This fairytale city is known by many names: the Heart of Europe, the Golden City, the Magical City… and all of them are true. Every third traveler falls in love with Prague, because it gives each of us what we are looking for: the curious find a gateway into history, lovers enjoy unforgettable romantic walks, and those in search of comfort discover the warmth and hospitality of our Slavic neighbors.
But one visit to Prague will never be enough. The city will keep drawing you back, again and again. You will return, trying to unravel its mysteries. And if you become its loyal friend, Prague will surely open its heart and reveal its secrets to you…
I invite you to embark on a journey through time and plunge into the Middle Ages! Together we will walk through Prague’s four historic quarters: the New Town, the Old Town, Hradčany, and Malá Strana. Along the way, you will discover answers to many intriguing questions: What happened to the Devil’s Bible? Where is the most breathtaking viewpoint? What treasures are hidden in the Prague Loreto? Where can you escape from the bustle of the big city? How did the romantic Kampa Island and its mills come to be? Where was the old morgue, and what stands in its place now? What legends surround Charles Bridge, and where should you make a wish? How did the wild Vltava River flood Prague? What mysterious stories are tied to the Astronomical Clock? When did the Slavs arrive in Bohemia? Why did the Capuchin monks irritate Tycho Brahe? Where did the diamonds on Prague’s monstrance come from? And where is the House of Bluebeard?
Don’t worry—you will certainly return to our fast-paced modern world, but until then, an unforgettable adventure awaits you!