This is where the hotel is located, in a 14th-­century monastery set amidst gardens, palaces and churches. The Mandarin Oriental hotel will comfort you with its legendary hospitality. The rooms feature amazing views of Mala Strana, the Monastery Garden and the red tile rooftops of Prague as mentioned before. The hotel also offers fine dining, grand ballroom, business centre and a fitness facility. You can find the hotel’s two-­story spa with the Renaissance chapel.

Address:
1 Nebovidska street,
Prague 1, 118 00,
+420 233 088 888

Price range: 200 -­ 600 EUR

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This contemporary boutique hotel was designed by Czech-­‐born Eva Jiricna. It is a smart and chic hotel but not uptight. The two houses that form Hotel Josef, one called Orange, the other Pink, are a chilled-­‐out accent to the city’s alive urban lifestyle. The hotel offers a choice of ample and neat rooms at the heart of the city. You can easily loose yourself in a peaceful landscaped courtyard. Rooms are sound proofed and mostly situated overlooking the garden. The hotel is situated on a quite avenue on the edge of The Jewish Quarter in Prague’s Old Tow and in the centre of Prague, near the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square. Hotel is surrounded by the stock exchange, ministries, bank headquarters and office centers. Hotel Josef offers a garden with the area of 102 sq. m. with recreational value in the middle of two hotel buildings, restaurant and bar, concierge, room service, laundry/dry cleaning, multi-­lingual staff, Baby sitting, porter service, car rental, limousine-­service.

Address:
20 Rybna street,
Prague 1, 110 00,
+420 221 700 111

Price range:
130 -­ 200 EUR

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This boutique hotel is a noble 16th century baroque landmark. A placid oasis dedicated to well being, the finest luxury spa offers restful revitalization in unrivalled privacy and comfort. The oldest preserved part of the Dum u Jeziska, is the rear part of the structure facing the courtyard. The lower part of the original tower structure could date from the fortification of the Lesser Town in 1257, the oldest Premyslid fortification. This tower, which later underwent a Baroque adaptation, is decorated between the second-­floor windows with a very well preserved polychrome relief sculpture of Our Lady of Loretto. Accommodation here consists of 47 rooms and suited of istinctive sizes. They are all individually decorated, fusing styles from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Spacious rooms come with huge, high beds, furnished with valuable antiques and arts, and equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, DVD player, direct dial telephone, high speed internet access, safe and minibar. On the ground floor, a small spa invites you for a relaxing Balinese massage. There is a dipping pool, steam room/sauna and special couples suite designed for side-­by-­side treatments.

Address:
1 Nosticova street,
Prague 1, 118 00,
+420 257 286 011
Price range: 190 -­ 400 EUR

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Located in the historical centre of Prague this upmarket hotel is an adventurous reinvention of the urban design. It is a smart complexity of itself. The building dates back to the 19th century. 987 Prague Hotel is situated between the modern Prague of Wenceslas Square and the historical Old City. The hotel is just 5 minutes walk from main railway and subway station and 30 minutes by car from Prague Ruzyne airport. The historical part of Prague including Municipal House, Old Town Square, Charles Bridge and the Jewish Cemetery is about 10 minutes by foot. There are 80 air-­conditioned good-­sized rooms and suites on offer. The hotel is equipped with some of the most peculiar features including interactive light displays in every guest’s room, enabling guests to personalize their accommodation. All the rooms feature many modern facilities including Wi-­Fi access, minibar, air conditioning etc.

Address:
Senovazne Namesti 987/15,
Prague 1, 110 00,
+420 255 737 200
Price range: 70 -­ 190 EUR

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Small luxury hotel designed by Eva Jiricna with a fusion of Art Deco. It distributes comfort, style and a great position with just a few steps away from Prague’s Old Town Square. The 4-­star-­hotel is designed for luxury, a process that takes you, body and soul. The rooms have grand bathrooms, most of which overlook the inner courtyard. You can start off your day with a delicious breakfast served at the breakfast room. The bar is an ideal place to enjoy a refreshing drink after a tiring day. The hotel is divided in to two buildings. The two buildings ( Black house and Red house) containing six floors with 70 rooms and 1 suite. There is a Wi-­Fi internet connection available in lobby. You can relax and award yourself with Asian Zen massage.

Address:
14 Hastalska street,
Prague 1, 110 00,
+420 225 303 111

Price range: 100 -­ 170 EUR

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