The Incredible Cobbled Streets Of Prague
Prague is the largest city as well as the capital of the Czech Republic. Located on the beautiful swan filled Vltava River, it has been even the seat of Holy Roman Emperors within its long history. But its history goes even further back as it has been proven that the specific area where Prague lies was actually settled as near as the beginning of the Paleolithic age, which puts it about when stone tools of various sorts were developed!
The beautiful Charles Bridge has been erected to connect the new district to what is referred to as Old Town. Built in the 10th century Prague, features Vyšehrad, referred to as the Prague Castle. It presides over the exceedingly beautiful Vltava River. It is a castle built by Baroque builders who used many pieces of eecclesiastical art within its walls. In fact the Vyšehrad, contains the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul. It also holds the Vyšehrad cemetery where Antonín DvoÅ™ák, a brilliant Czech composer is buried, among other notables.
Old Town evokes many historical personages, but it seems to easily hark back in 1091. The very center of it is found in the Old Town Square, where it is watched over by the Church of Our Lady of Týn as well as the Town Hall. Powder Gate is one of the entrances to Old Town, and was of course so named because it was once used to store gunpowder. Today it is open to visitors and offers tremendous views of Old Town.
Though the streets are cobbled and date back to long ago history, there is an art nouveau building that houses a huge concert hall, many restaurants and small shops. It is called the Municipal House. Be sure not to miss the mosaic at the entrance.
In Old Town is a pedestrian only street named Celetná Street, which probably has the most notable historically, and architecturally important homes found in Old Town. Of these be sure and visit the House of the Black Madonna, which houses a part of the Czech Museum of Fine Arts, which has a stunning exhibit of the Czech Cubism. The façade of the building itself is full of cubist design from its cubist balcony railing to its angular bay windows. Also inside the building is Grand Café Orient, which interestingly enough is actually the lone surviving Cubist interior to be found in the world.
Not all of Prague deals with ancient architecture and history, for at night Prague comes to life with underground rock clubs and theatre bars that have wonderful small DJ sets as well as fun, but tight dance floors. There are a good number of unpretentious but definitely high-quality clubbing locales all over Prague.
As for accommodation Prague, there is a plethora of fine Prague hotels, but those who are “in the know” prefer to stay in rented holiday Prague apartments, which are considered the best way of accommodation in the city. Many of these apartments in Prague are located within some of the larger homes in Old Town even, allowing you to be in the very center of much of Prague that you desire to see, as walking is the preferred mode of transportation in Prague. Be sure to select the best Prague lodging!
In terms of accommodation Prague have so many options, if you want to be in a comfortable and private place you should rent one of the Prague apartment.
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