ROCS Holidays - Prague 2021

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P r a g u e i s e q u a l w i t h P a r i s i n t e r m s o f b e a u t y . I t s r i c h h i s t o r y g o e s b a c k a m i l l e n n i u m . A n d t h e b e e r ? T h e b e s t i n E u r o p e

Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic (Czechia), a country located at the heart of Central Europe, bordered by Austria, Germany, Poland and Slovakia. In the Middle Ages, Prague became the capital of Charles IV’s Bohemian Kingdom, with Prague Castle the seat of the empire. And the city has played a pivotal role in the region ever since. Prague’s epic history has produced a city full of beauty, of stunning Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque era buildings, and of majestic squares. In modern times, the statist communist era of the mid-20th century has given way to dynamic capitalism. Tourism has helped drive the city’s regeneration, transforming grey run-down buildings into bright elegant restaurants, vibrant bars and swish hotels. The city centre is compact and the finest areas are mostly pedestrianised, so Prague is best explored on foot; from Wenceslas Square on one side of the city to Prague Castle on the other is just a 30-minute stroll (walking via the Old Town, across the river and through the Lesser Town). The first thing to do in Prague, therefore, is simply to wander through the streets and magnificent squares, to revel in the atmosphere and to admire the stunning architecture all around. Prague has its fair share of stores selling the latest international brands, and the largest shopping mall in the city centre is Palladium Shopping Centre. In terms of locally produced goods, aside from Škoda cars the most well-known product is Bohemia Crystal. The finest Czech glassware is sold in a number of shops in Prague.

PRAGUE 2021

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