Prague Castle (Pražský hrad, Prague 1) — this is reputed to being one of the largest castles in the world, if not the largest. The most conspicuous site within the castle grounds is St. Vitus Cathedral. Upon entering it, you will feel as though time stood still. The beautifully decorated interior created by medieval masters […]
Old Town Square (TIC Staroměstská radnice, Prague 1) — this is the heart of Prague, which has within walking distance the elegant tower of the Town Hall (that has the world famous astronomical clock), the fairytale-like Týn Cathedral, the monumental Church of St. Nicholas and many multicoloured houses of various architectural styles (which help give […]
National Technical Museum (Kostelní 42, Letná, Prague 1) — opened in 1908, this museum has extensive collections covering many technical fields, the natural and exact sciences, and of industry in the territory of today’s Czech Republic. You can view the most interesting and, in many cases, rare and unique exhibits of its collections in the […]
Museum Kampa (U Sovových mlýnů 2, Kampa Island, Prague) – located on Kampa Island (a short distance from Charles Bridge) is this museum, which houses the works of modern central European artists Otto Gutfreund and František Kupka. Along with holding regular exhibits of contemporary Czech and other central European painters, those who have had their […]
Brecon Beacons National Park (Off A470, Libanus) — located about 5 miles southwest of Brecon, visitors here come across mountains and awe-inspiring landscape views within this 519-square-mile park. Within the National Park are over 250 ancient monuments including prehistoric and Roman sites including stone circles, burial chambers, hillforts and camps. Its hills and villages are […]
Beaumaris Castle (Castle Street, Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey) – located 185 miles (4 ½ hour drive) northwest of Cardiff, this castle in north Wales is part of the network of fortifications that England’s King Edward I built in order to maintain English rule over Wales. Construction of this castle was never completed. Nevertheless, it has […]
Antonine Wall — the Antonine Wall was constructed in the AD 140s on the orders of the Emperor Antoninus Pius; for a generation it was the north-western frontier of the Roman Empire. Running for 60 km from modern Old Kilpatrick on the north side of the River Clyde to Bo’ness on the Firth of Forth […]
Lesser Quarter (Prague) — located on the left bank of Vltava, and connected to the rest of Prague by the Charles Bridge, much of this part of the city has structures in Baroque style because a fire destroyed that area in 1541. Its subsequent reconstruction resulted in its current look. Sights located within this area […]
Karlštejn Castle (Státní hrad Karlštejn 172, Karlštejn) — located 45 minutes southwest of Prague (via routes D5 and E50), this castle was built in 1365 by Holy Roman emperor Charles IV to store the royal treasures, collections of holy relics, and the crown jewels. At the lowest point, one will find the settlement outside the […]
Jewish Quarter (Prague) — locallly known as “Josefov”, this district was established in the 13th century, since a growing number of Jews were settling into Czech Republic. Its residents endured waves of anti-Semitism over time (including a pogrom in 1389). One period of tolerance granted to its residents was in 1781 — when Holy Roman […]