This landlocked Slavic country is home to one of the world's loveliest cities, Prague, as well as many also lovely smaller cities, towns, and countryside. Top draws include Bohemia's beer and classic health spas; the wine and vineyards of Moravia; and gorgeous landscapes, ecotourism, and adventure in natural places like Český Ráj (Bohemian Paradise), Krkonoše National Park, and the Moravian Karst.
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TokarskyUp in the Krkonoše Mountains, it´s a great choice for mixing a bit of winter fun with a visit to magical Prague, a two-hour drive away (and a bit over three hours by bus or train). With a history reaching back to at least the 16th century and a resort town since the mid-19th, much of its architecture dates back to the Art Nouveau 1920s (when Franz Kafka was among the many Czechs who came here on holiday). The ski areas Svatý Petr (with an FIS World Cup black run and a big snow park)…
Read more…Victor Block Up in Prague (its Old Town Square shown above), Prague Castle was built more than 1,000 years ago and reigns as the largest in Europe, a complex stretching over 18 acres with historic chapels, residential quarters, galleries and gardens. The site served in the distant past as the seat of power for kings of Bohemia, and the crown jewels from that era are hidden in a secret room. And in the charming town of Český Krumlov, museums deal with topics as disparate as marionettes and the…
Read more…Harley´s Bar Prague "Overtourism" is a hot topic these days in the travel sector, and the popularity of a number of destinations continues to burgeon, cities especially in Europe such as Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dubrovnik, Prague, and Venice have found themselves grappling increasingly with its challenges. With the influx of visitors, the delicate balance between tourism and local life is at risk. In response, the Czech Republic (aka Czechia) is implementing measures such as bar-crawl bans…
Read more…Alternative-Prague.com Although lots of you know that the Czech Republic’s capital is one of the world’s most monumental cities with its elegant squares, Baroque buildings and must-sees – such as the Charles Bridge, majestic Prague Castle, the Jewish Quarter, and the Old City Hall’s astronomical clock – there’s also a cool, alt, and youth-driven side to Prague, going back to the graffiti and street art of famous John Lennon Wall of the Malá Strana neighbourhood (which actually predated the…
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