We continue with the tour of the prague cityDespite not being one of the most popular destinations in Europe, this city has a lot to offer, especially in terms of monuments that contain great stories. It is a city that has lived a lot, and therefore we can especially enjoy what we find in its old area, but there is much more.
This is also a living city in which shows are very important, which is why places such as operas stand out. If you liked the other day's proposals, now you can take note of other points to enjoy once you get to the city of Prague.
Malá Strana neighborhood
Malá Strana is one of the oldest quarters of Prague, and also one of the most popular. It is the small City, separated from the Old City by the famous Charles Bridge. It is a district of the city that was not affected too much by the war, and therefore we can walk through its streets seeing the well-preserved buildings and monuments, enjoying a piece of the history of the city. One of the places you have to go through is the Small Town Square, its most central place. There are also other spaces, such as Kampa Island, a very central garden to rest from the hustle and bustle of the city or the viewpoint of Mount Petrín to enjoy the best views of the city.
Gunpowder Tower
La Powder Tower It is a tower in a very marked Gothic style, with a dark blackened color. This has become one of the most famous towers, and is located at the access to the Old City, near the Municipal House. This is one of the towers that make up the wall, and it has undoubtedly become one of the most visited and representative of the city. It was built in 1475 and a century later it was devastated by fire and rebuilt. For many years it housed gunpowder, hence its name. Today you can visit the inside, to admire the views of the city and also to learn about the history of the city and its famous towers. It is a monument that opens at 10 in the morning, and the closing time varies according to the time.
Astronomical clock
Surely speaking of Prague you have mentioned its astronomical clock, and it is that it is a clock of medieval origin, built in the XNUMXth century. This clock was built to represent the orbits of the moon and the sun, not to tell the time, as we might suppose. It has several spheres and a complicated mechanism. In it you can see from the signs of the zodiac represented to spheres with Roman numerals and the coat of arms of the city. There are also several figures on the sides, with a philosopher, an angel, a speaker, and an astronomer. This is one of the essential visits to do in Prague. Every hour the figures of the twelve apostles parade, a spectacle worth seeing. And of course you can climb the clock to appreciate the views of the city.
The Prague Opera
The Prague State Opera is an emblematic building that was built in 1888. Inside it is very beautiful, with golden details and red velvet, all very elegant and sophisticated, so much so that it seems that we are entering another era. To be able to see it inside the best way is get hold of some ticket for a show, since almost every day operas or ballets are offered and in some of them the prices can be quite cheap, so we will enjoy two things at the same time.
The National Museum in Prague
The National Museum was built by whoever made the State Opera. A very nice neo-renaissance style building. Entering it is worth it just to appreciate the interior of this beautiful, well-preserved old building. Inside there permanent collections paleontology, zoology or anthropology, and there are also some traveling exhibitions. Keep in mind that the entrance to the museum is free on the first Monday of each month, so if it coincides, take advantage of that day to see the interior and the collections at no cost.
Saint Vitus Cathedral
This is the most important cathedral in the city of Prague, and it is inside the Prague Castle, so we can see it the day we visit the castle, which will take us a long time. Although it is a cathedral that began to be built in the fourteenth century, the truth is that it was not finished until the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, opening its doors in 1929. It is not only a beautiful building on the outside but also on the inside, with the Nice stained glass windows, and you can climb the towers by spiral staircases to have good views of the city.