Prague

In which city was one of the founders of modernist prose Franz Kafka born and the first official world chess champion in history Wilhelm Steinitz?
And where is the largest castle complex in the world located, whose history began in the... distant IX century? And which city can boast the largest bronze equestrian statue in the world, a creation of the sculptor Bohumil Kafka - 9 meters high and weighing 16 and a half tons? In which European capital was the first in the world sobering-up station opened in 1951, and even a house "dances"? And in this city, there is a museum… of flies!... Of Alphonse Mucha - one of the most famous Czech artists, a representative of the Prague modern school… Correct - it is Prague: ancient and always modern!
The "Ajax-Press" publishing house is pleased to present a new guidebook to the Czech capital in the "Russian Guide.
Polyglot" series. In addition to 10 routes described and marked on its separate map, the guide is supplemented with a large
It has always had a reputation as one of the most beautiful cities in the world and has been praised by many outstanding personalities. For centuries, it has been given various names.
It is both Golden Prague and the Northern Rome… By the way, if Rome was built on just seven hills, Prague is built on nine: Letna, Vitkov, Opus, Vetrv, Skalka, Emauzy, Vysehrad, Karlov, and the highest of them - Petrin!
It is also the "City of a Hundred Spires". The Prague towers were first counted by the mathematician and philosopher Bernardo Bolzano, who counted 103 spires, not including water towers and private buildings. Now there are even more in Prague: approximately 500!
To immerse yourself in the spirit of the city, take a walk across Charles Bridge, among numerous statues find the sculpture of St. John of Nepomuk and touch the bas-reliefs on the pedestal, making a wish (according to local legends it will surely come true), listen to street musicians, and definitely try the famous Czech beer in one of the many breweries.
In the GUIDEBOOK "PRAGUE" you will also find sections that will help prepare for the trip. This is a brief history of the state located in Central Europe, information about transportation, a calendar of upcoming events and holidays. The "Climate" section will help you choose the best time for travel, and information about hotels and restaurants will guide you through the diversity of offers.
As well as unique routes around the capital of the Czech Republic. You will travel through the Old Town and visit the Jewish Quarter, stroll through Mala Strana and visit Vysehrad.
You will also find the famous Konopiste Castle, Slapy Lake, Karlstejn Fortress, and the Koněprusy Caves and much, much more…