Despite the masses of tourists that have descended on the Czech capital in recent years — especially in summer — Prague remains one of Europe’s most attractive and atmospheric cities. It’s most famous for the winding cobbled streets of its two UNESCO-heritage listed historic centers (Old Town and Malá Strana), which are lined with immaculately preserved gothic, baroque, and renaissance buildings, and peppered with historic sights like the Powder Tower, the Astronomical Clock, Charles Bridge, and the Royal Palace. But the city has kept up with contemporary European trends too, and has chic bars and swanky nightclubs, convivial and upscale cafes and restaurants, plus some seriously hip fashion and design stores. Traces of the city’s communist past can also be discerned in trendy districts like Žižkov and Holešovice, which are home to an increasing number of vibrant community spaces, indie art galleries, and street food spots.
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Publish date : 2017-01-05 04:24:20
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