A Guide to Prague

Anyone who has had the responsibility of organising aoverlooking Prague.
hen or stag party has more than likely had theOld Town Square - Charles Bridge leads you to
destination of Prague suggested as an ideal location.Prague's Old Town Square, which started life as the
Over the years it has become an increasingly popularcentral marketplace in the late 12th century. It's most
choice, and anyone who's spent any time in Prague,notable site includes The Astronomical Clock or Oloj,
has no doubt witnessed hordes of Brits - and otherwhich is mounted on the southern wall of the Old
European - clad in their specially-printed On the Stag inTown City Hall. Popular with tourists who come en
Prague T-shirts, meandering their way from bar to bar.masse to witness the hourly mechanical clockwork
Europe has been united by the flights revolution. Forshow of figures and other moving sculptures known
the first time, people from across the continent areas "The Walk of the Apostles".
able to converge in one location for celebrations ofThe Castle District - Prague Castle is one of the
one's final night of pre-marital freedom. Prague, itworld's biggest, at around 570 metres in length and 130
seems, can sometimes feel like Stag Night City.metres in width. The castle district's main attraction is
But don't let the stag party invasion put you off visitingSt Vitus Cathedral, considered to be the most
what many consider to be one of Europe's mostimportant church in the country and also an excellent
beautiful cities, because even if you aren't planning onexample of Gothic architecture that took nearly six
going out on the tiles wearing L-plates, there's stillcenturies to build. The castle is also home to several
plenty to entice you to this charming location.museums.
Surviving World War II with considerably less damageWenceslas Square - Here you will find an abundance
than other major urban areas in the region has allowedof the restaurants, bars and clubs. Renowned
Prague to retain an impressive collection of historicalhistorically for events such as the Velvet Revolution
architecture and sites of interest. So much so, in fact,that saw half a million protestors succeed in
that you will probably only manage to glimpse aoverthrowing the socialist government in 1989.
fraction of what Prague has to offer if you are onlyNowadays, the square is popular amongst tourists
visiting for a weekend.attracted by its vibrant nightlife. There are also many
Some of the sights not to be missed include:strip clubs located on and around the square, which
Charles Bridge - one of Europe's finest medievalhelps make Prague the stag party magnet that it has
bridges, which was the only means of crossing thebecome today.
river Vltava to the Old Town and Prague Castle untilAll these sites, and a lot more, are easily accessible if
1841. The kiosk owners, painters and other tradersyou take advantage of Prague's excellent transport
who seek the attention of the many tourists that crosssystem. Prague Integrated Transport (PIT) combines
the bridge daily can be a distraction. Instead, perhapsbus, tram, train and metro, which makes it possible to
you should consider crossing the bridge at night,get within five minutes' walk of essentially any part of
whereby you get to fully appreciate the spectacularthe city centre.
views of Prague Castle, which is tastefully lit on the hill