It had not occurred to anyone thirty years ago that the beautiful city of Prague would one day be the sixth most visited city in Europe, with 4 million tourists visiting it annually. Its impressive historical monuments, beautiful old buildings, festivals that take place every spring and low prices make it a favorite destination for tourists from all over the world.
And if you plan to visit Europe soon, here are five reasons for Prague to be at the top of the list of cities you will be visiting.
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1- One of the best cities for hiking in Europe
You will not have to worry too much in Prague about public transportation or transportation when wandering around, as its survey and the way its regions are distributed makes walking in its streets and various areas a great experience, especially in the spring. Since many of its streets do not accommodate cars in the first place, Prague is very suitable for picnics with the family, as there is no fear for children.
2- The weather is beautiful and the prices are low in Prague in the spring
Although the weather in Prague is mild for most of the summer, the city is crowded with visitors, causing hotel reservations to rise and places to fill in the tours. Therefore, if you want to save time and money in Prague we advise you to visit the city in the spring.
In addition to all of this, flowers bloom and tree leaves open, and the city begins to hold festivals and festivals such as the International Spring Music Festival.
3- An ideal time for sightseeing in the city
The city was not exposed to any significant damage during the Second World War and the wars that preceded it, so you will find in areas more than a thousand years old that are still the same today. Since you will visit the city in the spring, you will not have to crowd people or queue up.
In addition, 70 churches in Prague open their doors, in the areas of the old city, the new city and the city center, in front of all visitors for free, enabling tourists to learn about the history of the region and the old stories related to each church and the architecture that differs from one to another.
4- Prague Castle is not crowded with visitors during this period
Prague Castle is the largest castle in the world according to the Guinness Book of Records. It dates back to about 880 AD and was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so it is considered the most important tourist site in the Czech Republic at all. The castle complex includes some of the most famous tourist attractions in Prague, and they include ancient churches, strong fortifications and elegant gardens, in addition to the most important landmark, the Vladislav Hall in the Royal Palace, designed by the famous architect “Benedict Reed” in the sixteenth century.
The castle also has architectural features that combine late Gothic and New Renaissance arts.
5- An opportunity to experience the cuisine Prague is famous for
Besides Prague’s fame of architecture and its many historical monuments, it has become a favorite destination for sweets lovers as well, where bakeries selling various varieties of desserts are spread across every street, which includes “Tardelenik” and “Parisis Durb”, or the Parisian cake which is the most famous ever in Prague , It consists of three layers of chocolate cake, jam and cream and is covered with a thin layer of chocolate.
