Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic, is a very popular travel destination and has a strong transient population of visitors and tourists. The city has a wonderful history and architecture and this attracts a number of tourists. In recent years though the city known locally as Praha, has also attracted a younger crowd and also stag and hen weekend groups. Listed below are 5 reasons to visit Prague for your holiday.
1. Hradcany – This region is the location of the famous Prague Castle which was founded many centuries ago and is a testament to Prague’s fascinating history. Tourists exploring the region of Hradcany will find that it can take up the better part of your day. Hradcany is also home to many monuments like the architectural masterpiece of St. Vitus’ Cathedral.
2. Cubism – Fans of architecture and Cubism will fall in love with Prague’s Nove Mesto region. This area will surprise visitors with its impressive display of homes designed with Cubist architecture as its theme, upholding the typical Prague mentality of embracing everything new.
3. Shopping – Tourists will be spoilt for choice when it comes to shopping in Prague. The city is known for its crystal and glassware items, in addition to its leather goods and couture clothing. Precious stones like Garnets set in metals are also very popular with tourists. There are some very nice stores and boutique style shops to be found in many backstreets and alleyways and shopping in this city can be a lot of fun.
4. Czech Beer – This is one of the beverages in Prague that most tourists are guaranteed to like. The beers in Prague are renowned among locals and tourists for its quality as well as its extremely reasonable prices. Prague is also the point of origin for the famous Budweiser Beers. As well as the beer you might well enjoy the Czech food. Based on a staple diet, the food is basic but is very tasty and quite affordable, if you avoid the main tourist streets.
5. Kafka Museum – Tourists with even the most remote interest in Kafka, history or literature in general will be drawn to this museum that chronicles the life and times of Kafka. His works, correspondence and personal items are on display here. There are several excellent museums in addition to the Kafka museum and if you are a museum fan then a few days in Praha is time well spent.
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