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Prague – The City of A Hundred Spires
Prague: A History
According to legend, Prague was founded by Libuse (the youngest daughter of an Ancient Czech ruler, Krok) and Premysl (an ordinary ploughman). They begun the Premyslid Dynasty and built the Prague Castle on the western bank of the Vltava River.
Later on, the city became an important trading seat of Bohemian Kings and Dukes. In the 8th century, Prague flourished under the reign of Charles V, King of Bohemia. The city became the trading pot of merchants in Europe.
From a single castle, the city grew to a multicultural capital of a modern European State.
In 1918, Prague became the capital city of Czechoslovakia. However, when Czechoslovakia split into two countries in 1992, Prague became the capital city of a new European country – the Czech Republic.
Since then, Prague was named the City of A Hundred Spires. The tall towers and tapers are a common sight in the city's castles, churches, cathedrals and buildings.
It has the largest ancient and medieval castles in the world. Many of these castles are listed in the Guinness book of records and the UNESCO World Heritage Declaration.
Because of its ancient settings, Prague has been the cultural centre of Europe. It is the perfect classical venue for outstanding performing arts, symphony orchestras and Opera concerts. Prague is also hosts to many famous national art galleries, museums and theaters.

Tourism
Prague's historic past, beautiful sceneries, outstanding architecture and rich culture has attracted tourist from all over the world. It is now the 6th most visited city in Europe after London, Paris, Rome, Madrid and Berlin.
Its major attractions are considered to be one of the world's most beautiful collections of architecture.
From Art Nouveau, Baroque, Renaissance, Cubist, Gothic and Neo-Classical to ultra-modern architecture, Prague will surely satisfy every tourist's dream of artistic revelation.

Prague Famous Tourist Spots
Some of the most popular and famous tourist spots in Prague include:

The Prague Castle
The Prague Castle was believed to be first built by Prince Borivoj from the Royal Dynasty of Premyslids. Its premises included a castle, three churches and a monastery. Since the Premyslid Dynasty, Prague Castle has undergone a series of reconstruction.
From Romanesque Style, it was rebuilt into Gothic Style, then Neo-Gothic Style. In the late 16th century after a terrible fire, Emperor Rudolph II ordered its reconstruction into Renaissance Style. During his reign, the castle was turned into a national centre for art and science. It has also been a gallery for exquisite collections. In the late 18th century, during the reign of Empress Maria Theresa, Prague Castle was rebuilt into Baroque style, its current appearance.
Since 1918, Prague Castle has been the residence of the President of the Czech Republic.

Vysehrad
Also known as the “castle on the heights”, Vysehrad is the one of the most popular attractions in Prague. It was built in the 9th century by Libuse and her husband Premysl.
Vysehrad is famous for its beautiful parks and castle grounds. It also offers panoramic scenes of the historic city. From the castle, tourists can view the bridges over the Vltava River, the Gothic ruins of Libuse baths and the Prague Castle.

Stare Mesto (The Old Town)
Before Charles IV, the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia founded the New Town in the 14th century, Stare Mesto was the first settlement of Prague. According to ancient record the Old Town has 13 gates, a huge moat and thick walls which provided the City with a strong defense.

Prague Astronomical Clock
Prague Astronomical Clock or Prague Orloj is a medieval astronomical clock found on the southern wall of the Old Town Square in Stare Mesto. It was used as an instrument and device for predicting the positions of the Sun, Moon, the planets and stars.
The Orloj has three main components. One is the astronomical dial which represents the Sun and Moon. Second is the “Walk of the Apostles” which is a clockwork of the figures of the Apostles. Lastly, the Calendar Dial which featured 12 medallions that represents the 12 months of the year.

Events and Activities in Prague
After tours to scenic spots, you can also make your stay memorable by visits to various Prague events and activities all year round.
Here are some of the sporting events or activities you can enjoy in Prague:

Football
Football is the most popular sport in Prague. The football season runs throughout the year except on July and January. Games are played on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Tickets are around 50-230 Kc.

Ice Hockey
Ice Hockey is also another favorite sport for Czechs. As a matter of fact, the Czech National Ice Hockey team won the Olympic Gold in 1998. They also won the International Ice Hockey League championship eleven times!

Clay Pigeon Shooting
The perfect game for teenagers and the older generation. It is a very thrilling and competitive event. It requires intensive concentration, a perfect aim and a good eye. The game can last for 3 hours. A maximum of 6 people can participate in the activity.

Paintball
If you want a more adventurous activity, you can invite your buddies to paintball. It is a new sport. It is either played on Cisarska Louka, an island in Prague or in the old Vysehrad Fortress. The guns and equipment are similar to Airsoft and the play is similar too, but the bullets are paintballs which splatter on impact.

Accommodation in Prague
Being one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, Prague offers a wide range of accommodations. In fact, the city is can provide the best and most suitable accommodation for up to 3 million tourists a year.
The city offers thousands of luxurious hotels, modest pension houses, affordable Prague apartments as well as a range of cheap bed and breakfast and hotel accommodation.
During the peak season, which runs from April to October, tourists are advised to book an accommodation in advance. They can take advantage of the city's reliable travel agencies which are accessible online. So advance hotel and room reservations are made easier and simpler.
Whether you are a meticulous business traveler, a honeymooner or back-packer, Prague offers numerous accommodations that suit your lifestyle, personality and budget.

Getting Around the City
One of the best things that tourists love about Prague is that it is a “walkable” city. You can literally visit the city's historic spots on foot!
On the other hand, Prague's public transportation consists of minibuses, shuttles, trams, boats and trains. Some say that Prague's public transport is the best and most organized public transport system in the world.
You can ride a bus, mini-bus, shuttle, tram or train to get to even the furthest corners of Prague at an affordable fare. Meanwhile if you want to have a more personalized experience, you can take a taxi.
But you do not catch a taxi on the street. You have to call time-proven taxi companies. Taxi cabs are usually at your service within 10-15 minutes after you call. And only time-proven taxi companies can guarantee you of a fair price.
You can also rent a car in Prague. Just be sure to memorise the city's parking zones which are marked with different colors on the ground.
Orange zone – 2 hours maximum parking time
Green zone – 6 hours parking time
Blue zone – reserved for residents and local companies
Or if you want to explore Prague in an intimate and special way, you can opt for boats. Yes, boats stationed along the Vltava River are used for short sailing and river cruising tours. You can also use them as an alternative for travelling around Prague.

Safety
Prague is considered as one of the safest places to live. It has a low crime rate and is safe even at night.
However, it is still a big city with more than a million inhabitants and thousands of tourists every season. So it will not hurt to take common safety precautions.

Should you encounter any emergency, here are Prague's FREE emergency phone numbers:
150 – Fire fighters
155 – Medical emergency
156 – City police
158 – State police
112 – Unified European Emergency Assistance

So if you are looking for a modern day fairy tale setting vacation complete with castles, historic past and excellent artistry…
Visit the City of A Hundred Spires
Prague