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Prague, the Czech capital, is located in the center of the Czech Republic with an area of about 496 square km. The population is 1.21 million inhabitants. Prague is situated 180 - 400m above sea level. The climate in the summer ranges from the mid 70s to the upper 70s F (20-25 C). In the winter the temperature drops below freezing.
Prague is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and is one of the most visited cities on the continent. Prague is known as the "Golden City" for it's beauty filled with color and elegance. Since 1992, the historic center of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage. In 1993, Prague was declared the capital of Czech Republic. Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle in the world (570m long, on average 128m wide, with an area of 7.28 hectares). Even with Wenceslas Square, Charles Bridge, Josefov (old jewish quarter) and the Town Hall Tower with the astronomical Clock, the Castle belongs to the most popular sights in Prague. Beside of all the sights, Prague is also well known for the good czech (and bohemian) cuisine and beer. Their shopping is superb. Garnetts and Amber are a very popular stone that is found there. You can buy them really inexpensively by paying with cash and negotiang the price. Make sure when you first enter the city, you don't get struck by the communistical part of the city. Prague used to be communist and sometimes you need to be prepared to see that.
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Nov 14, 2007 - Feb 26, 2008
Well, last night marked the eve of the eve of my departure. We celebrated Sarah's Birthday at the blindeye and we were all karaoke rock stars! I thanked Noah, the owner of the bar for putting on karaoke. I always had a good time there. Tonight we all got together for my farewell dinner. I just got done having a nice little sit down with my roommates. It is sad to be leaving these people behind. They have been my family for three months, but I would like to think that I will see them al...
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Dec 31, 2007 - Feb 25, 2008
Bergen, Norway -› Berlin, Germany -› ...
Prague , Many people say its one of the most beautiful cities in the world. I was rather disappointed the last time i visited so decided to really spend my time well to see if this city lives up to the hype.Six Months have passed since i last was here in Prague , the weather had also changed , the same with my budget and traveling friends. It seemed like i was the only factor still remaining. While the last trip was a rush through European capitols this trip had been a trip through the Czech ...
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Aug 05, 2005
We got to the airport in Czech Republic where we sorted out a cab to get to our hostel that was awaiting our important arrival:) Two Queens from Norway on their way eager to see what the city had to offer adventures girls. We finally got there and booked into our rooms that were on the top floor with our own bathroom and a room with a view. No penthouse or a 5 star hotel could beat this or could it hahaha Well, its not the amount of stars you see that guarante you a good stay or an adventure....
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Dec 28, 2007 - Dec 31, 2007
Prague, Czech Republic -› -› ...
I came to Prague to because I heard that it was crazy on New Years and I was not disappointed. We found out that there are numerous places in Prague to ring in the New Year. There is Charles Bridge, where an amazing fireworks display lights up the sky, popular by tourists and really chearry Czechs. Then there is Wenceslas Square, where they close down a major boulevard(This Champs Elysees) and thousands of Czechs party and drink all night. I heard that things get rathe...
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