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There is no excuse for boredom in Prague. You can pack
a lot of exploring into a short visit, charging through
its compact network of lanes, passages and cul-de-sacs,
or spend weeks meandering along and slowly savoring its
sights.
Six hundred years of architecture, unharmed by war or
nature, make Prague one of the most aesthetically pleasing
cities in Europe. Disappearing behind the Iron Curtain
for most of the latter part of the twentieth century,
Prague re-emerged after the Velvet Revolution of 1989
and is today, one of Europe's most visited attractions.
The city is compact and easy to navigate, from the Old
Town Square where classical concerts and traditional marionette
theatre shows are regularly held to the two citadels from
which the modern-day city has grown. Philosophers read
Kafka in Bohemia whilst history enthusiasts feast upon
castles and cathedrals, dating back to medieval times.
In summer visitors can take advantage of boat-rides down
the river, under the spectacularly adorned Charles Bridge.
Also high on Prague's attraction list is its entertainment:
music from classical through to modern jazz and rock;
opera and ballet; avant-garde theatre; excellent museums;
and dozens of art galleries. Prague's greatest distraction,
however, is that it is now one of Europe's most popular
tourist destinations, and choked with summer crowds.
Attractions:
Prague Royal Castle
The Old Town and Old Town Square
Jazz Club Reduta
Prague State Opera
National Theatre
The National Gallery of Ancient Czech Art
Jewish Quarter
St Guy Cathedral
Malá Strana (Lower Town)
Charles Bridge
St. Nicholas Church
New Town
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