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Prague Christmas Markets

Christmas Tree In The Old Town Suare

Prague most prominent Christmas markets are in the Old Town Square close to the Prague astronomical clock and at the Narodini end of Wenceslas Square. Both markets have over 60 stalls though the former is probably the largest. The range of items on sale is fairly extensive including solid wooden toys, ceramics and an abundance of glassware. The glassware and the candles are particularly good value.

There are smaller markets nearby at the Havelske Trziste. Outside the centre but on the metro the Namesti Miru Christmas market is worth a visit. All markets sell a colourful range of gloves and scarfs. Most markets open daily from the end of November until the last week in December

Charles Bridge Prague

Charles Bridge CourtseyOf Wikipedia

The Charles Bridge, founded in 1357 by Charles 1V, is the oldest Bridge in Prague to replace the earlier Judita's Bridge destroyed in by flood waters in 1342. It is thought to have been completed in 11402. Initally it was known as the Stone or Prague Bridge prior being renamed the Charles Bridge (Karluv Most) in 1870.

The bridge is 10 metres wide and 515 metres long and fortified by two towers at each end. On each side of the bridge there are fifteen sculptures formed between 1683 and 1928 depicting Holy Saints. The Bridge is pedestranised and a mecca in the summer for artists selling their wares and prints, street musicains and the occasional jazz session.

The Old Town Prague

The Old Town Prague (Stare Mesto) has been the central part of Prague since the ninth century AD. It was once fortified with about a dozen gates. Many of the buidlings in the area date back several hundred years. Some of the streets are very narrow linked by a maze of alleys. The cobbled Old Town Square which has been home to markets for over 700 years (including the famous Christmas Market) and it is also the site of the Astronomical clock. It is ringed by cafes and restaurants.

Franz Kafka's House

Frank Kafka sisters home by Prague Castle

Son of a wealthy German speaking businessman the author Franz Kafka was born and educated in Prague. He lived at several addresses including 22 Golden Lane in the Lesser Town - in the shadows of Prague Castle which is thought to have inspired him to write 'The Castle'.

Wenceslas Square Prague >

Wenceslas Square is in the centre of Prague and one of the city's leading attractions. It's history dates back to the 13th century and is undoubtedly part of the 'Soul of Prague' and it is twice as wide as La Ramblas in Barcelona though not as long. For the Czechs it existence has been a symbol of their various fights for their identity and freedom from tyranny. In August 1968 during the 'Prague Spring' it was reoccupied, by Russian controlled Warsaw Pacts troops and six months later the place where Jan Palach set himself on fire in protest.

Throughout the year there places for some of the best cappuccino's in Prague In December including the two stationary and rather 'twee' trams half way down on central island. The far end of the square is home to Christmas Markets. There are decent several bars in the alleys on the right side. This end is served by metro services at 'The Museum Station'. It is also the site of a memorial to 'the victims of communism'

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