Picturesque Prague
In 1993 the Velvet Revolution saw the end of communism and Czechoslovakia, and the birth of the Czech Republic, with Prague remaining as the capital. The Republic borders four countries, German, Poland, Slovakia and Austria; and in May 2004 it became a me... more - travel report by
mistybleu
Traveller in Prague
I heard stories about Prague's crammed streets and crowds of tourists.
Believe me, this is TRUE.
Even in September, when the holiday season is almost over, Charles Bridge and the Old Town Square are the stomping ground o... more - travel report by
marianne
Prague AGAIN? There's plenty left to be said.
There is so much and it’s hard to know what to sacrifice. I largely sacrificed the ‘New Town’, which is not very new at all, unless you include Visehrad. [See favourites]. I found the idea of the Jewish Museum special to Prague and that is also below, as... more - travel report by
davidx
SILVER TOWN
Kutna Hora is 70 km southeast of Prague and an easy day-trip from the capital.
Trains leave from Hlavni Nadrazi, Prague main station, and go via Kolin to Sedlec, Kutna Hora's main station 2 km northeast of the city centre. The distance is 70... more - travel report by
marianne
Bohemian Heritage
The aim of the group was at first to hit the centre of the Czech beer world “Budweis” very hard but while researching, our attention was directed always more to “Krumlov”, the nearby medieval town for its charm and UNESCO designation as a world heritage s... more - travel report by
rangutan
Prague: A Second Visit
Much has been written about Prague and I wonder what words to apply to this mysterious, jumbled, fantastic city. The city of Mozart, Dvořak, Smetena and Kafka. The city of art nouveau passages, cobbled streets, Bohemian crystal, souvenirs and tourist... more - travel report by
marianne
Literature is very thin about this little village but ever since the ascension of the Czech Republic into the European Union, serious efforts to boost tourism have been made. Slowly, its history and deep rooted cultures and traditions we... more - travel report by
fieryfox
Traveller in Brno
True to say Brno is less photogenic than Prague, but it is also less crowded and away from the standard tourist route. The city is worth a visit, if only to see the mummies in the crypt of the Capuchin Monastry.
The City Centre is compact and... more - travel report by
marianne
Fountains Galore
Olomouc gets its fair share of tourists. No wonder, because the city is a showcase of baroque fountains and buidlings.
The fountains are fed by fresh water springs and were built in the 17th and 18th cent. Their purpose was to supply the cit... more - travel report by
marianne
Where does one begin when exploring this maze of historical wonder? In a city guided tour, there are time constraints and it may be possible that some of the not so well known attractions will be excluded. My advice is that to vent... more - travel report by
fieryfox
