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AVERAGE RATING 
Prague, the ancient capital of Charles IV's Bohemian Kingdom, has played a pivotal role in the development of Central Europe since the Middle Ages. An epic history has made Prague one of the most beautiful cities in the world and today tourism is a major force. Prague is not overrun by tourism, but its effects are evident for all to see. Much of the post-communism reconstruction and regeneration of Prague has been driven by tourism, as ancient buildings have been transformed into fine restaurants and stylish hotels. Prague's city centre comprises four areas, spanning both banks of the Vltava River. On one side: the Old Town (Stare Mesto) with the Old Town Square; the New Town (Nove Mesto) with Wenceslas Square; and, the Jewish Quarter (Josefov). On the other side: the Lesser Quarter (Mala Strana) which leads up to Prague Castle. The main areas close to the city centre are: Hradcany (at the rear of Prague Castle), Vinohrady, Holesovice, Smichov, Karlin and Vysehrad. Key Prague Tourism Fact: Prague is a compact city. Stay in a hotel or apartment in Prague 1 and you can walk to all the sights and attractions. From Prague Castle on one side of the city to Wenceslas Square on the other is just a 25 minute stroll. |
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Prague is Fab
Reviewed by Helen on 24-4-2008 (Leeds) |
| Prague is a lovely place to visit day and night, tram service confusing, beware of the taxis they will rip you off. Plenty of McDonalds if you don't eat local food, some restaraunts can be expensive and drinking in the sq can be expensive too. Need good walking shoes to get around. Easy enough to use the metro to get to and from the airport as long as you can get a metro map off the internet before making your journey. If you are near the park go inside, there is a bar beer only 60p a pint. |
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