The first one is to mention Charlie Bridge, my own Charles Bridge.

I spent 6 nights in Prague and walked back and forth on the bridge almost every evening. I really like this oldest stone bridge over the Vltava River, and every time I visit it, it gives me a different feeling.

The encounter with Charles Bridge was the first day in Prague. At noon, the bus runs from Vienna to Florence station, drops off your luggage at a nearby hostel, and takes the bus into the old town. I really couldn't find a place to buy a ticket before getting on the bus, so I had to skip the ticket. Later, when I took the tram and subway, I bought tickets honestly at cigarette stalls or automatic ticket machines. After getting out of the car, passing by the sculpture of Dvořák on the square and walking along the Vltava River, an ancient bridge suddenly appeared in front of me. That's right, that's Charlie Bridge.

The piers are grey and black, after all, it has been baptized by centuries of history, the bridge is crowded, after all, it is the most famous attraction in Prague, tourists from all over the world fill the not very wide bridge deck, and the Vltava under the bridge is so clear that it is the mother river of Bohemia and Moravia.

Walking through one of the most beautiful Gothic bridgeheads of the era, and stepping on the stone slabs of 500 years ago, I had a tangible feeling – Prague, I am finally here!

The bridge is overcrowded, and he has long been aware of Prague's reputation as a thief, so he keeps a close eye on his camera bag. On both sides are those who sell paintings, handicrafts, and art. The most impressive thing is an old man who keeps shaking a special musical instrument with his hands, wearing a national costume, with silver hair and a red face, always smiling whether there are guests or not. The kind old man, the pleasant music, inexplicably, the passers-by laughed. It turns out that a good mood is really contagious. So, like most tourists, I threw a few coins into the old man's hat, not for anything else, but for such a pleasure.

Most of the saint statues on both sides of the bridge have become a place for water gulls to stay. And the saints, or the people of Prague, did not care that the guano had dyed the stone statues almost grayish-white. The famous statue of St. John is a gathering place for tourists. There is a place on the left and right sides of the base that has been polished into gold by the palms of many years and countries, with a puppy on the left and a priest on the right. It is said that if you touch them, you will be blessed with good luck and you will be able to return to Prague again. I have to say, it really works. Here, the sacred and the profane are so harmoniously combined that one likes it.

Standing on the bridge, you can see the magnificent Prague Castle opposite, see the tip of the hundred towers of the old city of Prague, see the clouds of Vltava, and see the world in a long way. I think that's what attracted me to walking the bridge countless times without getting tired of it.

Two

I came to Prague Square – Old Town Square to be exact, wandering, and missing.

The square is small, with a statue of Hus, the leader of the Reformation, in the middle, surrounded by Baroque and Gothic churches, and quaint old buildings, including the famous town hall. The astronomical clock in the town hall is greeted by applause when 12 golden saints slide through the small window above the clock face every hour. The craftsman who created such a masterpiece had his eyes gouged out by the rulers of the time after completing this work, in order to ensure that it was the only one in the world.

When I went back before Christmas, I was surprised to find that the Old Town Square had been transformed into a Christmas market, and a once-in-a-lifetime Christmas was erected next to Hus. The sun is so bright and the sky is so blue that it's so blue. Eat a very cheap hot dog and hang out comfortably. Next to the Christmas tree, there is a big Christmas stage where children play during the day, but the real beauty is at night.

The more beautiful the night, Prague Square is just that. The lights on the old building pierce the dark night and are drawn into five-colored lines.

On the stage, there is a special world. Christmas is coming, and it's the season of shows. The first night I went to see it, the first row of the audience was children in festive costumes. On the edge of the stage sat a small band with a guitar in hand and a piano on the stage. The band took turns inviting adults to bring their children on stage to sing Christmas songs with them. After singing, there is also a stage play, which is also of a religious background. The second night was a more formal performance, and more than 10 children's singers sang one song after another under the leadership of the beautiful female teacher, because they were all in Czech, I didn't understand what it meant, but I was moved by their beautiful harmony. Many tourists and locals in the audience sang along, and the holy atmosphere was extremely strong for a while, and that scene was unforgettable. By the way, all of these shows are free.

Prague Castle is the largest and most beautiful castle in Europe.

Descending from the Charles Bridge, you will find the gravel path to the castle. Because the castle is built on a mountain, it is impossible to kiss the fragrance without some hard work.

The castle is home to the largest church in Prague, St. Vita's Church, which was an eye-opener for me with its beautiful stained-glass windows. The Golden Lane, where Kafka lived, has been turned into a street of small goods. In the courtyard of the palace of the Czech king, there is a changing of the guard at the entrance on the hour. In the castle, there are countless museums, countless chapels, countless treasures, countless tourists.

From the castle, you can see the whole of Prague. The city of gold and the city of a thousand towers live up to its name, even if there are no alchemists now, it is convenient to climb the tower. Especially when the sunset turns the sky red, the National Museum, the Opera House, the Charles Bridgehead, and all the spires on the Vltava River turn golden. At this time, the church bell rang and was eye-catching.

I once followed the path next to the castle and dreamed of climbing the hill to watch the sunset. From time to time you can see parks with remnants of roses, ancient and modern sculptures, spectacular churches and baptistery. All the way down, we came to the river, the golden river.

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Introduction: Before going to Europe, Prague was on my list of must-visit places. I can't talk about why I yearn for it so much, but I have read too many articles and books about Prague, and I feel that it is really impossible not to go. For this city in the heart of Europe, it is not very difficult to visit.

Prague, one of the two cities visited twice in Europe.

Before going to Europe, Prague was on my list of places to visit. I can't talk about why I yearn for it so much, but I have read too many articles and books about Prague, and I feel that it is really impossible not to go. For this city in the heart of Europe, it is not very difficult to visit. One is that it is the base of Skyeuope, with cheap flights to many big cities in Europe, and the other is that with a Schengen visa, you can go to the Czech Republic with a 5-day transit visa visa-free treatment, eliminating the pain of visas. So, once to Paris and once to Barcelona, both times almost used the five-day limit.

One

The first one is to mention Charlie Bridge, my own Charles Bridge.

I spent 6 nights in Prague and walked back and forth on the bridge almost every evening. I really like this oldest stone bridge over the Vltava River, and every time I visit it, it gives me a different feeling.

The encounter with Charles Bridge was the first day in Prague. At noon, the bus runs from Vienna to Florence station, drops off your luggage at a nearby hostel, and takes the bus into the old town. I really couldn't find a place to buy a ticket before getting on the bus, so I had to skip the ticket. Later, when I took the tram and subway, I bought tickets honestly at cigarette stalls or automatic ticket machines. After getting out of the car, passing by the sculpture of Dvořák on the square and walking along the Vltava River, an ancient bridge suddenly appeared in front of me. That's right, that's Charlie Bridge.

The piers are grey and black, after all, it has been baptized by centuries of history, the bridge is crowded, after all, it is the most famous attraction in Prague, tourists from all over the world fill the not very wide bridge deck, and the Vltava under the bridge is so clear that it is the mother river of Bohemia and Moravia.

Walking through one of the most beautiful Gothic bridgeheads of the era, and stepping on the stone slabs of 500 years ago, I had a tangible feeling – Prague, I am finally here!

The bridge is overcrowded, and he has long been aware of Prague's reputation as a thief, so he keeps a close eye on his camera bag. On both sides are those who sell paintings, handicrafts, and art. The most impressive thing is an old man who keeps shaking a special musical instrument with his hands, wearing a national costume, with silver hair and a red face, always smiling whether there are guests or not. The kind old man, the pleasant music, inexplicably, the passers-by laughed. It turns out that a good mood is really contagious. So, like most tourists, I threw a few coins into the old man's hat, not for anything else, but for such a pleasure.

Most of the saint statues on both sides of the bridge have become a place for water gulls to stay. And the saints, or the people of Prague, did not care that the guano had dyed the stone statues almost grayish-white. The famous statue of St. John is a gathering place for tourists. There is a place on the left and right sides of the base that has been polished into gold by the palms of many years and countries, with a puppy on the left and a priest on the right. It is said that if you touch them, you will be blessed with good luck and you will be able to return to Prague again. I have to say, it really works. Here, the sacred and the profane are so harmoniously combined that one likes it.

Standing on the bridge, you can see the magnificent Prague Castle opposite, see the tip of the hundred towers of the old city of Prague, see the clouds of Vltava, and see the world in a long way. I think that's what attracted me to walking the bridge countless times without getting tired of it.

Two

I came to Prague Square – Old Town Square to be exact, wandering, and missing.

The square is small, with a statue of Hus, the leader of the Reformation, in the middle, surrounded by Baroque and Gothic churches, and quaint old buildings, including the famous town hall. The astronomical clock in the town hall is greeted by applause when 12 golden saints slide through the small window above the clock face every hour. The craftsman who created such a masterpiece had his eyes gouged out by the rulers of the time after completing this work, in order to ensure that it was the only one in the world.

When I went back before Christmas, I was surprised to find that the Old Town Square had been transformed into a Christmas market, and a once-in-a-lifetime Christmas was erected next to Hus. The sun is so bright and the sky is so blue that it's so blue. Eat a very cheap hot dog and hang out comfortably. Next to the Christmas tree, there is a big Christmas stage where children play during the day, but the real beauty is at night.

The more beautiful the night, Prague Square is just that. The lights on the old building pierce the dark night and are drawn into five-colored lines.

On the stage, there is a special world. Christmas is coming, and it's the season of shows. The first night I went to see it, the first row of the audience was children in festive costumes. On the edge of the stage sat a small band with a guitar in hand and a piano on the stage. The band took turns inviting adults to bring their children on stage to sing Christmas songs with them. After singing, there is also a stage play, which is also of a religious background. The second night was a more formal performance, and more than 10 children's singers sang one song after another under the leadership of the beautiful female teacher, because they were all in Czech, I didn't understand what it meant, but I was moved by their beautiful harmony. Many tourists and locals in the audience sang along, and the holy atmosphere was extremely strong for a while, and that scene was unforgettable. By the way, all of these shows are free.

Three

Prague Castle is the largest and most beautiful castle in Europe.

Descending from the Charles Bridge, you will find the gravel path to the castle. Because the castle is built on a mountain, it is impossible to kiss the fragrance without some hard work.

The castle is home to the largest church in Prague, St. Vita's Church, which was an eye-opener for me with its beautiful stained-glass windows. The Golden Lane, where Kafka lived, has been turned into a street of small goods. In the courtyard of the palace of the Czech king, there is a changing of the guard at the entrance on the hour. In the castle, there are countless museums, countless chapels, countless treasures, countless tourists.

From the castle, you can see the whole of Prague. The city of gold and the city of a thousand towers live up to its name, even if there are no alchemists now, it is convenient to climb the tower. Especially when the sunset turns the sky red, the National Museum, the Opera House, the Charles Bridgehead, and all the spires on the Vltava River turn golden. At this time, the church bell rang and was eye-catching.

I once followed the path next to the castle and dreamed of climbing the hill to watch the sunset. From time to time you can see parks with remnants of roses, ancient and modern sculptures, spectacular churches and baptistery. All the way down, we came to the river, the golden river.

Four

In almost all major European cities, there were Jewish ghettos, which were destroyed by World War II. The Jewish Quarter of Potala is not very large in Europe, but it is known for its architectural features.

I bought a ticket for 6 Jewish buildings, wore a small hat with the Great Star of the Jews, and admired the jugmatized cemetery, the Jewish church and the dormition, and the brass sculpture based on Kafka's Metamorphosis. Nowhere else was the Holocaust Memorial. There were 100,000 Jews in Prague before the war, and less than 10 survived after the war. The memorial hall has two floors, and the walls are densely packed with the names and dates of birth and death of Jews who died during the war written in black letters on a white background. From time to time, someone can be seen sobbing in the corner, for such a suffocating history. Thinking of China's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, where is our Wailing Wall? This feeling reached its culmination when visiting Auschwitz. In Auschwitz, not far from Krakow, Poland, walking alone in the viewing room, it was really unbearable, and I rushed out. Outside, the north wind was howling, the eyes were full of devastation, and the raindrops had fallen.

Five

Prague, I thought, I will definitely go back and see the Charles Bridge, see the castle, see the Old Town Square, see the Jewish Quarter.

Not for anything else, it's just that every time I just leave, I already start to miss it