Re: Prague from UK

Gregory Morrow <gregorymorrow@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

SFG...@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

Visiting Prague (CZ) late September for the first time.

Travelling from Manchester, UK.

I welcome any suggestions on anything for a middle aged couple, no kids,
sightseeing, travel in & around Prague, safety, in fact anything.

Staying hotel near centre.

Telecoms, electronics, photography interests too.

Not a sporty type.

TIA


All the usual tourist attractions have been covered here and in
numerous guidebooks and online resources quite extensively. They are
all well worth the visit, but if you want to get away from the tourist
crowds and touts, I'd HIGHLY recommedt a visit to the Prague district
of Vysehrad. There is a huge and beautiful park, with nice overlooks
of Prague. Also the Czech "national cemetery" is there, many
prominent Czechs (Dvorak, Smetana...) rest in this evocative place.
There is a large cathedral, sculptures, art and archeological
galleries. This is supposedly the place from which "back in the mists
of time" the legendary Princess Libuse ("the mother of Prague") stood
agape at the view of the Vltava river, spread her hands, and
prophesied: "I foresee a great city, whose glory will touch the
stars. The town you shall build there will be called Praha
("Threshold"). Honour and praise shall be given to it, it will be
renowned throughout the world". You get a real sense of Czech history
here, like you do in visiting the Prague Castle complex...

This is the official site, very comprehensive (and in English).

http://www.praha-vysehrad.cz/fsts.aspx?l=2

From another site:

http://www.prague.net/vysehrad

"Maybe more impressing than the beautiful park and historic buildings
will be astonishing views over Prague, the bridges over Vltava and the
Prague Castle .The best viewing points are from Gothic ruins of
Libuses's Baths. Walks at sunset and by night will have a guaranteed
effect, so be sure not to miss out on them!!!"

The closest metro station is Vysehrad (red line C), It's about 15
minutes of walking to the entrance of the Vysehrad "complex", there
is a visitor's centre. Entrance is free...

An interesting site from Radio Prague, this features the graves of
some of the famous Czechs interred there. I'm always astounded by the
artistic beauty of the some of these grave monuments:

Vysehrad Cemetery

http://archiv.radio.cz/hrbitov/index1.html

Lastly, since you are interested in matters technical, don't forget
the excellent Radio Praha website. This also has plenty of visitor
information, general Czech history, and of course, news. It's one of
the better radio sites out there:

http://www.radio.cz/en/


I'd recommend the National Technical Museum (nice car collection), but
alas, it's closed until next year for renovation (it was badly damaged
in the 2002 floods) :-( :

http://www.ntm.cz/en/visiting-museum


FYI here is the site of the _Prague Post_, an English - language
weekly paper (it's targeted primarly to ex - pats), visitor and
entertainment information, resto and nightlife reviews, etc.:

http://www.praguepost.com


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All excellent info from everyone, thanks.

Keep 'em coming

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