The glorious city of Central Bohemia-Prague

It was almost dusk when we arrived in Prague. Before the plane landed, under the small glass window, we could see endless fields, cutting the Central Bohemian plain into random patterns, with rows of red and orange roofs. Under the golden setting sun, it is three-dimensional and vivid. The bright golden color flashes before our eyes, as if the house is alive and dancing.

The plane landed at Václav Havel Airport. From Prague Old Town, you need to take 2 buses. The second bus is a rail tram. Under the guidance of this retro tram, I seemed to also Travel back in time from modern times to ancient Prague.

The roads in Prague’s Old Town are almost all paved with pebbles, rather than cement or asphalt roads. The railroad tracks are embedded in the gravel roads, making the historical context of the ancient city particularly clear and leaving behind its history. mark.

Prague’s picturesque streets make every photo look like a movie album. What’s interesting is that even the sightseeing cars that attract tourists are unique classic cars with customers sitting on them. Traveling through the city of Prague is really exciting, and it is integrated with the well-protected old city. Every appearance is so stunning and eye-catching, like walking out of a movie screen.

Sleeping in the ancient city is an immersive experience. The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Prague, close to the Lennon Wall, is also a luxury hotel with a simple texture. Although it is not stunning at first sight, you can find every Every detail is made to fit the historical accumulation of the ancient city of Prague, leading people to dream in a leisurely, calm and peaceful way.

I am used to exploring every corner of the city as soon as I open my eyes, so I got up early and said good morning to Prague in the morning light. The couple beside the Charles Bridge had already struck a pose before the bustling crowd came; in the Old Town of Prague, where no one was coming or going, everything was back to how it was before.

There is also an interesting legend about Prague. It is said that the princess at that time had many prophecies in her Libnew Castle in Central Bohemia, one of which predicted the glory of Prague. One day she had a vision "of a great city whose glory reached the stars! I saw it in the forest on a steep cliff beside the Vltava River, and there a man was cutting out the thresholds for a house. (prah), and a castle called Praha will be built there. Princes and dukes will bow at the threshold, bowing to the castle and the city that surrounds it, so as to be respected and respected. **The honor of knowledge, the whole world must praise it." Whether this legend is true or not, Prague was indeed gradually formed around the High Castle built condescendingly on the right bank of the Vltava River in the 9th century. Later, another castle was built on the other side of the river, which is today's Prague Castle.

The Vltava River, known as the mother river of the Czech Republic, has 17 bridges, large and small. Of course, the most famous and oldest one is the Charles Bridge. People say that you have not been to Prague unless you have walked 9 times on the Charles Bridge. Although it is a bit exaggerated, it cannot be completely denied. In the two days in Prague, I walked 5-6 times in total, because It is the connector between the old city and the Prague Castle. While strolling around, I magically walked to the bridge again. I simply took another look at the unique sculptures on both sides of the bridge that are hundreds of years old.

Compared with the evening, Prague in the early morning seemed a little lonely and even a little dull, but I still couldn’t help but walk aimlessly on the streets of the old city and take pictures. The surroundings were so quiet that it was as quiet as the old city. Have a conversation and listen to your heart.

From the Old City Hall to the Powder Tower, from the square fountain to various Gothic and Baroque cathedrals, there is a story at every corner, and you can listen to the story every time you stop. I had heard of "Prague Square" before I came to Prague. In fact, there is no Prague Square, its name is Old Town Square. The most famous thing in the square is the astronomical clock with the Twelve Apostles sculptures telling the time every hour. Every few minutes before the hour, many tourists gather under the clock tower waiting for the hour bell.

Climbing to the top of the Astronomical Clock is another visual experience. The entire red roof is undulating and not chaotic. The overall impression of Prague architecture is that the top of the building is particularly rich in changes, and The colors are extremely dazzling and it is known as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. It is worthy of being the first city in the world to have an entire city designated as a World Cultural Heritage.

This is also an excellent location overlooking Prague’s Old Town Square. Standing on the top of the tower, you can understand why Prague is called the City of Thousand Towers.

Prague Castle is located on the hills on the west side of the Vltava River. It has a history of more than 1,000 years. For more than 60 years, the offices of successive presidents have been located in the castle, so it is also called the "Presidential Palace". In addition to the castle, the castle area also has the Cathedral of St. Vitus, which has been expanded many times, the Old Royal Palace and the Golden Lane, the place of ancient alchemy.

Prague is the starting point and end point of many stories of joy and sorrow. It condenses the essence of Czech art and the joys and sorrows of history. Its beauty is bright and elegant, with a touch of melancholy. It is the music of Mozart and Vivaldi, the novels of Kakafka and Milan Kundera, and a place where art and dreams intertwine.

As night fell, I stood on the hill in the castle garden for the second time, looking at the Vltava River and the distance as far as the eye could see. When the sky turned from pink to purple and then to velvet Like indigo, the city slowly lights up. When the churches and streets are lit up little by little, Prague returns to its original mysterious appearance.

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