Five Places to Visit in Prague

The city of Prague is the capital and the largest city in the Czech Republic, Prague is also the fourteenth-largest city in the European Union. The city is located in the north-west part of the country on the . The city of Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe with its cathedrals, gold-tipped towers, church domes and a whole a lot of other beautiful sights for its visitors to see.

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1. Prague Castle –This castle is the biggest ancient castle in the world according to Guinness World Records, The castle rises like a dream above the city that offers beautiful views of the areas below it. There can also be located is the Cathedral of St. Vitus and its lookout tower. The Castle Picture Gallery, and several palaces and museums and the beautiful Royal Garden. There you can also watch the Presidential guard and the changeover of the guards on duty on the hour. The entrance ticket cost 350 CZK and an audio guide will costs you an additional 350 CZK.

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2. Old Town – The place is Prague's historic centre that includes a lot of historic buildings and monuments, the most notable is the famed Astronomical Clock (Orloj), the pure GothicTýn Church, Jan Hus monument, and the mural-covered Storch building. A wonderful place to see to enjoy those places mentioned above.

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3. Charles Bridge – This Bridge connects Old Town with Lesser Town and its construction was started in the 14th century and is now considered as one of Prague's most beautiful structures. In daytime the place is a bustling place full of trade and entertainment, as musicians play and a lot of artists sell their paintings.

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4. Josefov – This place is a historic Jewish community and is an interesting place to see for its well preserved synagogues. The Old New Synagogue is Europe's oldest active synagogue and is rumored to be where the resting place of the Prague Golem. Other attractions in the area include the Old Jewish Cemetery, which is the oldest in Europe. The Old New Synagogue is not a part of the Jewish museum, so if you wish to see everything, you must buy a combined pass to all of the Jewish attractions that cost 480 CZK.

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5. New Town – The place was established as an extension of Old Town in the 14th century, though much of the area has now been reconstructed. The main attraction in New Town is Wenceslas Square, a commercial square that has many stalls, shops and restaurants and midway down this historic boulevard, one can find some trendy discos, as well as parks and arcades.

Photo Credits (Flickr CC): Wenceslas Square by lostajy

These are just some of the places that you can visit in Prague. There are much more to see and do especially if you spend more days in this beautiful city.

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