Destination Feature - Prague
Destination Overview
Prague will Captivate Your Senses
The City of a Hundred Spires, the Golden City, the Mother of Cities and the Heart of Europe – These are all names for Prague, the largest UNESCO URBAN heritage site in the world. Prague is also an exciting city that offers a mix of art, music, dance, film and theater. This gem of original European architecture is a beautiful and romantic city with breathtaking views, quiet gardens, rides on riverboats and relaxing strolls along narrow cobblestone lanes.
Even with its history of more than a thousand years, the Czech capital is still a thriving modern city with luxury hotels, excellent restaurants offering traditional Czech and international cuisine, trendy clubs and enchanting pubs.
Discover 5 ways to experience Prague city
1. UNESCO listed sites
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Prague's historical centre has an area of 866ha (Hradčany and Prague Castle, Malá Strana, the Old Town including Charles Bridge and Josefov, the New Town and Vyšehrad). Since 1992 it has been listed by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site. |
2. European city of culture
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Prague is one of nine European cities to hold this prestigious title which it gained thanks to its numerous museums and galleries housing unique collections, tens of theatres and important concert halls which host performances by world famous artists. |
3. A city of love
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A walk through the gas-lit narrow streets, a kiss under a tree in blossom in a Baroque garden, a cruise on a historical steamship, night time at a castle or chateau, a ride on a steam train, a wedding in a chateau park – all of these are ingredients in the cocktail that is Prague. And it's up to every visitor which ingredients to add. |
4. Shopping and culinary delights
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Famous Czech glass, costume jewellery, celebrated Czech beer, natural cosmetics, culinary specialities, world-famous brand names – all these come with a guarantee of quality and at a very reasonable price. |
5. Golden Prague
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This name was given to the city during the reign of Czech King and Holy Roman Emperor, Charles IV, when the towers of Prague Castle were covered in gold. Another theory is that Prague was called 'Golden' during the reign of Rudolf II who employed alchemists to turn ordinary metals into gold. |
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