millionaire escapes - City Breaks
PRAGUE The Czech Republic capital’s mix of thrilling history and glorious architecture make this a great choice for a quick getaway or city break.
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rimming with architectural delights spanning over a thousand years have garnished this magical city with nicknames such as “stone dream” or the “golden city”. With its intriguing museums, gothic monasteries and renaissance gardens, Prague has often been quoted as one of the most beautiful historic cities in the world equal to that of Paris. The historical core of the Czech republic capital city, which is spread out on both banks of the Vltava river in a valley overlooked by Hradcany hill, is composed of four former independent towns: Old Town, a medieval market centre which includes the Old Town square and the Jewish quarter; new Town, founded by the emperor Charles iV; Hradcany, which includes Prague Castle with its magnificent gothic St Vitus Cathedral; and the Lesser Quarter, a picturesque borough with baroque palaces and narrow streets, with the aforementioned St Vitus Cathedral towering over them. Whether you’re settling into a coffee shop in the heart of the old town - also known as Staré mesto - or strolling alongside the gorgeous riverside, you’ll find beauty in every angle of this city. A great place to start is the Castle District and Prague Castle, the seat of Czech rulers. St. Vitus Cathedral, the most important church in the nation, was built in the 14th centur and will not fail to impress upon visitors that its creators were as devoted to artistic expression as they were to religion. The Castle District gives way to mala Strana’s structures, which cluster around the base of Castle Hill. They were built by the wealthy, whose proximity to the king reflected their own level of influence. Cross Charles Bridge to enter the Old Town Square where legends, based on fact, wait to be told at every junction and where fervent tourists seek out these stories. Here you’ll find a beautiful square with a great marketplace and the iconic clock tower; stroll through the market stalls and pick up some hand crafted souvenirs and soak up the best of Prague’s city life. 34 millionaire escapes