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OLD TOWN SQUARE
Old Town Square is the beating heart of Prague's historic center. Also known by its Czech name Starometske Namesti, it is overlooked by some of the most important buildings in the city, such as the Church of St. Nicholas, the Town Hall with the astronomical clock, and the Church of Santa Maria di Tyn. In the center of the square stands the monument to Jan Hus, placed here to celebrate the 500th anniversary of his death. The square is one of the busiest in Prague, and is constantly besieged by tourists at all hours of the day and night. Here in December the characteristic Christmas markets are held, and it is the perfect place to sip a good beer or taste some local delicacy in one of the many restaurants that overlook it.
Old Town Square is the beating heart of Prague's historic center. Also known by its Czech name Starometske Namesti, it is overlooked by some of the most important buildings in the city, such as the Church of St. Nicholas, the Town Hall with the astronomical clock, and the Church of Santa Maria di Tyn. In the center of the square stands the monument to Jan Hus, placed here to celebrate the 500th anniversary of his death. The square is one of the busiest in Prague, and is constantly besieged by tourists at all hours of the day and night. Here in December the characteristic Christmas markets are held, and it is the perfect place to sip a good beer or taste some local delicacy in one of the many restaurants that overlook it.
ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK OF PRAGUE
The astronomical clock of the Prague City Hall tower is located in the Old Town Square and is one of the most popular attractions for tourists visiting the city. Dating back to the fourteenth century, as well as being very valuable from an aesthetic point of view, it comes alive at the stroke of every hour. In fact, next to the clock there are four statues: a skeleton, a Turk, a man with a mirror and a traveler, which represent the deadly sins, and which come to life at all hours to the delight of tourists who admire and photograph from the low what happens, celebrating the arrival of the new hour of the day with thunderous applause.
The astronomical clock of the Prague City Hall tower is located in the Old Town Square and is one of the most popular attractions for tourists visiting the city. Dating back to the fourteenth century, as well as being very valuable from an aesthetic point of view, it comes alive at the stroke of every hour. In fact, next to the clock there are four statues: a skeleton, a Turk, a man with a mirror and a traveler, which represent the deadly sins, and which come to life at all hours to the delight of tourists who admire and photograph from the low what happens, celebrating the arrival of the new hour of the day with thunderous applause.
SQUARE SAN VENCESLAO
Wenceslas Square is another of the must-see places in Prague. It is actually of a very particular shape, as it is 750 meters long and only 60 meters wide, which actually makes it a large avenue. Two important monuments overlook it, such as the National Museum of Prague and the Grand Hotel Europa. It was here that the Prague Spring began, the revolt of the city's inhabitants against the Soviets, when student Jan Palach set himself on fire on January 16, 1969. But also in the past Wenceslas Square was a place of popular demonstrations: here on 28 October 1918 the independence of Czechoslovakia from the Austro-Hungarian Empire was declared.
Wenceslas Square is another of the must-see places in Prague. It is actually of a very particular shape, as it is 750 meters long and only 60 meters wide, which actually makes it a large avenue. Two important monuments overlook it, such as the National Museum of Prague and the Grand Hotel Europa. It was here that the Prague Spring began, the revolt of the city's inhabitants against the Soviets, when student Jan Palach set himself on fire on January 16, 1969. But also in the past Wenceslas Square was a place of popular demonstrations: here on 28 October 1918 the independence of Czechoslovakia from the Austro-Hungarian Empire was declared.
THE DANCING HOUSE
The Dancing House is a Prague building designed by Vlado Milunic and Frank Gehry in the Nove Mesto district. It dates back to the mid-90s of the last century and its particular style, although initially the subject of controversy among the locals, has made it one of the attractions of Prague that should not be missed. It is also known by the name Fred And Ginger, the names of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, as the construction resembles a couple of dancers. Originally it was supposed to be a cultural center, but it was never built. In return, on the seventh floor there is an excellent restaurant from which you can admire a splendid view of Prague from above.
The Dancing House is a Prague building designed by Vlado Milunic and Frank Gehry in the Nove Mesto district. It dates back to the mid-90s of the last century and its particular style, although initially the subject of controversy among the locals, has made it one of the attractions of Prague that should not be missed. It is also known by the name Fred And Ginger, the names of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, as the construction resembles a couple of dancers. Originally it was supposed to be a cultural center, but it was never built. In return, on the seventh floor there is an excellent restaurant from which you can admire a splendid view of Prague from above.
JEWISH QUARTER
The Jewish quarter, called Josefov, is the area where the Jewish community of Prague has lived since the 10th century. Here there are some monuments not to be missed during a visit to the city, such as the old Jewish cemetery, closed in 1787, and some interesting synagogues such as the Spanish Synagogue or the Pinkasova Synagogue, which became a symbol of the Jews of Prague exterminated during the Second World War by the Nazis, who were over 80 thousand. Today, Josefov is a trendy and trendy neighborhood, very pleasant to visit. The Jewish community of Prague continues to exist, and is found in the Old Synagogue, the High Synagogue and the Jerusalem Synagogue, located however in the Nove Mesto district.
The Jewish quarter, called Josefov, is the area where the Jewish community of Prague has lived since the 10th century. Here there are some monuments not to be missed during a visit to the city, such as the old Jewish cemetery, closed in 1787, and some interesting synagogues such as the Spanish Synagogue or the Pinkasova Synagogue, which became a symbol of the Jews of Prague exterminated during the Second World War by the Nazis, who were over 80 thousand. Today, Josefov is a trendy and trendy neighborhood, very pleasant to visit. The Jewish community of Prague continues to exist, and is found in the Old Synagogue, the High Synagogue and the Jerusalem Synagogue, located however in the Nove Mesto district.
GOLDEN LANE
The Golden Lane, in Czech Zlata Ulicka, is a small street located in the Castle district. Its origins date back to the 16th century, when it was the area where the emperor's guards stayed. It takes its name from the goldsmiths who lived on this street during the 17th century. Its alternative name, Alley of the Alchemists, is actually a stretch: no alchemist has ever lived or worked here. It is one of the most interesting things to see in Prague thanks to its small houses, painted in bright colors, which today largely house souvenir shops, and also a museum of medieval armor.
The Golden Lane, in Czech Zlata Ulicka, is a small street located in the Castle district. Its origins date back to the 16th century, when it was the area where the emperor's guards stayed. It takes its name from the goldsmiths who lived on this street during the 17th century. Its alternative name, Alley of the Alchemists, is actually a stretch: no alchemist has ever lived or worked here. It is one of the most interesting things to see in Prague thanks to its small houses, painted in bright colors, which today largely house souvenir shops, and also a museum of medieval armor.
THE MOLDAVA RIVER
The Vltava River, is the largest river in the Czech Republic, and flows through the center of Prague, one of its symbols. It is not too long, only 430 kilometers, but in Prague it reaches truly enormous dimensions. In Prague it is crossed by 18 bridges that connect the two sides of the city. Do not miss a walk on both: on one side you can admire the Castle district, on the other the spiers of the churches of the Old Town. The Vltava in Prague has flooded twice in recent years: in 2002 and 2013, leaving behind various damages, some of which took years of work to be repaired.
The Vltava River, is the largest river in the Czech Republic, and flows through the center of Prague, one of its symbols. It is not too long, only 430 kilometers, but in Prague it reaches truly enormous dimensions. In Prague it is crossed by 18 bridges that connect the two sides of the city. Do not miss a walk on both: on one side you can admire the Castle district, on the other the spiers of the churches of the Old Town. The Vltava in Prague has flooded twice in recent years: in 2002 and 2013, leaving behind various damages, some of which took years of work to be repaired.
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NIGHTLIFE
In the center of Prague, a few hundred meters from the hostel, you will find an extraordinary offer of pubs, restaurants and some of the largest and most beautiful nightclubs in Europe. While in the Mala Strana area a more intimate and relaxed atmosphere prevails, in the Charles Bridge area and in the historic center it tends to be late in discos and clubs. Usually you go around the 4 most important discos: the Duplex, in Wenceslas Square; the Karlovy Lázne, the largest nightclub in Central Europe, a stone's throw from the Charles Bridge; the Klub Lávkam in Old Town Square and the Lucerna Music Bar, frequented mainly by young people from Prague.
These are the most famous ones, but on the street you will notice an offer of entertainment of all kinds, including some excellent jazz clubs and some tourist traps, including several erotic clubs.
In the center of Prague, a few hundred meters from the hostel, you will find an extraordinary offer of pubs, restaurants and some of the largest and most beautiful nightclubs in Europe. While in the Mala Strana area a more intimate and relaxed atmosphere prevails, in the Charles Bridge area and in the historic center it tends to be late in discos and clubs. Usually you go around the 4 most important discos: the Duplex, in Wenceslas Square; the Karlovy Lázne, the largest nightclub in Central Europe, a stone's throw from the Charles Bridge; the Klub Lávkam in Old Town Square and the Lucerna Music Bar, frequented mainly by young people from Prague.
These are the most famous ones, but on the street you will notice an offer of entertainment of all kinds, including some excellent jazz clubs and some tourist traps, including several erotic clubs.
SHOPPING IN PRAGUE
The largest shopping area is the one in the center at the end of around Wenceslas Square. Its sidewalks are crowded with visitors and clubs, where you will find high fashion items in music shops, small shops and bookstores. The other important shopping area is at the end of Wenceslas Square, between Na Prikope and Narodni Trida streets. There are many shopping malls here including the famous Palladium Shopping Center.
In the Old Town there is Via Parizska, the luxury street of Prague that is home to the famous brands of international fame, such as Dior, Armani, Boss and Luis Vuitton, while in the adjacent streets you can admire the shops of Czech fashion designers.
The largest shopping area is the one in the center at the end of around Wenceslas Square. Its sidewalks are crowded with visitors and clubs, where you will find high fashion items in music shops, small shops and bookstores. The other important shopping area is at the end of Wenceslas Square, between Na Prikope and Narodni Trida streets. There are many shopping malls here including the famous Palladium Shopping Center.
In the Old Town there is Via Parizska, the luxury street of Prague that is home to the famous brands of international fame, such as Dior, Armani, Boss and Luis Vuitton, while in the adjacent streets you can admire the shops of Czech fashion designers.
