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Prague Castle




A little Prague promo...



The Prague Castle is the key statement in Prague. A little bit like the Eiffel Tower in Paris, or Buckingham Palace in London.

The castle can be seen beautifully from Charles Bridge as well as other areas around the centre. It is worth visiting Letna park to enjoy views from a different angle and see the castle from a more 'local' perspective instead of the tourist stereotype.

On the castle grounds instead, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the golden city, best at sunset/evening, but it is obviously up to individual taste. The castle, apart from being adorned by St Vitus Cathedral, is surrounded by beautiful gardens often blessed with art expositions. Additionally you can explore the Golden Lane, which is filled with cute houses and a lot of charm. The castle is also guarded by slightly 'less serious' guards than you would find in London... and certainly with less amusing uniforms than a fluffy tall hat... :)

It is difficult to write about the charms, elegance and beauty of the castle with just words. I think pictures say it all... so here they go.

Prague Castle view from a different 'bridge'.

the typical night view of Hradčany (including the castle) and Charles Bridge.

The Golden Lane or 'Zlatá ulička" in Czech 

On a misty day...

Taken from Orloj Tower 3 years ago. My view of Prague.

And that was my little introduction to the Prague Castle and all its magnificence :)

Have you been there? Of course...

- "I've been to Prague. It's a beautiful place, just amazing."  - a typical tourist.
      
We Praguians do not say we are from the Czech Republic. We say we come from Prague.

As was once said, Prague is a great city whose glory will touch the stars. 

Prague or "Praha" [czech] is a city of all possible surprises.  Even to those who believe that there is still no electricity in the Czech Republic, that we each have a cow in our kitchen to provide milk, and that our men hunt for food outside with sticks... Especially to those, and you know which countries you are from, Prague comes as a big surprise.

As my home city, I think Prague is amazing. It is rich in culture, it is romantic, exciting, mysterious, young and old, full of life and mainly it is unique.

Like many cities, it represents something different. Like London represents ultra-cool-fashion-central slash amazing night life, great food, cosmopolitan multicultural heaven --- and Paris stands for cliched romance, stunning architecture, artistic expression and that elegant cool, well Prague stands for none of what I just said, because it is completely unique.
Each city represents something to someone. There are no two same places in the world, which is what makes travelling so exciting.

So from now on, my little world travel guide will take you on a trip through Prague... and then through the all-now-developed nation of Czech Republic.

Enjoy ;)