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View All DealsHolidays to Prague team rambling castles with a duo of vibrant town squares, all washed down with some of the best beer in Europe.
Despite its nickname, today Prague has more than 500 spires dotting its skyline, including the iconic Prague Castle and the impressive St Nicholas Cathedral. The city boasts architecture dating back to the Renaissance and Baroque periods, and all the way up to the Cubist and Art Nouveau styles of the 20th century, so it’s no wonder the horizon’s become crowded with these soaring peaks. For the best views, climb the 299 steps to the top of the Petrin lookout tower – it’s got a panoramic sweep of the city.
Prague’s done the double – it’s got a square in the old town, and one in the new town, too. The Old Town Square’s home to an 80-metre-high church, and the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world. In Wenceslas Square, in the new town, you’ll find the National Museum, the statue of St Wenceslas, and a whole host of shops, cafés and nightclubs.
Prague’s roots lie firmly in art and culture, and it boasts a history of over 800 years. Alongside the classic paintings and sculptures on display in places like St Agnes’ Convent, you’ll come across plenty of street art as you wander the city’s avenues. The most notable can be seen on the John Lennon Wall – Prague’s answer to Berlin. See how many Beatles’ lyrics you can spot as you wander along its length.
You’ll find Prague’s Jewish Quarter, known locally as Josefov, nestled between the Vltava River and the Old Town Square. It’s home to six synagogues, and the Jewish Museum, which contains artefacts that survived the Second World War. The Spanish Synagogue is renowned as being the most beautiful in Europe, thanks to its impressive golden-domed ceiling and Arabic designs.
You won’t find any natural sandy stretches in landlocked Prague, but Vltava Beach makes up for it. It’s a manmade number, sat on the riverbank, and there are plenty of sunloungers to stretch out on. You’ll also find a huge swimming pool, as well as beach volleyball and badminton courts on offer.
A 40-minute drive out of the city gets you to Lhota Lake, a 25-hectare lake that lines up a sandy beach, a volleyball court, and a café. The water’s really clean here, so taking a refreshing dip’s the order of the day.
You’ll find Divoká Šárka pool nestled in a sprawling nature reserve, about 40 minutes’ drive from Prague city centre. To get to the water, you’ll need to walk through a narrow, rocky valley. There are two open-air swimming pools, a paddling spot for youngsters, and loads of sunbathing space.
Prague is a world-class destination for microbrewed beer, and there are countless breweries dotted around to visit – there’s even a beer spa. You’ll mostly find pale lagers on offer – they’ve got a light flavour and a warm golden colour.
A Czech and Slovakian delicacy, tlacenka’s not one for fussy eaters. It’s a cold cut of meat, which comes in a few different varieties. Usually, it’s the meat from a pig’s head, mixed with other meat off-cuts, and is seasoned with cloves, garlic and pepper.
A close cousin of its German and Austrian counterparts, Czech schnitzel is commonly made of pork, veal or chicken coated in breadcrumbs, and served with mashed potatoes and salad. Czechs wouldn’t go to a picnic without it.
Known as smazeny syr, this meal became popular during the communist period, when meat for making schnitzel was hard to come by. In this dish, a slice of cheese is coated in breadcrumbs, deep-fried, and served up with salad, potatoes, and a dash of mayonnaise.
Anyone with a sweet tooth will love this traditional dessert. Sweet rolls are filled with jam, and baked so they form one large cake. They’re then torn apart and topped with vanilla sauce.
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