The most expensive street in the Czech Republic, with no doubts. You can guess it from reading signs on this avenue connecting Letna and lively Old Town Square.
Dior, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Dolce & Gabbana, Rolex or Versace - brands that most Czechs do not mean more than just a familiar word associated with luxury and prestigious events. Some brave souls rather buy a handbag bearing all the characteristics of thing that values tens of thousands crowns in the Vietnamese market here than in the zone of luxury. Then they show it as an original. This is also a way how to get the luxury. Those to whom luxury is a standard, do not know other street for shopping in Praze than Parizska street. That is to say, mostly foreigners shop there.
Parizska – another space
How is Parizska street different from the other boulveards in Prague? Except for prices? They are polished cobblestone walkways and especially trees, which in a similar, though much poorer form, you will still find on Prague’s Wenceslas Square . It is worth mentioning also rent commercial premises that exceed half a million crowns a month. So small businessmen would hardly fill the requirement of this street that is focused on "fashion, effect, and elegance.”
Are you little uncomfortable when you shorten the journey from the Old Town Square via the waterfront path renowned street you mix up your nose rubbed expensive perfumes and fine cigar smoke? Do you have the feeling that you are a poor, when you cannot afford almost none of the goods offered there? No worries, and enjoy a beer in, for example, theater club Image Black Theatre. You may be surprised that you can enjoy the beer also in Parizska street, without ridiculous prices.
Parizska street was founded to improve image of Prague in front of the world And it is doing very well, because today is one of the most luxurious street in Europe. More and more reputable brands are interested in renting space right here in the heart of Europe. The very first Hermes boutique with personal assistance its boss Jean Louis Dumas-Hermès was opened in Parizska street in 1997. Followed by famous Lous Vuitton.
Several names for one street
But enough about prices and luxury of this Prague boulevard. Originally it was called Nicholas’ boulevard after Russian Tsar Nicholas. Name Parziska, because it resembles the famous Champs-Élysées, was given to the street in 1924. The original plan wanted the street to be considerably longer and thus connect Letna with the National Museum at Wenceslas square. During the Second World War in 1947, the street was renamed to Nuremberg street, then changed its name twice - from Parizska to Street of the 5th of May and then back to Parizska.
If you do not get "fooled" by polished windows, it will open the same street in another dimension, and its simple beauty. Architecture of Parizska street is simply charming - high apartment buildings, where the amount of rent does not speak, carefully decorated facades are a perfect example of works of the masters of 19th and 20th centuries.
In times when we can't go exploring other cultures, it may come in handy to look around. We realize that even in the past, people have had to deal with the pitfalls of diseases that have greatly affected the running of society. Evidence of this are the monuments expressing gratitude. One of these monuments, which we may have perceived in recent years only as meeting points, are the plague columns.
At a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has affected not only our health but also our economy, including travel, it is difficult to plan a holiday or relax for the following year. Not everyone dares to travel to the sea or to exotics. But don't despair, because the Czechia and neighboring Slovakia offer a lot of experiences and relaxation surrounded by nature.
Prague - the capital of the Czech Republic . It is home to many amazing sights, divine cuisine, even better bear and amazing treks into nature. Today, we take a look at one of its precious nature nooks - Kunraticky Les.
This time we take a walk into the streets of Prague. We will omit the main landmarks on purpose. Our goal is to see places with for distinct atmosphere of their own, places that you will love.
Nowadays, there are no buildings in the Jewish quarter of Prague, except for the synagogues and the mysterious Old Jewish Cemetery about which we wrote the last time-. Synagogues belong to the orthodox Prague Jewish community, some of them feature exhibits from the Jewish Museum which you may view as ordinary visitors.
Together with Hradcany, Charles Bridge and Male Mesto, the Old Town of Prague is one of the iconic places in the city which is popular all around the world. The history of this part of the city dates back to the 9th century, the world-famous town hall was established in 1338 as the first one of its kind in Bohemia. Let's go together to the most famous places and hidden nooks.
Who would have thought that before the great flood in 2002 and a few years later would become one of Prague's most luxurious neighborhoods? Today, there is are great cafes, bistors and restaurants one next to another. The houses have been beautifully repaired and the streets are always full of life. You will easily think that you walk along some beautiful boulevard in France.
Jewish quarter should be a mandatory stop for tourists as well as for locals. Many Praguers pass it with their eyes closed forgetting, perhaps even realizing it, about priceless historic part of the city.
Prague's part of Troja remains one of the most desirable residential areas. Troja Chateau surrounded by the vineyards of St. Klara, its major landmark.
Wenceslas Square, better known among the people as "Václavák" every Czech knows. Even the one, who the Czech capital and its inhabitants really hates. Rivalry between Prague and the rest of the Czech Republic there is no secret.
After a nice walk in the Tuileries Garden we continued to Louver we wanted to see so much. It was supposed to be a conclusion of our tour in Paris. Yet before we got to Louvre we went to the Seine to see the bridge that is a symbol of love, wishes, and friendship.
This time we go to the capital of the Czech Republic to make a beautiful walk to see the most popular tourist attractions which would give us another perspectives on the life on the city on the Vltava River.
Once we saw all that is around the tower we moved inside. We also took a glimpse at 10 huge sculptures of crawling babies (so-called Mimina Babies). These were fixed on the tower in the year 2000.
We have already told you about our roaming through Prokopske and Dalejske valleys. Today we take you into another green oasis of the Czech Republic’s capital. We visit Troja, a neighborhood with multiple tourist attractions.
There are many amazing sights, squares and nooks in Prague. Today, we take you to Holesovice borrough which many know mostly for Vystaviste exhibition ground. However, today we take a look at Veletrzni palac.
After a magical walk near luxurious boutiques on Royale street, or admiring historical buildings on La Madeleine and Garnier Opera. Last part in our series, we visited the Lafayette gallery. We wandered about in pompous spaces for people who like to shop. We saw Paris from above and walked to see another landmark in the city.
Few weeks ago we have visited the capital of the Czech Republic, Prague. During our walks in streets of hundred towers, visits to various museums and landmarks or tasting good wine we decided to visit a water world. It’s a relative new sight in the beautiful metropolis.
Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic and its largest city. I was born there and I have been living there ever since. Prague covers the area of 496 square kilometers and there live more than 1,2 million people. Prague is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
Today, our new series about one of the most beautiful, most popular, most visited cities of the world begins. Yes, it is the French capita, Paris. Together we will go on a journey of the most interesting places and we will learn about their secrets.
After a brief introduction of Paris last time we move to exact places. Our trip begins in the Latin Quarter. We walk through two beautiful boulevards and visit perhaps the most known tomb in the world.
We will continue in our journey in Paris. We will choose a tempo of learning on history and we will also talk on beauties of nature. There are many natural wonders in Paris. Perhaps the most beautiful ones we trie to find in beautiful parks and gardens.
In last week’s article we took a look on greenery in Paris. Today we will visit one of these green oases where the famous Notre Dame cathedral is located.
In today's part of our journey through the Paris visit one of the largest, most beautiful and most visited monuments in the city. Yes, it's Notre Dame on the island Cité. Gimped many stories for centuries dominated this city and encourages the writer and not only is the rotation of the mysterious stories with inimitable French sophistication.
Today, the sixth part of our series about Paris we continue from Notre Dame cathedral to the town hall. From there our steps continue to one of the most controversial buildings in the city. Parisans either love it or hate it.
Last week we had visited town-hall and moved also to Center Pompidou, a center of modern art. Today we will look around this building build inside-out. The building is named after French President Pompidou, who initiated its construction.
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