There is a popular belief that the most important thing during a trip to the Czech Republic is to taste the famous local beer and look at the fabulous Czech castles. However, this country in Central Europe, beloved by millions of tourists, is able to surprise not only with a foamy drink and ancient residences of especially noble ones. The capital of the Czech Republic and its other cities abound in a variety of attractions
Prague landmarks
The diverse and friendly Czech capital is visited by several million tourists every year. One of the most popular sights among the guests of Prague is the Charles Bridge, the city's visiting card. The fact is that wherever a tourist is going to go, sooner or later he will have to look at him or simply be right on this bridge. In addition to him, in Prague there are as many as 17 bridges over the Vlatva River, but it is Karlov that is considered the most romantic and beautiful. What makes it so charming is its gothic towers and graceful statues.
Vysehrad Castle is a whole historical district of modern Prague. Built in the 10th century, it was destroyed four centuries later to be rebuilt. Today it houses the main art gallery of the Czech capital.
However, the Gothic style is one of the main features of the Czech capital, and it can be observed almost everywhere. For example, the Cathedral of St. Vitus is one of the most beautiful in the world, built entirely in the Gothic style. The feeling of harsh splendor from the contemplation of this sight remains for a long time in the memory of its idle visitors. In the same gloomy architectural style, the famous Prague Castle was built, originally erected as a castle, and today it serves as the residence of the Czech president.
However, Wenceslas and Old Town Squares in Prague are dominated by more peaceful cityscapes. People usually come here to gaze at the statue of Prince Wenceslas, at the beautiful buildings and monuments of the Middle Ages, as well as at the famous Old Town Chimes.
Other sights of the Czech Republic
Oddly enough, sometimes the title of landmarks is assigned to individual cities. For the Czech Republic, such cities have become Karlovy Vary - a resort town, famous for its hospitals, built near numerous sources of healing thermal waters. But in addition to the glory of the city-sanatorium, Karlovy Vary is a recognized center of the Czech "gingerbread" style: all these colorful houses, picturesque parks and gardens, together with buildings of various architectural trends will not leave the guests of the resort town indifferent!
Among the castles of the Czech Republic, Karlštejn is the most famous - a modern symbol of Czech statehood, and the fabulously beautiful Gluboka nad Vlatva, which was erected on a rock 83 meters high.
Another notable town, Kutná Hora, is famous for the unique and gloomy Kostnica church. The name speaks for itself: the church is literally built on the bones of corpses that were brought here during the medieval plague epidemic. The sight is as impressive as it is ominous!
