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The document provides information about attractions to visit in Prague, Czech Republic, including Prague Castle, the largest ancient castle in the world located on a hill overlooking the Vltava River, and the Old Town Square, home to the Gothic Tyn Church and famous Astronomical Clock from 1410. It also briefly mentions attractions in Krakow, Budapest, and other Central European cities, and recommends escorted tour options from companies like Globus and Tauck to visit these areas.
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- 4. Prague Castle.This is the most visited tourist attraction in the city, not without good reason. The Prague castle, former home to Czech kings, Holy Roman Emperors, and past presidents of the Czech republic is the largest ancient castle anywhere in the world. The giant complex sits on a large hill on the left bank of the Vltava River. It features the Gothic style St. Vitus cathedral, inside of which you can view some old and detailed Czech tombs. You can also climb the bell tower and take in the view of the castle and Prague’s Old Town from the highest point in the castle. Take a walk down the Golden Lane and check out the shops that were originally housing for the palace guards. You can also watch the changing of the palace guards every hour on the hour, similar to the ritual outside of London’s Buckingham Palace. Click here to view Central Europe tours.
- 5. Astronomical Clockin Old Town Square. The Old Town Square is popular spot for both visitors and locals alike. Here you’ll find outdoor cafes, pubs, restaurants, galleries, shops, and other entertainment. You’ll also find the Gothic Tyn church, which is interesting to explore. By far, the most popular attraction here is the Astronomical Clock. The clock was installed back in 1410. It is the third oldest astronomical clock in the world, and the oldest working astronomical clock. The intricate clock is a marvelous display of medieval craftsmanship
- 6. Angle View ofOld Town Square, Old Town, Prague
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- 12. Spisske Podhradie andSpisska Kapitula
- 14. Government house atthe base of the Danube River Fisherman Bastion Built between 1899 – 1905 Got its name because a fisherman defended the city walls during the Middle Ages
- 15. View of theCity of Budapest
- 16. Interested in visitingthese 4 European Jewels? The most popular ways to travel through the region are on an escorted tour. For example, Globus tours has a trip called The Best of Eastern Europe that visits Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, the Czech Republic and Germany in 14 days. You spend 2 nights each in Warsaw, Krakow, Budapest, Vienna and Prague allowing plenty of time to see all of the beautiful areas pictured here. If you have less time, Globus also has a 10 day trip called Imperial Splendors that begins in and end in Munich with overnights in Prague, Budapest and Vienna as well as a stop in Bratislava. For a more upscale land tour, consider Tauck tours. They offer a 14 day trip that begins in Warsaw and visits Cracow, Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna and Prague with a focus on Jewish Heritage sites. These special departures explore, in depth, these poignant places, including Schindler’s factory & Plaszów concentration camp in Crakow, the crematorium in Auschwitz- Birkenau, Dohány and Kazinczy synagogues in Budapest, Hundertwasser Haus, the Hofburg and the Jewish Museum in Vienna, and Terezin Concentration Camp near Prague. If you are willing to leave Poland for another time, another amazing way to travel the region is by river cruise. You can begin with 3 nights before the cruise in Prague and then board a one week cruise in Nuremberg where you visit towns in Austria, Slovakia and end in Budapest. Popular companies that offer cruises through the region are Uniworld, AmaWaterways, Avalon Waterways and Tauck River Cruises.