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Prague
Located on the River Vltava in central Bohemia,
Prague (Czech: Praha),
is the capital and largest city in
the Czech Republic.
As of
2007,
Prague had an estimated population of 1,194,407, with
1,941,803 living in the metropolitan area.
Prague is a very popular and beautiful city with many historic buildings and sites.
It is from this heritage that many of Prague's nicknames are derived:
"the mother of cities",
"the golden city", and most especially,
"city of a hundred spires".
Prague suffered less damage during World War II than
many other cities in central Europe,
and buildings can be found in many architectural styles including
Art Noveau, Baroque, Cubist, Gothic, Neo-Classical, Renaissance, as well as modern.
Some of the famous sights of Prague include:
- The Astronomical Clock
(Czech: Pražský orloj) - A
medieval astronomical clock mountained on the southern wall of the Old Town
City Hall in Old Town Square.
- The Charles Bridge (Czech: Karluv most) - A
picturesque bridge constructed during the 14th and 15th centuries.
- The Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius - which contains a museum to the Czechoslovakian
assassins of the Nazi Reinhard Heydrich
- The Lennon Wall - a historic wall which is filled with John Lennon and
Beatles inspired graffiti.
- The Old Town (Czech: Staré Mesto)
- The Petrín lookout tower
(Czech: Petrínská rozhledna)
- A 195 foot (60 meter) observation tower, which resembles
version of Paris' Eiffel Tower,
although vastly reduced in scale. Despite its comparative small size,
because the Petrín lookout tower is located at the top of a large hill, it reaches nearly the same altitude as
the Eiffel Tower.
- Prague Castle (Czech: Pražský hrad) - which is arguably the largest castle in the world,
and dates back to 870.
- Wenceslas Square
(Czech: Václavské námestí) - The center of business and culture
in Prague's New Town.
- Žižkov Television Tower - A large television tower on the top of a hill, with an observation deck
at 325 feet (100 meters) above ground level. Sculptures of crawling babies by the Czech artist,
David Cerný, were added to the tower's pillars in
2000 as a temporary
installation, but made a permanent addition in
2001.
As well being its history, today Prague is also a center of culture. There are many theaters, museums
and galleries, and the cities hosts film, music, writers and fashion festivals and shows.
Because of its culture and historical heritage, is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations,
and the sixth most visited European city after
London,
Paris,
Rome,
Madrid and
Berlin.
Town and Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic Photographic Print
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Here are some posters of Prague:
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Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic
12" X 9"
Photographic Print
Artist: Walter Bibikow.
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Lit Up Bridge at Dusk, Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic
24" X 8"
Photographic Print
Artist: Panoramic Images.
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Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic
12" X 9"
Photographic Print
Artist: Walter Bibikow.
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Beautiful Prague, Czech Republic
12" X 16"
Art Print
Artist: Cyndi Schick.
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Dancing House (Fred and Ginger Building), by Frank Gehry, at Dusk, Prague, Czech Republic
12" X 16"
Photographic Print
Artist: Nick Servian.
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Astronomical Clock, Old Town Hall, Prague, Czech Republic
12" X 9"
Photographic Print
Artist: Jon Arnold.
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Here are some books about Prague:
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By Craig Turp
DK Travel
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DK Eyewitness Travel's full-color guidebooks to hundreds of destinations around the world truly show you what others only tell you. They have become renowned for their visual excellence, which includes unparalleled photography, 3-D mapping, and specially commissioned cutaway illustrations. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides are the only guides that work equally well for inspiration, as a planning tool, a practical resource while traveling, and a keepsake following any trip.
All DK Eyewitness Travel Guides to cities now include a new durable, oversized pull-out map with useful transportation information, a distance chart, a street and sight index, and practical information for getting around the city. |
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By Rick Steves
Avalon Travel Publishing
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With Rick Steves’ Prague & The Czech Republic, you'll create your own unforgettable tour of the "Golden City of a Hundred Spires." Walk across Charles Bridge at twilight, stroll the grounds of Prague Castle, and wander through the city's stunning Old Town Square. Venture beyond Prague with day trips to the medieval villages of Bohemia. Visit local vintners in Moravia, where you can enjoy a wine-cellar serenade. Take a dip in the peat-bog spas of Třeboň a great way to relax after a busy day of sightseeing. Rick's candid, humorous advice guides you to good-value hotels and restaurants in charming neighborhoods and villages. He gives you no-nonsense information on where to go and which sights are worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket. |
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By MobileReference
MobileReference
Released: 2010-10-07
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This illustrated Travel Guide is a part of the Mobi Sights series, our concise guides that only feature the most essential information on city attractions. This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. Inside you will find a locator map and a list of top attractions linked to individual articles. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included. This travel guide also features an itinerary with our suggestions for your travel route. Itineraries include links to individual attraction articles.
Please search for "Travel Prague," part of the Mobi Travel series, if you are interested in the complete travel guide that includes more maps and attractions with additional articles on history, cultural venues, transportation, districts, dining, accommodations, units conversion, and a phrasebook.
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With this travel guide you can turn some eReaders into an audio guides. For example, on the Kindle, just open an article and click Shift+SYM to activate text-to-speech. Put the speaker on the back of the Kindle against your ear and enjoy your virtual travel companion. Press Spacebar to pause/resume text-to-speech.
All travel guides in the Mobi Sights series are only $0.99. Search for any title: enter mobi (short for MobileReference) and a keyword; for example: mobi Paris. |
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By Neil Wilson
LONELY PLANET
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Explore Prague
Watch the spire-studded skyline loom out of the morning mist from Charles Bridge
Sip on a cool Pilsner and survey the rooftops from the beer garden at Letna park
Swap Habsburg history for edgy modern art in the iconic Veletrzni Palace
In This Guide:
Two expert authors with more than 40 years' Prague experience
Full-color section on Prague's captivating architecture
Go beyond Prague with our expanded coverage of excursions from the Czech capital.
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By Theodore Schwinke
DK Travel
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DK Eyewitness Top 10 Guides make any destination accessible by offering dozens of lists of the 10 best restaurants, bars, neighborhoods, hotels, local attractions, and much more. With insider tips for every visitor, the Top 10 series offers inside knowledge, and now contains a pull-out map and guide that includes fold-out maps of city metro systems, useful phone numbers, and 60 great ideas on how to spend your day. |
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By MobileReference
MobileReference
Released: 2011-02-20
Kindle Edition (348 pages)
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This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically and by category, making it easier to access individual articles. Articles feature information about attractions, landmarks, districts, transportation, cultural venues, dining, history and much more. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included. The guide is complimented by clearly marked maps that are linked to city attractions. An interlinked phrasebook as well as a pronunciation guide are included.
This travel guide also features an itinerary with our suggestions for your travel route. Itineraries include links to individual attraction articles.
NEW FEATURE: The attraction articles now include links to Google Maps. On a dedicated electronic reader with a slow connection and a primitive browser, Google Maps will display the attraction on the map along with metro stations, roads, and nearby attractions. On an internet-enabled device such as the iPhone and the iPad, Google Maps will even show you the route from your current location to the attraction you want to go to.
With this travel guide you can turn some eReaders into audio guides. For example, on the Kindle, just open an article and click Shift+SYM to activate text-to-speech. Put the speaker on the back of the Kindle against your ear and enjoy your virtual travel companion. Press Spacebar to pause/resume text-to-speech.
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Table of Contents:
Essentials: Phrasebook | Eat | Drink | Sleep | Stay Safe | Driving in Europe | Units Conversion
1. General: Tourist Office | Czech Republic | History | Climate | Economy | Education
2. Maps: City | Metro | Czech Republic | Czech Republic (detailed)
3. Transport: Get in | Get around | Tram | Airport | Metro | Petrin Funicular
4. By Area: Districts | Vltava | Petrin Hill | Get Out
5. Attractions: Top 10 | A-Z | Itinerary | Buy | Tours | Sightseeing Passes
6. Culture: Theaters | Museums | Events
7. Landmarks: Buildings & Structures | Churches | Castles | Squares |
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By Mark Baker
Frommers
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Wander the cobblestone streets of Prague's Old Town at twilight. See chapter 8. Detailed maps throughout Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas Insider tips from local expert authors |
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By Craig Turp
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Few cities have as much to offer as Prague, so it can be difficult to decide how best to spend your time, but the Eyewitness Travel Guide helps you to get the most from your stay. This guide will introduce you to Prague by locating the city geographically, setting modern Prague in its historical context. Learn about the city's main attractions and sights including a feature on the River Vltava. Discover other places around Prague with the day trips listed in the section Prague Area by Area. It is the carefully researched tips for hotels and restaurants, shops, markets, cafes, bars, entertainment and sporting events that separates this guide from the rest. Let the maps, photography and detailed illustration of the Eyewitness Travel Guide show you what others only tell you. |
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By Bumblehood Books
Bumblehood Books
Released: 2011-12-11
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Bumblehood Travel Guide to Prague offers comprehensive insight about many different topics of interest not available in other travel guides. Familiarize yourself with Prague people & culture, cuisine, history, landmarks and other information relevant to this beautiful urban metropolis. Discover charming restaurants, historic sites, trendy clubs and many other points of interest. Don't just visit Prague - get to know Prague with the Bumblehood guide! |
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