Cultural immersion
Quick stop in Prague
While visiting the Czech Republic, the stop in Prague, its capital, is a must. The atmosphere in the streets is bohemian and wandering in them becomes a real pleasure for any tourist. Prague is full of historical buildings and corners that will take you back in time.
We leave you a sample of the outstanding corners we visited.
Astronomical clock
Dancing house
Kafka's spinning head
Charles Bridge
Old Square
Church of our Lady before Týn
Vltava river
Cathedral's rose window
View of Charles Bridge
The castle of Prague at the top of the city. The cathedral is a marvellous exmaple of the Gothic architecture and it's also called Hradčany in Czech.
National Theatre
Street Art
Surprise surprise
We were surprised by these little creatures: the otters are also fed in the Czech parks, as we also do with the ducks and pigeons in our culture.
Discovering Pilsen
After shortly visiting Prague, we headed to Pilsen, our final destiny.
About 90 kilometres (56 miles) west of Prague in western Bohemia, it is the fourth most populous city in the Czech Republic with about 175,000 inhabitants. The city is known worldwide for Pilsner beer, created by Bavarian brewer Josef Groll in the city in 1842.
We were charmed by its colorful buildings, narrow street and unexpected cafeterias. Besides, it is a very calm city and the place to be if you want to get away from the busy and touristy Prague.
For further, you can visit the following link: www.pilsen.eu
Our small gallery
View from St.Bartholomew's Cathedral over Republic Square (City center of Pilsen).
We took some pictures there.
A strong Jewish community formed in Plzeň in 1893 around the Great Synagogue (on the right), which is the third largest in the world.
Czech cuisine
Czech meals typically consists of two or more courses; the first course is traditionally soup, the second course is the main dish, and the third one can include supplementary courses, such as dessert or compote.
In the Czech cuisine, you will be offered thick soups and many kinds of sauces, both based on stewed or cooked vegetables and meats, often with cream. Baked meats with natural sauces are popular dishes usually accompanied with beer.
Czech cuisine usually includes a sweet touch in the main courses and also desserts, a unique feature in the European cuisine.
Keep in mind
The lunch and dinner time in the Czech Republic is much earlier than in Southern Countries of Europe. Lunch time is usually around 11:00-12:00 and dinner time around 18:00-19:00. Be careful or you will find most of the kitchens closed when looking for food!
You cannot miss...
The J.K. Týl Theater. The building itself is a magestic piece, both the outside and the inside. There, you can attend performances, for example, Tuesday nights are for Ballet. It is also a great opportunity to "dive" into the real Czech experience. Therefore, do not forget to pack a nice dress for the occasion!