Showing posts with label prague. Show all posts
Showing posts with label prague. Show all posts

Sunday, 13 March 2011

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.


Sunday, 30 November 2008

European Christmas markets offer shopping and Christmas cheer


Christmas is upon us once again, and with it the thought of marathon shopping for Christmas presents. Unfortunately this year the Credit Crunch is upon us too, and a lot of people may be trimming their Christmas budgets. But if you want to have a bit of fun, and find some novel presents as well, then the many European Christmas markets offer great gifts, beautiful decorations, mulled wine, tasty sausage and potato, and a number of other attractions besides.

Cologne has a number of Christmas markets, with its oldest Christmas market being held on the Neumarkt, usually to the accompaniment of carol singers.

Vienna's Christkindlmarkt is one of Europe's oldest Christmas markets, and made especially beautiful by decorated trees.

In Leeds there is the Christkindelmarkt, a traditional German Christmas market right in this English town centre, on the beautiful Millennium Square, where stallholders from Frankfurt have been coming for a number of years.

In Copenhagen's Tivoli Gardens you will also find a Christmas market.

With Christmas markets becoming ever more popular, Tallinn in Estonia has been holding one since 1991.

If Prague is your favourite place for a break, then here you will find a number of Christmas markets, with the biggest being held on the Old Town Square. Prague also has a number of cultural events in the run up to Christmas, including folk displays, concerts and theatre.

So if you want to combine the inevitable Christmas shopping expedition with a pleasant break that is guaranteed to get you in the mood for Christmas, then a visit to one of Europe's Christmas markets could be just the ticket.

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