"it's hard to let the miles pass me by, yellow lines that blend together in my eyes and when the seasons change, again then i will too." – brandi carlile
I read in my book “Let’s go Europe: On a Budget” that the Countess Libuse stood above this next country’s Vltava River and declared, “I see a grand city whose glory will touch the stars.” This glorious city they speak of is the city of Prague and although it is not the next stop after London in my itinerary, but I have decided to go a little out of order because I felt like researching 
Prague since I don’t know nearly enough about it. From what I have read up until this point, Prague boasts cathedrals, palaces, and medieval architecture. It lies within the Czech Republic region and from what I heard is rich with culture and memorable experiences. For instance, among the many chapels that line the landscape, there is one in particular that stands out because of its unique building material. In the small village of Kutna Hora, which actually lies about an hour outside of the center of the city, there is a chapel filled with artistic and religious creations made entirely out of bones. Kinda creepy? Yes. But, nonetheless very intriguing.
The most recognizable site in Prague is the Charles Bridge and everything I read states that it is run over with tourists all the time and creates a bit of a precarious situations in terms of pick-pocketing but nonetheless it is a must see. According to “Let’s go Europe: On a Budget”, “five stars and a cross mark the spot where, according to legend, St. Jan Nepomucky was tossed over the side of the bridge for guarding the queen’s extramarital secrets from a suspicious King Wenceslas IV in the 14th century.”
Another important sight will be the Staromestske Namesti (Old Town Square) which is in the heart of the city. Within the Old Town Square, there is the astronomical clock, which draws crowds as it chimes every hour and depicts the skeletal Death emptying his hourglass as the procession of apostles’ marches by. Crossing right over into the Nove Mesto (New Town), we enter into the commercial center of Prague and we will feel right at home because they apparently boast American chain stores amid their businesses. We’ll definitely be checking out Wenceslas Square, which hosts department stores, discos, posh hotels, and casinos as well as Radio Free Europe which is headquartered in a glass building behind the National Museum. Radio Free Europe provides global news updates and advocates peace while continually keeping the public informed of the state of the world. Then we’ll head over to the Mala Strana to see St. Nicholas’s Cathedral which was graced with Mozart’s presence and talents when he visited Prague. The Cathedral now has nightly concerts featuring classical music.
I have heard that the nightlife in Prague is supposedly some of the best in all of Europe so I’m very excited to partake in that as well. Sitting on the banks of the River Vltava and in the shadow of the Charles Bridge lies the Lavka Bar and Club which has a huge open air patio and stays open as long as people choose to stay according to the books. No last call? Sounds a bit dangerous but also very fun. Another place we’ll have to hit up will be the Double Trouble Bar & Club which is a lively bar and club set in a gothic cellar in the old town center. There are too many places to outline in this one blog entry but I feel very confident that there will be no shortage of fun times to be had in Prague.
These sites have been really helpful in addition to reading my books:
http://www.pragueexperience.com/index.asp
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/czech-republic/prague/
http://www.prague.net/
Prague since I don’t know nearly enough about it. From what I have read up until this point, Prague boasts cathedrals, palaces, and medieval architecture. It lies within the Czech Republic region and from what I heard is rich with culture and memorable experiences. For instance, among the many chapels that line the landscape, there is one in particular that stands out because of its unique building material. In the small village of Kutna Hora, which actually lies about an hour outside of the center of the city, there is a chapel filled with artistic and religious creations made entirely out of bones. Kinda creepy? Yes. But, nonetheless very intriguing.The most recognizable site in Prague is the Charles Bridge and everything I read states that it is run over with tourists all the time and creates a bit of a precarious situations in terms of pick-pocketing but nonetheless it is a must see. According to “Let’s go Europe: On a Budget”, “five stars and a cross mark the spot where, according to legend, St. Jan Nepomucky was tossed over the side of the bridge for guarding the queen’s extramarital secrets from a suspicious King Wenceslas IV in the 14th century.”
Another important sight will be the Staromestske Namesti (Old Town Square) which is in the heart of the city. Within the Old Town Square, there is the astronomical clock, which draws crowds as it chimes every hour and depicts the skeletal Death emptying his hourglass as the procession of apostles’ marches by. Crossing right over into the Nove Mesto (New Town), we enter into the commercial center of Prague and we will feel right at home because they apparently boast American chain stores amid their businesses. We’ll definitely be checking out Wenceslas Square, which hosts department stores, discos, posh hotels, and casinos as well as Radio Free Europe which is headquartered in a glass building behind the National Museum. Radio Free Europe provides global news updates and advocates peace while continually keeping the public informed of the state of the world. Then we’ll head over to the Mala Strana to see St. Nicholas’s Cathedral which was graced with Mozart’s presence and talents when he visited Prague. The Cathedral now has nightly concerts featuring classical music.
I have heard that the nightlife in Prague is supposedly some of the best in all of Europe so I’m very excited to partake in that as well. Sitting on the banks of the River Vltava and in the shadow of the Charles Bridge lies the Lavka Bar and Club which has a huge open air patio and stays open as long as people choose to stay according to the books. No last call? Sounds a bit dangerous but also very fun. Another place we’ll have to hit up will be the Double Trouble Bar & Club which is a lively bar and club set in a gothic cellar in the old town center. There are too many places to outline in this one blog entry but I feel very confident that there will be no shortage of fun times to be had in Prague.
These sites have been really helpful in addition to reading my books:
http://www.pragueexperience.com/index.asp
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/czech-republic/prague/
http://www.prague.net/
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