It is always very nice to fly business class! Meals and drinks included!
Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. It is a city steeped in history, with an old town that dates back to the 9th century. Prague has been the capital of the Czech Republic since its establishment in 1918, and the city is home to an array of architectural styles, including Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Art Nouveau.
The city of Prague was founded by Prince Borivoj I of the Premyslid Dynasty in the 9th century. During the Middle Ages, Prague became a popular medieval trading centre and its population grew significantly. In 1348, the city became the capital of the Holy Roman Empire. During this period, the city experienced a cultural and architectural boom, with many of its buildings and monuments dating back to this time.
In 1618, Prague was the site of the Defenestration of Prague which sparked the Thirty Years War. The city was conquered by the Swedes and the Austrians in 1648 and 1689 respectively. The city was occupied by Napoleon in 1805 and it was annexed by Austria in 1866.
In 1918, Prague became the capital of the newly independent Czechoslovakia. The city experienced a period of rapid growth and modernisation during the interwar period, with the creation of the many of the city’s iconic Art Nouveau buildings.
In 1939, Prague was occupied by Nazi Germany and it remained under Nazi control until the end of World War II. The city was liberated by the Soviet Army in 1945 and it became the capital of the Czech Republic in 1993 after the dissolution of Czechoslovakia. Today, Prague is a vibrant city full of history and culture.
I’ve stayed couple nights in Airbnb in Prague. Very central place and easy to reach. It cost me around £85 for two nights for entire place.
I went for a walk into old town and managed to walk around most of the things in 3 hours.
The Astronomical Clock in Prague, also known as the Prague Orloj, was first installed in the city in 1410, making it one of the oldest astronomical clocks in the world. It was commissioned by the city council, and designed by a clock-maker named Mikuláš of Kadaň and astronomer Jan Šindel. Over the centuries, the clock has gone through several renovations, including one in 1787 by clockmaker Josef Mánes, and another in 1860 by clockmaker František Rössler.
The clock is made up of three main components: the astronomical dial, the clock face, and the calendar dial. The astronomical dial displays the position of the Sun and Moon in the sky, as well as various astronomical details. The clock face displays the time of day, while the calendar dial displays the day of the month, the month of the year, the zodiac sign, and other symbols.
Every hour, the clock comes to life with a mechanical show. The four figures of the Apostles, a skeleton, a Turk, and a cockerel, move around the clock face. The show is accompanied by an old folk tune, and it has been a popular tourist attraction since the late 19th century.
Ignore blured photos as my phone doesn’t focus anymore. A known issue with OnePlus 3T.
For dinner I went in a place called “La Vie” – steak house/shop that sells beef. I was so hungry! A waiter heard my accent and immediately asked in Russian if I speak Russian. I said I can try as I’ve forgotten most of it. She was very kind and attentive. I’ve chosen a Rib Eye steak for around 700CEK (~£24), which didn’t seem very cheap, but way much cheaper than London. I understood when she brought a plate. The steak was huge! 3cm thick and in size of two palms. Since I couldn’t finish all of it, they packed to take away.
This was my breakfast of half steak left over from last night.
Now waiting for a flight in the airport and really bored. By the way security experience wasn’t very nice. A guy had too big container of some liquid and security guy told him to throw it away or check-in the bag. Then a friend of his suggested to put in a smaller container (in the toilet) which was under 100ml, but security guard said still no. So inhumane!
Also when I was passing the gates I beeped and the guy was looking at me and talking swabs from my palms and belly testing for drugs. I was so sleepy and the way he looked into my eyes felt very bad!
Anyway, will go for a pint or something. Finally, leaving Prague.
Tips
Watch the video below on how to avoid scam in Budapest. Call taxi through the apps like Uber, Bolt if possible.
Don’t play three cup game (or three cards). It’s a scam and you will never win.