Day 6 - A tour of Prague’s castle district
This morning, you embark on a guided walking tour to some of the
city's most famous sights.
The exploration takes you to Prague Castle, which is the largest
medieval complex in Europe, dating from the 9th century. Bursting
with history, the most eye-catching building is the huge Gothic St
Vitus Cathedral, the south entrance of which is adorned with golden
mosaics. Behind a 17th-century red Baroque façade is one of
Prague's oldest buildings, St George's Basilica, reputedly dating
from 920 AD. At the north-eastern edge of the complex is the
charmingly quaint Golden Lane. The diminutive and colourful
medieval houses were occupied by defenders of the castle and
artisans such as goldsmiths, who gave the street its name.
With the tour concluding near the castle, you might like to
start your free afternoon with a stroll across the Charles Bridge,
looking at the 75 decorative statues that populate its walls.
On a stroll round Josefov, Prague's thought-provoking Jewish
Quarter which relays the long history of Jewish Prague, you can
expect to uncover many buildings that have their own stories to
tell. You might want to view the Old New Synagogue, the oldest
active synagogue in Europe, or the appropriately named Spanish
Synagogue with an exterior evoking Andalucía's Alhambra.
You dine independently tonight, so may wish to visit one of the
city's many fine eateries for some hearty and delicious Czech food,
maybe with a portion of the almost ubiquitous and welcome potato
dumplings (bramborové knedlíky) and a glass of frothy beer.
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