Prague, Czech Republic Prague’s fairy-tale skyline—dominated by Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, and spires of Gothic and Baroque churches—has earned it the nickname “City of a Hundred Spires.” Remarkably spared from WWII bombing, its historic core is a UNESCO treasure showcasing Romanesque foundations, Gothic vaults, Renaissance courtyards, and Art Nouveau facades. Astronomical Clock in Old Town Square has chimed since 1410; Jewish Quarter preserves Europe’s oldest synagogue. Once part of Bohemia, Habsburg Empire, and Communist bloc, Prague absorbed each era without losing its soul. Velvet Revolution began here in 1989, peacefully ending Soviet rule. Today, cobblestone lanes host jazz clubs, absinthe bars, and artisan workshops. Neighborhoods like Malá Strana (Lesser Town) feel frozen in time, while Žižkov buzzes with alternative culture. Beer is cheaper than water, and Kafka’s ghost lingers in every shadowed alley. Though tourism swells in summer, locals maintain warmth and wit. Prague proves that history need not be solemn—it can be lyrical, mysterious, and delightfully whimsical. Walking its bridges at twilight, lanterns flickering on the Vltava River, feels like stepping into a dream written in stone.
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