Discover the Wonders of the Historic Centre of Prague
One of Europe’s smaller capital cities with a population of just over a million, Prague still draws crowds by the millions every year. As a cultural, artistic and historical European centre it is easy to see why this Czechoslovakian city is a tourist hotspot.
Home to one of the world’s most impressive collections of architecture, from Art Nouveau and Renaissance to Gothic and Baroque, the historic centre of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites and makes an awe inspiring spot to visit.
Due to its fairly compact size, Prague is easy to navigate so take advantage of its accessibility and have a stroll around the historic centre. As it goes, walking is by far one of the best ways to soak up some of this city’s most majestic splendours.
The Old Town is a great starting point as its home to several sights and attractions that are all well worth a visit. The famous Astronomical Clock has been telling time and attracting crowds since 1490. Every time the hour on the astronomical clock strikes, a mechanical show commences for all to see. Wooden statuettes of the twelve apostles ‘walk’ from the windows in the upper part of the clock. Once the apostles procession is over they return inside the clock, a cockerel flaps and crows in an alcove and the chimes of the hour are then heard.
In addition, the entertainment of the hourly mechanical show the clock is an architectural highlight and a truly unique experience to behold.
You can take a trip across the iconic Charles Bridge to Prague’s Town Hall. The bridge itself was built in 1357 and offers a postcard perfect scene; the perfect place for a holiday snap! Heralding the entrance to the Charles Bridge, and guarding any approach from either side is the blackened and aged looking Bridge Tower.
At the heart of Prague’s historic centre, the Old Town Square is dominated by the Church of Our Lady of T?n and the Town Hall itself. A central hub since the 10th century and Prague’s main market place until the beginning of the 20th century, the Old Town Square houses an eye pleasing array of pastel-coloured buildings of Romanesque and Gothic origin.
The Church of Our Lady of T?n is a landmark of the old town and dates back to the late 14th century. The church has several magnificent steeples around 80 metres in height which dominate the square and make a splendid sight to see.
Another Church worth a look is that of St James, an attractive Baroque building from the 14th century which has 21 altars and some fine frescoes.
There is also an myriad of hotels in Prague, so whether you want to stay in the Old Town or elsewhere, there’s sure to be accommodation to suit your needs and make your stay complete.
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Adam Singleton writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.
