Best Breweries in Prague
When it comes to beer, there is probably no other city in central Europe, which has such a strong bond to beer as Prague. Many people think it’s kind of a beer drinker’s paradise....
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Margaret Island – The Green Heart of Budapest
Margaret Island is a natural island in the middle of the Danube in central Budapest. You can get onto the Island via Margaret bridge or Árpád bridge. The entire area is one huge park,...
Gellert Hill and the Citadel
Gellert Hill overlooking downtown Budapest is a spectacle by itself. The shape of the dolomite hill is formed by the tectonic fault lines running along the River Danube. Gellert Hill is one of the...
Prague Old Town
History of Prague Old Town Once upon a time, in the heart of medieval Europe…well, there are several legends about how Prague Old Town, along with the rest of the city, was founded. The most...
Schwarzenberg Palace in Prague
Introduction If you’re standing in front of the Schwarzenberg Palace located on Hradčanské náměstí, you can see why it’s so famous. For the palace belongs amongst the most beautiful and charming examples of Renaissance...
The Grunwald Monument – The Triumph of King Władysław Jagiełło
Introduction The towering Grunwald Monument is an important symbol of Polish National Pride. It stands in commemoration of one of the most important victories in the shared history between Poland and Lithuania. This was...
Budapest’s Váci Street
The famous Váci Street extends from Vörösmarty Square down to the Great Market Hall of Budapest. It is ranked among the top shopping streets of Europe. Whether you’re here to purchase something for your loved...
Strahov Monastery
The Strahov Monastery is one of the oldest and the most important monasteries you can find in Prague. If you cross over the Charles Bridge towards the Castle, you will notice it as a long...
Hradčanské Náměstí or Hradcanske Square- The Architectural Treasure Trove of Prague
Hradčanské náměstí (or Hradcanske Square) is an area lying in front of Prague Castle, filled with gorgeous buildings and palaces. But how did this large square come about? And how is it directly in...
Archbishop’s Palace in Prague
If you look across the square from Prague castle you’ll see the seat of Prague’s archbishopric. It’s a classical building standing apart. Actually it could be a luxury hotel. Though the large late Baroque...
