Prague, or „Praha“ is a living wonder.  This city that was founded by the legendary Líbuše in the 8th century still stands the passage of time.  It was been a witness to some of the world’s greatest disasters and triumphs and has the the passage of some of the world’s greatest empires.   The Golden City, the City of Spires is a testament to tradition, beauty and the everlasting spirit of the Czech nation.

When you enter the great city today, you are immediately pressed by the sheer beauty of its architectural wonders.  Whether you are meandering on Old Town Square,  or shopping on the world famous Wenceslas Square, you will find an atmosphere that pulls you in.  You may feel you have been transported to an earlier age and find yourself living the past.  And then, you are vaunted back to the present as the old and the new come together in an instant.

Prague has so much to offer that a minimum of three days is in order.  The medieval city has so many treasures just lurking around every alley that you will need at least 1 day to explore.  Then of course, the amazing Pražký Hrad, Prague Castle, is a wonder unto itself.  The largest castle complex in the world offers the visitor the chance to walk in the footsteps of some of history’s greatest personages.  Maria Theresa, Franz Kafka, Adolf Hitler, Vaclav Havel; all of these people have graced the halls of this grand castle/palace and left their everlasting legacy.  More than 1200 years this castle has stood and it has been a dominant representative in the story of Europe’s journey from the Dark Ages until modern times.

The visitor has so much to comtemplate the it might seem overwhelming.  But Prague allows the visitor many options.  In addition to its great structures, there are plenty of green areas that offer some respite from the hustle of the city.  The Prague TV Tower and Petrin Hill give the visitor exquisite views of this wonderful city.  And one can also visit the rich religious majesty of Prague.  While perhaps not so much today, religion has played a monumental role in the sociopolitical framework, not only of the Czech Republic, but Europe as a whole.  Prague has seen the great religious conflicts and been the vanguard for many of Europe’s religious wars, as well as the seat of one of Europe’s largest Jewish quarters.  Today one will find many churches, synagogues and monastic communities that continue the great religious traditions of this land.

Praha, the city of Mozart and Mucha, is waiting to great you and to allow you a glimpse into Europe’s sublime and sometimes, caustic past.