Prague - Vienna 3-Day Tour
3 cities |
9 attraction(s) |
total distance 362
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Day1: Prague
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Prague Castle was once the residence of the Czech royal family and is now the office location for the president and national government agencies. It is also a popular spot for viewing the beauty of the Old Town area. The castle houses the crown jewels of Bohemian Kingdom and is one of the largest ancient castles in the world, spanning 570 meters in length and around 130 meters in width. The three most important sights in the castle include St. Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane, and the Old Royal Palace. St. Vitus Cathedral is the oldest building in the city, with a history of over 1000 years. The highlights of this magnificent grey-black Gothic building include 20th-century stained glass windows, the tomb of St. John, and the St. Wenceslas Chapel. The large stained glass windows were created by the famous painter Mucha. Golden Lane is a small and delicate road with romantic colored small houses on either side. It used to be the residence of servants and craftsmen and got its name from the many alchemists who worked for the kings. In the late 19th century, it became a slum, but after a change in planning in the mid-20th century, the houses were converted into various souvenir and handicraft shops. The famous writer Kafka's old home is also located here. Every day at noon, the Old Royal Palace holds an impressive changing of the guard ceremony, attracting many tourists.
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The St. Vitus Cathedral located in Prague Castle is a precious example of Gothic architecture, with numerous Bohemian Kings' tombs inside. It is one of the largest and most important churches in the Czech Republic. As early as 925 AD, Duke Wenceslaus I of Bohemia built the first circular Romanesque church, which was later expanded in 1060 to become the Romanesque church seen today. Then in 1344, Charles IV ordered the construction of the Gothic cathedral on the original foundation, which was not completed until the early 20th century. Today, the replaced stained glass windows have become representative works of Alfons Mucha.
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The Strahov Monastery located in the Strahov district of Prague is a Premonstratensian monastery, and the Assumption of Our Lady Church inside has been designated a Papal Basilica. The library inside the monastery is hailed as the most beautiful library in the world, and is a breathtaking sight that is definitely worth a visit.
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Old Town Square, also known as Hus Square, has a history of over 900 years. Located between Wenceslas Square and Charles Bridge, it is one of the most famous squares in Prague, attracting countless tourists and residents, especially crowded in the summer. The buildings around the square are of various styles, including the Gothic-style Tyn Church and the baroque-style St. Nicholas Church, as well as many cafes and restaurants. Many churches on the square and the famous astronomical clock on the exterior wall of the old town hall attract numerous tourists. In addition, the square also offers a panoramic view of the old town for tourists. A statue of Hus, the pioneer of the Reformation, stands in the square and has become a tourist landmark. Tourists sticking "wishing notes" on the pedestal of the Hus statue has also become a scene in the square. Although Jolin Tsai mistakenly referred to the pedestal of the Hus statue as Rome's wishing pool in her song "Prague Square," the song still attracts global attention to Old Town Square. In 2014, the Prague city government cleaned and maintained the Hus statue, and the "wishing wall" on the pedestal no longer exists, but the square is still an oasis in the hearts of tourists.
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Located on top of the Gothic tower of the Old Town City Hall, the Astronomical Clock (in Czech: Pražský orloj) is the pinnacle of Czech Gothic science and technology, with a magnificent artistic charm. The clock has two towers, and is an exquisite automaton designed according to the local ancient geocentric principle. The upper clock makes one revolution around the sun each year, while the lower clock makes one revolution per day. At each full hour, the skeleton pulls the time, the saints appear, and various timekeeping activities, such as the crowing of a rooster, take place, making it quite interesting. At noon every day, the twelve apostles appear in order on both sides of the clock, half turning left and half turning right, and after the window closes, the rooster crows and the clock chimes. Local ancient legends say that if the Astronomical Clock is not properly maintained, the city will face disaster. The clock was burned during World War II and was restored in 1948 and 1979 respectively. It's rumored that to ensure that there is no similar clock in the world, the craftsman who made the Astronomical Clock was blinded. After seeing the clock, you can go up to the tower in front of the Old Town City Hall to enjoy the view of the tourists and the entire square.
Day2: Kralovice
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Day3: Vienna
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Medieval Roman Catholic place of worship with an ornate spire, catacombs & a treasury museum.
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Habsburg palace complex with ornate, baroque interiors, imperial apartments & a silver museum.
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Renowned classical music venue with a packed program including local & international performers.
