Be romantic in Prague!

Prague is one of the most romantic cities in the world (maybe after Paris, of course). It was founded on nine hills and it has long history full of colourful happenings. There are two ways to see the history: you can view Prague romantically or in tragical way (Stalin, the Jewish, Prague Sprint, young boy burnt in the main place, Cold War.. There are a lot to know about it!). I choose to tell you about the romantic side of the city.

First of all, you have to know that until 1784 Prague was divided in four different cities which now are four different districts: Staré Město (old city), Hradčany (castle), Malá Strana (small area), Nové Město (new city); and some years later there was built one district more: Josefov (Jewish district).

The most romantic area is Staré Město where you can visit enchanting cathedral and funny astronomic clock. The Tower Clock, built in 1410, is one of the main attractions in Prague. Every hour it rings and the parts of the clock start to move: the skeleton (death), the Turk (lust), the man with the mirror (vanity), the peripatetic with a bag (avarice) and the twelve apostles. Next to the Tower Clock there are lot of coachmen with their carriages to bring you to visit the city.

Not far away, there is the Charles Bridge, fascinating during the day and lovely in the evening. In the day time the bridge is full artists. During the evening you can walk along the enlightened Vitava river and see how the moon light reflexes in the water.

Hradčany is also captivating area, where you can visit the old Charles Castle which is placed up on a hill. From there you can see Prague with another view. If you are already in Hradčany, do not miss a beautiful street named Golden Lane. It is a little alley in between little workshops painted in many beautiful colours.

Malá Strana area has lot of the old and colourful alleys that can be explored.

Nové Město, on a contrary to Staré Město, is full of new buildings and it is completely modern. Nové Město, more specific Wenceslas Place, is place for a sad episode where a young boy burnt himself as a protest in 1969.

The Jewish district, instead, may arouse you with a sad humour. Old Jewish Cemetery and the Hebrew clock are few of the main attractions. The clock is on the top of the Old Town Hall.

Prague is in the middle of Bohemia so take the possibility to buy a glass vase or a glass tray. There are a lot of Prague hotels to choose from! You can find a nice Prague hotel in internet or maybe search a hotel in Prague when you are already there. Moreover Koruna, the currency of Czech Republic, is cheap so Prague is more economical than some other big cities in Europe.