Prague City Breaks

Founded in the 9th century Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. The city lies on the River Vltava and the city centre is a designated Unesco World heritage site. Prague was chosen as the capital of the newly formed Czechoslovakia after the First World War. With an industrial background Prague also boasted magnificent architecture and was to become known as the “city of a hundred spires.” After first been occupied by Nazi Germany and then living under the shadow of the “Iron Curtain” the citizens of Prague finally gained their freedom with the fall of the Berlin Wall under a new independent Czech Republic. The city has a huge and varied art collection ranging from Art Nouveux to Baroque and Gothic to Neo-Classical.

Other must see attractions include the New Town with the historic Wenceslas Square, the Astronomical Clock, Prague Castle the largest castle in the world or the Metronome a giant functional metronome that looms over the city. You can also see the National Museum or State Opera. For the sports minded take a look at the second largest sports arena in the world the Strahov Sports Stadium.The city has an integrated transport system incorporating 3 metro lines and the Prague Tram System and is served by Ruznye International Airport. Prague has plenty of cafes and restaurants and cheap apartments and Hotels to match its vibrant nightlife and with the introduction of low cost cheap flights, Prague has become one of the most popular short stay destinations in Europe. To book Prague flights, search for the Czech Republic- Prague under the flight only search.

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