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About Prague in Czech
Aquavista are delighted to offer property for sale in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. Prague is widely regarded as one of one of the most beautiful cities in the world and is one of Europes most popular tourist destinations. Aquavista bring to you exceptional quality property at excellent value.Area Guide
A quick guide to Czech
Prague
The city of Prague is the jewel in the crown of the Czech Republic and is one of the fastest developing regions in all of Europe. Over the past ten years the city has transformed itself into a modern European metropolis attracting both the young and old from across the world. Streets teeming with smiling faces, lively cafes, busy bars and clubs throbbing with dancers all testify to Prague's powers of attraction for the young at heart. This magical city of bridges, cathedrals, gold-tipped towers and church domes gives a romantic and cultural atmosphere that is impossible to forget . Prague is a city of contrasts with serene green isles on the river and peaceful parks draping the city's seven hills and yet steps away there are architectural treasures and the bustling street life of the city centre.
- Prague Castle • The Estate Theatre • The Lesser Town • Charles Bridge • Kampa Island • Prague New Town • Wenceslas Square • National Museum • Charles Square • The Jewish Quarter
The
river Vlatva runs through the city separating the old town on the east
side from the museums, galleries, cathedrals and the royal palace on the
left side. The Old town square, Prague's heart since the 10th century and
its main market place until the beginning of the 20th century, has been
in the past the scene of great events, both glorious and tragic. With pastel-coloured
buildings of Romanesque or Gothic origins including the Kinský Palace,
the House of the Stone Bell and the Štorch House, the Old Town Square
also offers visitors a number of restaurants, cafés, shops and galleries.
Prague can be fun no matter what the season, although the biggest party
happens only once a year on New Years Eve, dozens and hundreds of other
events take place every night in every season - Prague is never boring.
With excellent transport links the city is also very easy to get round.
Prague Castle is one of the most popular tourist
attraction in Prague. It is listed in the Guiness Book of Records and is
the largest ancient castle in the world. Constructed in the 9th century by
Prince Booivoj, the castle transformed itself from a wooden fortress to the
imposing form it is today. The castle has three courtyards and has always
been the seat of Czech rulers as well as the official residence. One of the
breathtaking and the most photogenic views of the Castle can be seen right
at the bridgehead of the Charles Bridge.
The Estates Theatre Built
in 1783 it is Prague's oldest theatre and one of the finest examples of Neo-classicism.
Mozart's opera "Don Giovanni" had its premiere there on 29 October
1834.
The
Lesser Town was founded in 1257 on the slopes
below the Prague castle and it is the part of Prague
least affected by resent history. Lesser Town Square
started as a market place and has always been the centre
of life in the Lesser Town, however, today there are
official buildings and restaurants. The important buildings
include the St Nicholas Church, the Town Hall, the Sternberg
Palace and the Smioický Palace.
Charles Bridge Named
after the Emperor Charles IV in the 19th century the Charles Bridge is Prague's
most familiar monument. It was completed in 1400 and it connects the Lesser
Town with the Old Town. Although it is now pedestrianised, it withstood wheeled
traffic for 600 years. There are marvelous views of the Vltava river Valley,
the Žofín, Stoelecký Island, the Old Town and the Lesser
Town.
Kampa Island is often
known as the Venice of Prague. Originally there were only gardens on the
island but it was also used for washing clothes and bleaching linen. In the
17th century the island became well known for its pottery markets. Today
it is an elegant part of Prague with a village-like character.
Prague New Town The carefully
planned New Town is twice as large as the Old Town, and
was mainly inhabited by tradesmen and craftsmen. During
the late 19th century its outer fortification was demolished
and redeveloped to its present appearance, however, it
is not particularly attractive to tourists because of its
modern look.
Wenceslas Square - Originally
a horse market, took its present name in the mid-19th century.
The Square is the main centre of modern Prague surrounded
by shops, cinemas, office blocks, hotels, restaurants and
cafés
National Museum Founded
in 1818 as a regional natural history museum, the architectural
symbol of the Czech National Revival was completed in 1890
and stands at the upper part of the Wenceslas Square. Its
hall, façade, staircase and ramp are decorated with
sculptures made by famous artists and inside the building
are many historical paintings. There are changing exhibitions
as well as permanent collections devoted to archaeology,
anthropology, mineralogy, natural history and numismatics.
Charles Square - Originally a cattle market, the square was founded by Charles IV as the main centre of Prague's new side. It is the largest enclosed square in Prague and one of the largest in Europe and although it is now surrounded by busy roads it is still a nice place to sit and relax.
The Jewish Quarter - The Jewish presence in Prague dates back to the city's founding over 1,000 years ago. Prague is still filled with many Jewish historical sites that testify to its rich past as one of the major European centres of Jewish life.
