Cheap Flights to Prague

Because it was spared bombing during World War II, Prague is one of the few cities in Europe that remains intact form its earliest days – right back to medieval times. There’s no better example of Prague’s architectural past than in the Old Town Square where building styles from every era of the city’s history are displayed in one compact and always crowded square. The city’s castle, which sits perched high above this city of rivers and bridges, is one of the finest in all Europe and the Cathedral attached to it houses the tombs of saints and kings. The Old Town is filled with lots of great dining and entertainment establishments and the area around Wenceslas Square – the city’s main gathering spot in front of the National Museum – has been transformed into the Champs –Élysées of Central Europe. The Charles Bridge, which leads to Prague Castle, and the grand churches where Mozart entertained his admirers when he lived here, are delights top see. Many of Prague’s churches hold nightly concerts where you can hear the works of Mozart and other great European composers played by aspiring young musicians. There’s lots of restaurants in the Czech capital but stay away from the hotel eateries – neighborhood pubs serve up great beer and local delicacies – the Czechs really like their pork hocks - and everything comes swimming in thick, but yummy gravy. The local daily outdoor market near the Old Town Square is a treat but beware of buying “authentic” Czech crystal because most of the crystal creations sold in Prague these days is imported from China – labor costs prohibit making crystal in the Czech Republic anymore.  Make sure you also visit the Dancing House, designed by Canadian architect Frank Geary – it’s the most modern building in Prague but fits right in with the ancient facades.