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Top 5 Things To Do In Prague

Bigdrobek — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:44:41 +0000

The Glorious City of Prague In The Czech Republic
When planning your Europe holidays Prague in the Czech Republic is a great location to consider. It is the largest city in the Czech Republic and also the capital. It is full of the wonders with a distinct culture as interesting as it is endearing. This city, on the Vltava River, is part of Bohemia. For architectural enthusiasts this means a wonderful vista of Gothic, Roman and Renaissance influence. It’s important to see the Prague Castle, built in the 9th century, with its Basilica of St. George and St. Vitus and the awesome Vladislav Hall. Prague has become one of the most popular tourist sites for Europe holidays because it offers so much history from famous landmarks like the Jewish Museum, Smetana Theatre and numerous galleries that welcome visitors.

Things To Do In Prague
Europe holidays, Prague offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy music and drama festivals as well as fashion shows. At Smetana Theatre, opera lovers thrill to their favourites. Prague is upbeat and modern. It offers special weekend holidays for men only or women only. Tours are arranged for bus or walking tours to take in the delights of this most historic city. A boat cruise on the Vltava should be part of the itinerary. In all seasons, a boat cruise offers spellbinding scenery. No visit to Prague is complete with a pub tour. Prague comes alive at night. Music is the core of entertainment while Czech dancing is another reason to enjoy any number of restaurants. Food is diverse with a wide range of Moravian-influenced lamb dishes as well as a complete selection of international cuisines. Diners salivate over duck or smoked pork prepared with traditional Czech recipes. Fruit strudels finish a delicious Czech meal.

Prague For Sport Lovers And Lovers Of Culture
No matter which sport one chooses, Prague is full of activities for sports patrons and participants. There are swimming pools, spas and gyms for weary sightseers to enjoy at the end of the day. Most visitors don’t want to miss the beer tasting or clay pigeon shooting galleries. Or, try bobsledding and bicycling tours around this city. In addition to the shops and markets that catch attention, there are also museums and libraries full of Prague’s history.

Prague’s Top Five
Sightseeing, sports, theatre, music and restaurants comprise the top 5 compelling reasons to visit. That’s why many tour operator like e.g. Travelmatch offer holidays to Prague.

Winter 09/10 in Prague

Bigdrobek — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:52:11 +0000

Some evening during this winter I went back from visit and I made some photos. Sorry for the quality of the pictures, but it was taken with my handy Sony Ericsson K790i and it make bad photos in night. However there were so much snow, that I liked to do some photos. One picture in the Old Square town with our Mr. Hus and toilette instead of him I see little bit funny. Have a look to the Christmas Prague photos too.

Christmas Prague 2009

Bigdrobek — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:54:36 +0000

The Prague is every Christmas really nice, especially in Old Town. Each year different Christmas lights color on the streets. Just look for the few photos below.

Prague Islands – Stvanice, Slovanský (Zofin) and Strelecky island

Bigdrobek — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:07:04 +0000

The Stvanice island

Ice hockey stadium Stvanice
Skate-Park Stvanice and Graffiti
Hydropower plant Stvanice
Disco club Kamikaze
Nice view of Prague Castle
Small Park

Photo of Stvanice Island

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Slovansky Island

Palace Zofin
Park
Boat renting
SVU Mánes (Art Gallery)
Šítkovské water tower
Nice view of National Theatre
Nice view of Prague Castle with Charles Bridge

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Strelecky Island

Restaurant
Summer Cinema
Park
Nice view of National Theatre
Nice view of Prague Castle with Charles Bridge
Nice view of old Prageu citi centre
Open Air concert place

Slovansky Island and Strelecky Island – Prague Islands

Trip to the Ostrava for one day

Bigdrobek — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:43:27 +0000

This city is far away from Prague, almost 4 hours with car, if you have not traffic jam. So if you need go to Ostrava to business meeting like me, the best way is to catch train “Pendolino” which is going to Ostrava in three hours. The first one is starting from Prague in 5:23 and you sould catch first metro (it start in 4:45). Then you will be in Ostrava in cca 8:30. It is rally good that the train stops just in few train station (Prague m.s. – Pardubice – Olomouc – Ostrava–Svinov – Ostrava m.s.).

However you are travelling in the best train in Czech Republic, the second class does not have electricity for laptops and the train should be little bit more clear (sits and tables). But the restaurant wagon is cheap.

So here are some photos:

Nymburk

Bigdrobek — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:44:55 +0000

I have been in Nymburk near the Prague. It is 45 kilometers from Prague, and Nymburk is on the river Labe. Look to the photos of Nymburk.

Some data about Nymburk:
Population: 14,351 (2005)
Founded 1275 by Přemysl Otakar II.

Websites about Nymburk:
Oficial site of Citywww.mesto-nymburk.cz
Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nymburk

Graffiti of known politics in Prague

Bigdrobek — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:48:30 +0000

Graffiti of known politics in Prague
As I walked though the Prague I saw two interesting Graffiti about politics. I thing one is J.Bush and second is Putin. Just look.

Prague walking – „A Short River Walk“

Bigdrobek — Sun, 31 May 2009 23:32:52 +0000

I enjoy walking at (night) in Prague. On this unusual website I want to write about some special places in Prague, which you can enjoy too. My goal is to show you the capital city „Prague“ in an unusual light. You can enjoy your visit i Prague more, read about interesting places or know history of Prague. The second reason for this article is to practise my English.

A Short River Walk

Large map

As I have said, I like walking at night Prague. Some years ago I „discovered“ walking along the Vltava river. The first reason was to take different photos of Prague Castle at night. After this journey I have started walking along the river more often.
Starting at „Namesti republiky“ which is a nice square and there is the Metro, which is called with same name. There is the Paladium shoping center. This square is close to the river bank. From this place you can walk to river along „Revolucni Street“ and before the bridge turn left.You now have the Vltava River on your right, and on left is interesting government building department of something. So, after five minutes of walking you will see the entrance to the river bank and a place where the ships are parked. This river bank is built from stone and it is right place for walking and for bicycle. In a few minutes you will see two interesting places on the other side of the river. The first place is, where 30 years ago there was a „large monument of Stalin“ (Communist Russian politician). Today this place is for taking photos of a river scene with several Prague’s bridges. This place is also a popular area for skaters and in-line skaters. The second view from the river bank is the unusual scenery of Prague Castle.

You can walk under the bridge and continue to the next stop. Next stop is ending of bank river an you go up and you still see on right side Prague Castle. Next to Prague Castle you can see on the hill old buildings, which is really expensive restaurant called „Hanavský pavilon“. Cross the street and continue on same river side, there you will walk for short time on lower level on the river / (almost street), on this place the bank river will finish and there is another look to the Prague Castle. Then you could continue around the building, on same pavement on right side, and in five minutes you are on Křízovnické square, where start the Charles Bridge.
When you stay with your back to Charles Bridge, the street straight ahead continue to the Old Town Square with the Astronomical clock. The street on your right hand continue to the National Theatre. Now you can choose which way to go. If you have no idea, I recommend you go over the Charles Bridge, then just before the end of the bridge is downstairs on left side. Go to this way and entrance to the „Campa Park“, where the Museum of modern art in old mill called „Sovovy mlýny“. At the and of Campa Park, you can continue upstairs to the bridge “ Most Legií“ go over the bridge and there you will see scenery with National theatre on the end of the bridge. Really good place for making photos with motive with this theatre. The street continuin from the bridge is called „Národní street“ and it continue to Wenceslas Square. There is end of my short river walk, because there are all Metros.

Next time I will write about a long river walk. Really good Prague trip around Vltava River.

St Nicholas Church on Lesser Town

Bigdrobek — Thu, 21 May 2009 12:03:58 +0000

St Nicholas Church on Lesser Town is placed between Prague Castle and Charles Bridge. This big church have robust dome and thin bell-tower and they are an inseparable part of the Prague Castle skyline. The size of „the church building“ is monumental: it is 40 metres wide and 60 metres long. Construction of church building was commenced by master-builder P.Bos who was shortly replaced by Giovanni D. Orsi. To build the church need almost 70 years, the decisive phase began only after 1702 and that according to the new variant, the authorship of which is ascribed to Kristof Dientzenhofer. He died in 1722 and the building was finished by his son Kilian I. Dienzenhofer. Construction of the Church of St Nicholas significantly contributed to the development of height Baroque architecture in Prague.

The interior of the Church comes across as dramatic, as does its outer appearance. The frescoes were painted by artist Jan Lukas Kracker. Statues in the Church of Saint Nicholas were made by Ignac Frantisek Platzer, there are more than 50 of them. The most valued monuments of art preserved in the Church are set of paintings, created by K. Škréta, exhibited in the gallery. The paintings represent the so-called „Passion Cycle“, created during 1673-74.

Opening time and price of tickets:
Winter period: November -February: 9am – 4pm
Summer period: March – October: 9am – 5pm
Adult CZK 70
Student CZK 35

Church website: http://www.psalterium.cz/en/start_en.php

Vysehrad, Karlstejn and Jewish town

Bigdrobek — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:17:26 +0000

I have been traveling around the sights, castles and church a lot. Here are some photos from Jewish Town, but I have not been there, because the entrance fees CZK 300 for five synagogues and commentary. Then I’ve visited Vysehrad look-out, commentary and Church (just 30 CZK for entrance) and the nicest place was the Karlstejn castle. So here are some photos from these places.