Prague Municipal House
In the beginning of 20th century the government of Prague could see that there were no modern buildings suitable for representing the city during very important events. This is the reason why they decided...
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Wawel Cathedral in Krakow – A Place Sanctified by Polish History
Background Strolling the streets as a tourist, there’s one place that is absolutely essential to visit. The Wawel Cathedral in Krakow is the one of the most famous churches and holiest places in Poland....
Wawel Royal Castle
Introduction Your visit to Kraków would be incomplete without enjoying a visit to the top of the 150-million-year-old limestone rock known as Wawel Hill. It sits atop the imposing location for Krakow’s own Wawel Royal Castle....
Krakow Market Square, the Medieval Market at the Heart of Southern Poland
The Market Square Krakow’s Market Square (Rynek Główny in Polish) is the beating heart of Krakow.It’s one of the most beautiful places in Poland. In the northeast corner of the square (which is...
Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock
An Introduction In the heart of the oldest part of Prague, in the Old Town Square, stands one of the most popular tourist attractions. The Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock. You might be wondering...
Prague Lesser Side – Nowhere Better!
Right under Prague Castle, on the western bank of Vlatava river, sits a part of Prague called Lesser Side, or Malá Strana. The first settlement here dates back to the 8th and 9th centuries. These...
Prague Castle – History and Views
If you ask any traveler across the world what is the first thing he imagines when you say “Prague”, most of them would describe the picture of Prague Castle with St. Vitus Cathedral....
St. Vitus Cathedral – the Hilltop sight packed with history
If you Google the word “Prague”, the most common result you’ll get is a photo of Prague Castle. From the area of Prague Castle one tall, amazing piece of architecture really does stick out:...
Hungarian Parliament Building and the Meaning of 96
The building of the Hungarian Parliament building took place in the late 19th century. To create a truly impressive edifice, the city set about organizing a professional tender, with the submission of numerous great designs....
Vajdahunyad Castle: All is not what it seems…
Vajdahunyad Castle is the Dracula-type castle can see behind the Heroes’ Square Monument. It’s on the far side of the ice rink/boating lake. In fact, Gothic elements are one of three styles you can...
