Charming Prague

Looking for a weekend away offering culture in spades along with Euro-busting prices?

Then look no further than 'The City Of A Hundred Spires' - Prague.

Prague is no longer just the city of choice for UK Stag parties. Yes, the bars are stocked full of award-winning ales with all the attributes of a classic continental beer at great prices, but spend a couple of days in this glorious city and you will discover a city filled with whimsical charm and architecture from a bygone era.

The Vitava river dominates the city and winds through the streets, reflecting back the city-scape on its pearlescent surface. Ancient bridges attach the old quarters of the town and the city is ripe for strolling, giving you chance to admire the cobbled back streets and independent shops. The city contains a number of splendid sites, amongst which the churches and Prague castle should be top of your list.

For peace and quiet you can escape to the leafy grounds of Vysehard or take the funicular railway to the top of Petrin hill for some of the most amazing views in the whole of Europe.

Of course, Prague's nightlife is amongst the best in Europe and you will find alcohol and food prices are amongst the lowest in the whole of the continent. But, don't visit Prague just for these reasons; go to be enchanted by the most amazing architecture in Europe and the charm that seems to permeate the air!

Holidays to Prague can be found for extremely reasonable prices. You can purchase from reputable online firms such as directline-holidays to guarantee yourself the best possible deal. Two days will suffice if you're willing to really put some effort into seeing all of the sights, but for a more relaxing trip I advise three.

Berlin - a capital of culture

Berlin is famous for once being a divided city, split at the end of World War Two, for the most part by the Berlin Wall. Then with German reunification in 1990, Berlin was reinstated as the capital of Germany. Now a unified city with a strong sense history, Berlin is a wonderful location for a city break for those who love culture, music, and the cosmopolitan environment. Berlin’s great architecture, innumerable museums, art galleries and interesting events provide something for every taste.

With its diverse nightlife Berlin has also become established as a centre for popular, underground and counter-culture in Europe, making it one of the most exciting spots for young people. The city has some world class clubs, such as arthouse Kunsthaus Tacheles and techno venue Tresor, as well as varied pubs and bars. There are plenty of gigs to go and see, and most major acts on tour will do Berlin.

If you are into more traditional culture then Berlin has more than fifty theatres, three major opera houses, and seven symphony orchestras – so the choice of things to do on any one night is wide and varied.

A number of Berlin’s museums are located on its Museum Island, an island in the Spree River. Here you can find the Old Museum with its impressive array of Prussian antiques, and the Pergamon Museum which contains amazing reconstructions of historical and ancient buildings, such as the Ishtar Gate of Babylon.

If you like to have plenty of choice in terms of culture, Berlin is the place to be.

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