What is worth buying in Prague?

Prague is a beautiful place. Go to Prague Square. Prague Castle is also a place worth visiting. It is located in the hilly area of vltava river with a history of 1000 years. There are also the Old Palace, St George's Church and St Vita's Cathedral, all of which are worth visiting.

Unforgettable hot chocolate

In the morning, the first ray of sunshine came through the linen curtain. Gently pull it open, the faint sunshine has been sprinkled on the cold streets of Prague, dazzling white, probably because it has just driven away the vast night, slightly tired, still can not let people feel its warmth.

On the quiet street, there are almost no pedestrians, only empty trams jingle by occasionally. The whole city is still waking up, and a little coolness comes to mind.

Early morning in Prague

While it was still early, I came to the table, took out the city map prepared by the hotel for tourists, and began to do today's homework.

Prague consists of an old square, a small city and a castle area. There are also several characteristic towns around for sightseeing. I plan to visit the city that day, and then choose one or two towns to visit as appropriate.

I have no idea whether to stay in this city for a day or a few days, but I have to make a decision according to my own travel and feelings about this city. This has become the criterion for my travel in the next ten days. )

Prague city map

After finishing my homework, my heart is bright and clear. The helplessness and worry of the previous day have gradually dissipated with the darkness, replaced by a throbbing and excited mood, an attitude that will settle down when it comes.

I haven't had breakfast yet. By the way, I checked the local food and found a recommended restaurant, which is about 100 meters away from me. So, I simply cleaned up, took the homework I had written early and went to the restaurant happily.

Louvre coffee house

It is said that Kafka and Einstein often visit a century-old shop. In such a short time, I stumbled across and came to this restaurant (I didn't miss the store just around the corner because I didn't have any homework), which can definitely be regarded as a surprise at the beginning of the trip, and that kind of faint joy seems to me.

When I came to the restaurant, I found a window seat and looked at the menu that I couldn't understand at all. I called the waiter and asked him to recommend me. Finally, I ordered a cup of hot chocolate and a local dessert.

Delicious breakfast

I have never seen such hot chocolate. I shook the cup slightly from side to side, and the thick cocoa smell came to my nose. It seemed that if I didn't drink it right away, it would soon condense into solid chocolate.

So, I couldn't wait to take a sip. The thick slurry melts instantly in my mouth, and the temperature is just right. After passing through my lips and teeth, a small amount of serosity flows down my throat to my abdomen and heart, completely wrapping my lonely heart, and I only feel a hot air flowing from my heart to my whole body.

Food can comfort people and give them happiness.

Simple restaurant interior

While enjoying the food, I looked around the restaurant. It was empty when I arrived, and it was soon crowded with people. I looked at the guests at each table, and from their expressions, I could tell whether they were tourists or locals.

Generally, local people are reading newspapers leisurely and concentrating on their own breakfast. Tourists, like me, are overwhelmed by the fresh environment around them, and those eyes with nowhere to put them will meet from time to time and get information from each other.

Through the window, I looked at the streets and pedestrians with ecstasy, trying to perceive and imagine. Do celebrities like Kafka who live in Prague think, think and write leisurely in this or some cafe like I do now?

Walking in Prague Square

Walking in the alley leading to the old square, there are houses with red roofs and yellow walls on both sides. Some simple dark carvings decorate the house, and the spire of the nearby chapel occasionally appears quietly. Shi Zhuan's clean roads lead to the distance. Uniform colors and regular layout make narrow alleys look neat and transparent.

Hanging human statues

There are many outdoor cafes and restaurants in the alley near the square. Although they haven't opened the door yet, you can imagine the business prosperity here in the afternoon or evening.

Restaurants near Prague Square

Turning a corner, the road widened, and a large group of people stood on one side of the road, looking up at the opposite sky and whispering from time to time. Looking in their revered direction, the buildings they saw were Prague City Hall and the famous astronomical clock.

The bell tower is not as tall and magnificent as expected. Simple and low-key. In the storm, it silently recorded the time and history and saw the ups and downs of the city. In the cold weather without sunshine, the mottled bell tower is full of vicissitudes, revealing a sense of the times.

Standing on the astronomical clock.

Further on is the old square in Prague. Because of the marathon, the square is very lively, surrounded by marathon runners, and there are some sponsor booths in the middle. Pedestrians can only walk between squares through temporary overpasses. This temporary overpass became a commanding height of the old square that day.

Old Prague Square

In the open space of the square, there stands a statue of Jan Huss, a pioneer of the Reformation, and Tyne Church and St Nicholas Church stand in the north of the statue respectively. The two churches have different styles, but both have high historical value and appreciation value.

Tyne church

Tyne Church is a Gothic building with two groups of towering Gothic towers. Around the main spire, there are several small spires that seem to be burning violently. The top of each spire is also decorated with pure gold round bars, which highlights the thickness of the top of the tower and enhances the visual effect of the sky. These two dark metal towers, like two mountains, cover the square, giving people a feeling of depression, coldness and fear.

St. Nicholas Basilica

The church of St Nicholas, which echoes it from a distance, is quite different. Belongs to baroque architecture. The white walls are decorated with small bronze roofs, and the surrounding pilasters are decorated with gorgeous statues. The whole church is exquisite, gentle and beautiful, giving people a feeling of pleasure and relaxation. It seems that Mozart can be heard playing the harpsichord nearby.

Gunpowder tower

More than 800 meters east of the old square is where the gunpowder tower is located. It was originally one of the gates of Prague 13, and was named for storing gunpowder. Its structure is quite similar to the astronomical clock and Tyne church. The black appearance seems to be burnt by something, a veritable "gunpowder tower".

The road from the old square to the gunpowder tower is just a short runway of Prague Marathon. In the past two years, most of my trips have been for local marathons. And this is my first time as an audience, standing on the periphery to watch the marathon.

Prague Marathon

Watching the athletes passing by me constantly, regardless of their pace, are running forward with concentration and diligence. I am thinking that the word "marathon" now has the meaning of "far", and perhaps it has gradually increased the meaning of "wide". Imagine, what other activities can make thousands of people participate in and accomplish the goals of the activities at the same time?

The unbearable lightness of life

In my impression, Prague is a city closely connected with words such as "encounter", "love" and "romance". My relationship with Prague Square can probably be traced back to a movie I watched in college-Love in Prague.

Love in Prague movie stills

I like the country girl Theresa played by Juliette Binoche in the movie. She is simple, intelligent and eager for love. All along, I don't think a good girl like Teresa should like a playboy like Thomas, and Thomas should not deliberately pretend to play tricks to hook up with a good girl like Teresa. In my opinion, Tomans' possession of Teresa is a complete waste of time. I think people like Tomas deserve to be with Sabona like him.

With the growth of my age, I gradually found that "love and affection" and "affection and desire" are usually difficult to distinguish clearly, just like the front and back of a coin. The law of "birds of a feather flock together" does not always apply to love, and there is no reason to like a person. Your feelings and experiences in two of a kind may be more important than rational considerations such as "whether it is worth it" and "whether it should be".

Of course, the concept of love can especially test a person's character. "Holding your hand and growing old with your son" is certainly an ideal and model in love. But I don't think this means that the existence and significance of "dew feeling" can be completely denied, and "dew feeling" can't be equated with "starting chaos and eventually abandoning it".

Love is not measured by length. I feel that this thing may be impulsive and reckless by nature. As for what is emotional morality, or what is the criterion of emotional restraint, I think it can be explored through the original intention and attitude of combining the two. If it contains "sincerity", "true love" and "cherish", then it is a positive and high-quality emotion.

Small square

Yanghucheng statue

Maybe it's because of the noise of the marathon, maybe it's because of the exaggeration of literature and art, maybe it's because I haven't fully entered the state of travel. Prague Square in my eyes is not as romantic, beautiful and sweet as I imagined.

Some things can only be the most beautiful and best if they stay in your mind and in your fantasy. Just like those colorful bubbles blown out in the square, when you look at the world through it, the world will be colorful and will always burst. When colors drift in the wind, only a gray and gloomy world is left in front of us, and the really important people will be more calm and strong.

Beautiful night view of the old square

Once, the wishing pool in Prague Square captured the hazy fantasy of romance of a generation of boys and girls.

Now, walking along the cobblestone path of Golden Lane, I came across an ancient Renaissance castle. Waiting for the sunset in the old town of Charles Bridge, I finally left my heart in Prague.

Old Town Square

It is one of the most important markets for Sino-European trade in the 1 1 2nd century, and it is also the place where political events determine the historical destiny of the country, with a history of 900 years. The surrounding buildings have different styles, including Gothic Tyne Church and Baroque St Nicholas Church.

Time reference 2 hours

Business hours are all day.

Free admission.

For transportation, take trams 17 and 18 to Starom stsk station. Or subway line a to Starom stsk station; Or take bus no.207 to Starom stsk station.

In fact, there is no wishing pool in the square. But there are street performers and playful children everywhere, where you can immerse yourself in music and smile, forget the fatigue of the journey and laugh heartily.

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It is one of the most distinctive ancient buildings in Prague's Old Town Square, built in16th century. Every hour, the doors and windows on the clock will automatically open, the bell will ring, and the icons of 12 will appear in the window one by one, bowing to people.

Charles bridge

The Charles Bridge connecting the old city, Prague and Prague Castle is named after King Charles IV of the Czech Republic. There are thirty statues of saints on the bridge. It is said that touching the stone statue with your heart will bring happiness to this person's life.

Time reference 2 hours

Business hours are all day.

Admission is free, iron tower 15-30 kronor.

Transportation by tram 12/20/22 to malostransknm station; Or take the tram1718 to Karlovy lzn station; Or subway line a to Starom stsk station.

It has become a showcase for Prague art, where visitors can watch handicrafts and buy many artworks.

Prague Castle

Prague Castle, located in the foothills of vltava river, Czech Republic, is the largest ancient castle in the world. It is the seat of the royal family in Prague. After several expansions over the centuries, it not only retains many magnificent buildings and historical sites, but also serves as the official residence of the Czech President.

Time reference 3 hours

Summer opening hours (April-65438+1October) 9:00- 18:00.

9: 00-16: 00 in winter (165438+1October-March)

Pass [ticket]

9 Attractions: 350 kroner, admission ticket for students under 26: 175 kroner.

Four scenic spots: 250 kroner, admission ticket for students under 26: 125 kroner.

Transportation: Take Malostransk Station of Metro Line A, or take tram No.22 and get off at Praskhrad Station or Pohoelec Station.

St.Victor of Marseilles Cathedral

St Vitter's Cathedral in Prague Castle is a wonderful example of Gothic architecture, including the tombs of many Bohemian kings. It is the largest and most important church in the Czech Republic. Cathedral is the place where the emperor held the coronation ceremony and has the reputation of "the treasure of architecture".

Time reference 2 hours

[Opening hours]

9: 00-18: 00 (from March to 10 Monday to Saturday)

2: 00-18: 00 (Sunday in March to 10)

9: 00-16: 00 (1Monday to Saturday from October to February 165438)

2: 00-16: 00 (1from October to February 165438+ Sunday)

Free admission.

Transportation: take the tram 12/20/22 and get off at malostransknmST station, and walk 400 meters northwest.

Several highlights of Santa Vita Cathedral include stained glass windows in the 20th century, St. John's Tomb and St. Vincent Silas Cathedral.

golden lane

Golden Lane is located between St George's Church and Toy Museum. Like a small house in a fairy tale, it is the most poetic street in Prague. Originally, Golden Lane was the residence of servants and craftsmen. Later, it was named after many alchemists who worked for the king.

Time reference 2 hours

Business hours are all day.

Free admission.

Transportation: Take Metro Line A, get off at Malostransk Station and walk.

ballroom

This dance studio was built in 1996, inspired by American tap dancing stars Fred and Ginger in 1930s and 1940s. Now it has become a tourist landmark in Prague.

Time reference 1 hour

Business hours are all day.

Free admission.

Take the tram 14, 17, 2 1, jirskovo nm ST station; Or subway B (yellow line), Karlovo nm ST station; Or bus 176, jirskovo nms t station.

There is one place that only we know, and that is Prague.

If you don't set foot in Prague, you will be haunted by it; If you have witnessed its heyday, you can't stop thinking about it and even want to go on a journey to see it again.

Stroll the Charles Bridge, explore Prague Castle, listen to a street concert and feel your leisure time.