Wednesday 28 June 2017

Swans on the Vltava ...

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Swans on the Vltava ...


      What to feed the swans?

      Despite the higher announcement, ornithologists do not recommend feeding birds with bread, saying that it is not food for them. It is better to go to a pet store and buy a special food: oats or barley. You can also give them vegetables, preliminarily finely chopped. In regard to the best places for feeding, there are many opinions. Swans are many everywhere, and Charles Bridge in particular. But, one of the options is like the majority. At the Museum of Franz Kafka (Cihelná 2b, 118 00 Praha 1) there is a pleasant descent to the Vltava River. And there you will always meet white swans and, of course, ducks and gulls.

The most romantic places in Prague!

How to get to Prague?

The most romantic places in Prague!


1. Petrshin Hill, towering above the river valley on the left bank - a favorite place for lovers, many tourists leave Prague and not breathe its romantic spirit. Covered partly by an overgrown park, partly by gardens, Petrshin Hill is a great place to retire and relax amid lush greenery from the hustle and bustle of city attractions and shops.

2. Charles Bridge at dawn - the world famous Prague stone bridge, dating back to the XIV century. During the day the bridge is filled with tourists, traders, street artists, while in the morning haze he is immersed in the most mysterious atmosphere.

3. Prague Castle at night - the residence of Czech kings is on the list of places that must be visited by every tourist. At 6 pm organized tours end, and tourists gradually begin to leave the castle. Some visitors, however, know that the castle area remains open for entry until late in the evening, when in the moonlight you can take a walk through the spacious courtyards.

4. A new light - this winding little street passing along the bottom of a shallow valley behind the Loretto temple near the Prague Castle is one of the most magical places over which time seems to be powerless, while most tourists are never here.

5. Fortress Vyšehrad, the former residence of kings. On this rocky cliff overlooking the Vltava, today there are Neo-Gothic Tsekov, fortifications from the Baroque era, a small park with statues and a famous cemetery where many famous writers, artists and composers of the Czech Republic are buried.

6. Stromovka Park is the oldest and largest park in Prague. Here you can easily spend the whole day walking among tall trees and flowering bushes. Exquisite, peaceful, and at the same time slightly melancholic, the park Stromovka invariably inclines to romance - all generations of Czech poets praised him for it.

7. Hidden gardens - small Country - perhaps one of the most romantic areas of Prague with baroque palaces, squares paved with cobblestones, winding alleys and lush greenery. While the gardens of the Wallenstein Palace with elaborate fences, statues, pavilions and grottos certainly make an impression, the tidy terrace of Vrbbovsk, which can be accessed through an inconspicuous gate, located right next to the Malostranskaya Square, makes its contribution to the spectacular views. Even more romantic, even if less spectacular, are Voyanovy Gardens, the oldest reserved gardens in Prague. This hideaway lurks behind a wall and is well known only to locals who appreciate this rural oasis full of fruit trees and wooden benches.

8. Deer trench, the greatest monument of nature, once a hunting reserve, adjacent to the Prague Castle, for decades has been closed to tourists. Only when he was President Vaclav Havel, the ditch was restored and open to all. In the western (upper) part of it there is a small meadow. It is still a half wild place, in stark contrast to luxury

9. Boat trip on the Vltava River - the river can be the soul of the city, and the Prague Vltava with its bridges and promenades is undoubtedly such a case.

10. Lodge in opera - a visit to the opera is always charming, and Prague offers three possibilities for this event - the majestic National Theater, tiny, like a jewel box. Estates Theater (the premiere of Don Giovanni's opera, which Mozart himself conducted) and the red- Golden State Opera of Prague.

Take care of the water in advance

How to get to Prague?

Take care of the water in advance


      There are a number of things absolutely necessary during long exploratory walks around the cities. One of these things is water.


       Traders in popular tourist places know perfectly well that thirst is a phenomenon that is strong and unpredictable, and they break prices for drinks, which are two to three times higher than the prices in local supermarkets. In order not to spend three euros per bottle for two sips, in the morning buy a liter of water in the nearest grocery store - you will appreciate this advice during a long walk.