My travels over the years have brought me to a number of different places. In 2005 I travelled through Austria and Poland and returning to Eastern Europe meant seeing the the beautiful architecture once again. The pace of life is evident when you step outside of the Italian tourist-infested tourist district. And it's important to step outside those districts. The masses of smoking, rude, inconsiderate Italian student tourists that have been dragged by their teachers and chaperones really couldn't care less about the historical significance of the Jewish cemetery or the Astronomical Clock with it's intricate workings.
Summary: escape when you can and go for a wander along the river. The views of the city are fantastic and the crowds much, much thinner.
Prague is an extremely well laid-out city. The 3 metro underground lines combined with the tram lines make getting around the city extremely easy. I stayed outside the downtown core at Hotel Anna in the district of Vinohrady and getting to the centre of town was extremely easy. The metro stations even have their own art:
My favourite bits of Prague (aside from the amazing food) would have to be, in no particular order:
- The Prague Castle (specifically St. Vitus Cathedral)
- The view from tower of the Astronomical Clock
- The Old Jewish Cemetery (approximately 100,000 people are buried there)
Ride a tram or two. Get lost in the windy streets and enjoy the slower pace of life. Oh, and the cheap, cheap food.
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