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Whether you know it as the “city of a hundred spires” or “the golden city,” Prague is one city you must see while here in Europe. In 1989, after the Berlin Wall fell, the Velvet Revolution crowded the streets of Prague as Czechoslovakia finally freed itself from communism and Soviet influence. In 1993, after the split of Czechoslovakia, Prague became capital city of the new Czech Republic.
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Since the fall of the Iron Curtain, Prague has become one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. It was relatively untouched during the world wars and as a result, the majority of its historic architecture has remained true to form. While walking the streets of Prague, be sure to look up. You’ll see beautiful murals, ornate statues and even a gold cherub or two. If you are an architecture buff, then you will appreciate Prague’s pristine and varied collections of architecture, ranging from Art Nouveau to Baroque, Renaissance, Cubist, Gothic, Neo-Classical and ultra-modern.
Must-see sights include the picturesque Charles Bridge, Tyn Church, the Astronomical Clock, the John Lennon Wall, Old Town (Stare Mesto) and the Old Town Square, New Town (Nové město) with its busy and historic Wenceslas Square, Prague Castle (the largest castle in the world) with its St. Vitus Cathedral, Petrínská rozhledna, an observation tower on Petrín hill, which is nearly a 1:5 copy of the Eiffel Tower, the National Museum and
the Malá Strana (Lesser Quarter).
Some souvenirs you might want to pick up while in Prague include Bohemian crystal stemware and glasses as well as chandeliers. We found a great shop with pashminas for a good price, too. It pays to explore and ask questions: the Czech people are very friendly and love to help. Great opportunities for unforgettable photographs are everywhere.
USO offers a combo tour to Prague which includes the city of Karlovy Vary. Check with RTT for tours as well. If you drive, it is approximately 552 kilometers (343 miles) from Frankfurt.
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