DK Travel : Prague

At the geographical heart of Europe, Prague’s beautiful cityscape has been carved and sustained by a variety of emperors, artists and religious communities, from the Gothic exuberance of its castle and cathedral, to the dignity of the medieval Jewish Cemetery, and the 19th-century opulence of the “new” town. Under Communist rule, Prague was off the tourist map, but since 1989 the city has seen a surge of visitors eager to take in this spectacular city.

Hradčany Restaurant

This fine-dining restaurant at the Hotel Savoy serves a sushi buffet every Sunday from noon to 2pm.
Hungarian Parliament Building, Budapest

Sits on the banks of the Danube, it is an absolutely stunning builidng that was built in Budapest in a Gothic Style
Hussite Wars

After the Church Council at Constance burned Catholic reformer Jan Hus at the stake in 1415 (see Jan Hus Memorial), his followers literally beat their ploughshares into swords and rebelled against both church and crown. The resulting animosity between Protestant Czechs and German Catholics would rage for centuries.
II Ritrovo

Some of the best pasta in town is hiding out at this family-run spaghetteria. Any of the fresh pastas are worth your while.
Independence

While World War I raged, National Revival leaders such as Tomáš Masaryk turned to the United States for support for an independent Czechoslovakia. As the war drew to a close in 1918, the republic of Czechoslovakia was born.
Independence Day

On this date in 1918 Czechoslovakia declared itself independent of Austro-Hungary.
Inter-Continental

The Inter-Continental pulls out all the stops for its Club-Level guests, but all visitors will feel pampered. The large fitness centre has exercise machines, a swimming pool and a putting green. On a budget? Rooms with city views are less expensive than those overlooking the Vltava.
Ivan Reitman

Reitman, now US-based, is best known for directing the hit Ghostbusters .
Jágr’s

Owned by “friends and family” of National Hockey League star Jaromír Jágr, this sports bar has several giant screens, decent food and friendly service.
James Joyce

Prague’s original Irish bar defines hospitality. There are Irish stouts and lagers on tap. Try their Sunday roasts.

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