A city built as you would imagine it
from a fairy tale picture book.
A city so rich with history,
making it an
absolute pleasure to walk its streets,
learning about the layers upon layers
of historical figures and stories.
Beautifully maintained and
restored...this city is a treat for the eyes...
and what an oh-so-playful sight it is for your inner Knight or inner 'Dame' (princess)!
I was only able to spend a few days
in Prague but managed to see a few different things and taste lots of goodies,
which I’d love to pass on to you.
Happy traveling through my eyes...
TO DO (or rather...what we did):
Try a free tour of Prague with 'New Prague Tours':
Prague is a city so full of history
and the abundance of gorgeous buildings have so much more to offer than just
their pretty sight. Therefore, Prague deserves for every visitor to embark on a
properly guided tour. I came across this 3.5 hour tour of Prague old town. Not
only is this tour fantastic (quality guides, fun and information-rich), it is
also FREE! Make sure you book in your name ahead of time on their website. Click here to access the website.
A favourite new learnt fact I’d like
to leave you with:
Walking around Prague, you will see
the word ‘Bohemia’ or ‘Bohemian’ used a lot. I wasn’t sure exactly why but our
tour guide soon explained the following…
Bohemian refers to a resident or native of the former Kingdom of Bohemia, either in a narrow sense as the region of Bohemia proper or in a wider
meaning as the whole country, now known as the Czech Republic. In English, the word "Bohemian" was used to
denote the Czech people as well as the Czech language before the word "Czech" became prevalent.
As we know, "Bohemian" may also denote "a
socially unconventional person, especially one who is involved in the arts."
This forms a separate meaning derived from the French word
“Bohemian” referring to "gypsies," or Romani people, because Romani people were thought to come from Bohemia (now the Czech Rep),
or because they perhaps entered the West through Bohemia".
Source: Wikipedia
The Prague Castle:
The Prague Castle is a stunning
sight, which dominates the city’s skyline. It is a jumble of styles and
influences, which perfectly illustrated the shifting demands of its occupants
and conquerors over the last millennium. The imposing St Vitus’s Cathedral is
visible from everywhere in town – so dominant and impactful when standing at
its base - it humbles all its visitors. Other highlights
within the castle complex include the Old Royal Palace, which has excellent
historic and architectural displays; Basiica of St George; the Lobkowicz
Palace, which now has a fully fledged museum.
Antique Shop(ping!!):
If you like antique shopping and can
allow yourself to bring home something small, this place is a must. I could
have spent hours in here, rummaging through piles of old books, cupboards of
vintage teacups and glasses, and endless vintage homeware goods. Very
affordable! We definitely didn’t leave empty handed.
Located on Vitečná street in
Prague 5
EAT & DRINK:
Tricafe – Craving a
good coffee or even finding it hard to locate a coffee shop where they put ‘soy
milk’ on the menu!? This is your place. The guy who runs this place is
extremely nice and spent a lot of time in New Zealand. He has brought back some
individual coffee-culture touches to Prague, making this place a gem.
Located close to Charles Bridge at Anenska 3, Prague 1.
The Bakeshop – Oh my
goodness! This place is a dream. Every type of baked good you would wish for
(Cupcakes, muffins, cookies, cakes, macaroons, etc.), as well as gorgeous
salads, soups, quiches and other savoury treats. This place is popular for a
reason. Click here for the website.
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The Bakeshop |
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The Bakeshop |
Strudel from Šusta Štrúdl – (This tip comes from another source. Click here to access) “Prague's food
nerds relish the chance to inform you that the great place you've just
discovered has been around forever. To those of you who already knew about
Šusta Štrúdl, 1) Well done and 2) Why didn't you tell me? This one's kind of a
cheat since strudel is as Czech as it gets. But we think Šusta Štrúdl qualifies
for its departure from the traditional Czech variety and the fact that it's an
international sensation having been deemed the best in Prague by the Travel
Channel.”
Jeseniova 29, Praha 3
(Open Monday–Friday
9:00–12:00 and 13:00–17:00)
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Šusta Štrúdl |
Café Louvre – Feel like an
aristocrat and grab a coffee and cake in this Viennese-style café house. Click here for the website.
Café Savoy – Unfortunately
I wasn’t able to try their goods, but I hear that their cakes are delicious.
Vítězná 5, Mala Strana Monday to Friday
8am-10:30pm Saturday and Sunday 9am-10:30pm. Click here for the website.
Lokal – We all know
that one of the popular prides of the Czech culture is beer! I’m not a beer
connoisseur but when in Prague, you’ll have to try their local favourite
Pilsner Urquell, as well as some local Czech food to complement the experience.
This place seems to be popular and offers beer on tap. Click here for reviews and address.
Lehka Hlava Restaurant (translates to ‘Clear Head’) – As my time was limited in Prague, I wasn’t able to
review many restaurants but am happy to share this one. A vegetarian restaurant
with funky interior design. The food won’t blow your socks off but the menu is
fun, flavoursome and varied. To drink I had coconut water, a warm goats cheese
salad to start and an Asian rice noodle veggie stir fry as my main (a range as
you can tell J). Definitely worth a visit but you can skip dessert at
this place and grab something sweet elsewhere. Make sure you book ahead as it’s
a popular place. Click here for the website.
For more ideas on Prague:
Click here to access a very cool city guide from Design Sponge.
A fun source, which I use a lot when traveling.
Click here to access a very cool city guide from Design Sponge.
A fun source, which I use a lot when traveling.
Until we meet next, beautiful Prague.
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