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Prague – “the city of hundred spires”

Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic and also the biggest city of the country. They city, set on nine hills, is often called “the city of hundred spires”, “the city of gold” or “the queen of cities”. Its beauty, culture, gastronomy and the wide range of Czech beers attract tourists here.

Prague sightseeing

Let’s start our sightseeing in the castle built at the top of the hill, the Hradčany (Castle District), then we walk across Charles Bridge and we soon get to the Old Town Square where we can see the Prague Orloj (astronomical clock). We finish our trip in the city center. The historic center of Prague was included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1992. In the evening, we might go to have dinner to one of Prague’s traditional pub. Read the rest of this entry »