Comments on: Prague: still the best weekend break in Europe? https://www.501places.com/2011/03/prague-still-the-best-weekend-break-in-europe/ Travel stories that won't change the world Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:32:55 +0000 hourly 1 By: Cheryl Howard https://www.501places.com/2011/03/prague-still-the-best-weekend-break-in-europe/#comment-31365 Cheryl Howard Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:17:04 +0000 https://www.501places.com/?p=4904#comment-31365 I loved Prague! Sure, there are some dirty or seedy areas but what city doesn't have a darker side? I found it beautiful and am anxious to return again someday. You forgot to mention the Museum of Torture. It's right up there with the Sex Machines museum. :) I loved Prague! Sure, there are some dirty or seedy areas but what city doesn’t have a darker side? I found it beautiful and am anxious to return again someday.

You forgot to mention the Museum of Torture. It’s right up there with the Sex Machines museum. :)

]]> By: Ted Nelson https://www.501places.com/2011/03/prague-still-the-best-weekend-break-in-europe/#comment-31364 Ted Nelson Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:24:21 +0000 https://www.501places.com/?p=4904#comment-31364 I visited Prague in 2003. A lot has changed since then in the country especially economically. One aspect that has not changed is the beauty of the architecture, which you alluded to in this post. That alone is worth the higher price to return. Another reason to go to Prague is the delicious beer. When I had my first pint of pilsner urquel for $1.00 I about melted in the glass it was so tasty. I visited Prague in 2003. A lot has changed since then in the country especially economically. One aspect that has not changed is the beauty of the architecture, which you alluded to in this post. That alone is worth the higher price to return. Another reason to go to Prague is the delicious beer. When I had my first pint of pilsner urquel for $1.00 I about melted in the glass it was so tasty.

]]> By: Andrea Wren https://www.501places.com/2011/03/prague-still-the-best-weekend-break-in-europe/#comment-31360 Andrea Wren Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:23:56 +0000 https://www.501places.com/?p=4904#comment-31360 It was 1990 when I was last in Prague, and I think it has changed a lot since then! There wasn't even the vaguest hint of it being a stag destination at that time. Your post has made me want to revisit though. It was 1990 when I was last in Prague, and I think it has changed a lot since then! There wasn’t even the vaguest hint of it being a stag destination at that time. Your post has made me want to revisit though.

]]> By: Andy Jarosz https://www.501places.com/2011/03/prague-still-the-best-weekend-break-in-europe/#comment-31358 Andy Jarosz Wed, 09 Mar 2011 22:45:11 +0000 https://www.501places.com/?p=4904#comment-31358 Thanks for the comments and the interesting links too. Look forward to reading your write up David. At least you're there midweek - I hope you get to see those big sites before the weekend crowds arrive. It is a beautiful city - but then so are Krakow, Lvov and many others within an hour's flight, yet they don't get a fraction of the footfall. Thanks for the comments and the interesting links too. Look forward to reading your write up David. At least you’re there midweek – I hope you get to see those big sites before the weekend crowds arrive.
It is a beautiful city – but then so are Krakow, Lvov and many others within an hour’s flight, yet they don’t get a fraction of the footfall.

]]> By: David Whitley https://www.501places.com/2011/03/prague-still-the-best-weekend-break-in-europe/#comment-31355 David Whitley Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:54:59 +0000 https://www.501places.com/?p=4904#comment-31355 I just arrived in Prague this afternoon. It's my third visit - the first in 2000 is a fondly recalled, if extremely drunken, haze. The second in 2007 was a crushing disappointment - the Follow The Umbrella hordes had well and truly arrived. It came across as a beautiful city that had utterly sold its arse. I got to my hotel at about 4.30pm this afternoon, and since then, I'm been wandering with the loosest possible intent around Hradcany and Malastrana. It's lovely; the buildings are gorgeous and all the pubs and restaurants seem to have those vaulted roofs that I'm an absolute sucker for. It's been an absolute joy. I suspect my mood will darken tomorrow, however: Charles Bridge, Old Town and Castle are on the list. I just arrived in Prague this afternoon. It’s my third visit – the first in 2000 is a fondly recalled, if extremely drunken, haze. The second in 2007 was a crushing disappointment – the Follow The Umbrella hordes had well and truly arrived. It came across as a beautiful city that had utterly sold its arse.

I got to my hotel at about 4.30pm this afternoon, and since then, I’m been wandering with the loosest possible intent around Hradcany and Malastrana. It’s lovely; the buildings are gorgeous and all the pubs and restaurants seem to have those vaulted roofs that I’m an absolute sucker for. It’s been an absolute joy.

I suspect my mood will darken tomorrow, however: Charles Bridge, Old Town and Castle are on the list.

]]> By: LaLa https://www.501places.com/2011/03/prague-still-the-best-weekend-break-in-europe/#comment-31350 LaLa Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:01:55 +0000 https://www.501places.com/?p=4904#comment-31350 We visited Prague in Summer and had similar sort of observations as you. It's almost a shame that it's so overrun with tourists, though of course I understand the revenue is nice. It has to be one of the most astoundingly beautiful cities I've ever seen. If you're interested here's my rundown on our stay: http://schmeckt.com.au/?p=51 We visited Prague in Summer and had similar sort of observations as you. It’s almost a shame that it’s so overrun with tourists, though of course I understand the revenue is nice. It has to be one of the most astoundingly beautiful cities I’ve ever seen.

If you’re interested here’s my rundown on our stay: http://schmeckt.com.au/?p=51

]]> By: anjči https://www.501places.com/2011/03/prague-still-the-best-weekend-break-in-europe/#comment-31348 anjči Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:18:37 +0000 https://www.501places.com/?p=4904#comment-31348 Andy, many thanks for an interesting read. I do wish someone would sponsor me to visit Prague, too! : ) Speaking of bars, it does pay off to look for lesser known venues outside the crowded spots. For example, I really enjoyed La Casa Blů Bar (featured in the "Loners" movie): http://www.flickr.com/photos/9899582@N05/4884272975/in/set-72157624583643315/. Andy, many thanks for an interesting read. I do wish someone would sponsor me to visit Prague, too! : )

Speaking of bars, it does pay off to look for lesser known venues outside the crowded spots. For example, I really enjoyed La Casa Blů Bar (featured in the “Loners” movie): http://www.flickr.com/photos/9899582@N05/4884272975/in/set-72157624583643315/.

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