If you want to cheer yourself up and get a boost of vivacity for the whole year, go to Prague for the New Year. There is no more amazing and more romantic city in Europe. Do not be afraid that your trip will be during the cold season. The holiday atmosphere will warm your soul. And the memories that you have been in a fairy tale will give you strength and efficiency for a whole year. After visiting Prague for the New Year, you will want to return there again and again.
Christmas markets are becoming the main attractions of New Year's Prague at this time. They open on the main squares of the Czech capital and look like fairytale cities. The tradition of Prague fairs is rooted in the distant past and is sacredly revered today.
Small houses with red roofs, which are erected for the sale of souvenirs and food, are decorated with numerous lights, Christmas tree garlands and other New Year's paraphernalia. And they sell real miracles. New Year's Eve in Prague is not possible without traditional souvenir shopping.
At the fairs you can buy Christmas decorations for your home, sweets and handmade gifts from Prague artisans. When buying gifts for your children, pay attention to golden-haired angels, various wooden constructors, cute penguins, jumping dolls.
Souvenirs for friends and relatives, work colleagues and just good people will also be gladly sold to you at these wonderful New Year's fairs by friendly sellers. By the way, they are fluent in many languages. Therefore, it will be easy for you to communicate.
When celebrating the New Year in Prague, head to the stalls with a variety of goodies. Here, all travelers face one big problem. They want to try everything. But first, opt for a nice juicy piece of smoked ham, cooked according to traditional Czech recipes on a skewer.
Especially to bring tourists to a fainting state, it is fried right there over an open fire. How can a normal person calmly react to a breathtaking smell and the appearance of a ruddy crust. Of course not. And you do not deny yourself the desire. Buy a small bite, don't forget a bottle of Czech beer and bread. By the way, take the latter a little more. A huge number of pigeons live here, which will just be happy with your treat. For dessert, take a cinnamon roll called trdlo. These fragrant and very tasty buns are also prepared right at the fair in front of your eyes.
New Year's Eve in Prague is not possible without the traditional visit to the Charles Bridge and the striking of the clock at the Town Hall. Walking around New Year's Prague, you will come across a large number of elegant Christmas trees, decorated in an original and unique way.
By deciding to celebrate New Year in Prague, you will make the right choice. Most importantly, do not forget to take a camera for unique shots, comfortable shoes for exciting walks and best friends for a good company.