Prague, Live in Fairy Tale

Prague, Live in Fairy Tale

March 29, 2015 | Adiek Sarah

I continued my journey to another European city, Prague. I booked a bus to Prague with price 22 Euro. It took 4 hours to reach the capital city of Czech Republic. Like most of other European countries, no visa is required for Malaysian visitors entering the country. However, Malaysian passport seems like very foreign to the police officer that checked our passports. The bus stopped at the roadside after entering the international border to be checked by the police. He took a little longer to check my passport, and returned my passport without any questions.

The bus arrived as Florenc Bus Station, Prague. As usual, I searched for Information Counter to ask about my directions. After being given some explanation, so I bought a Prague Map Guide and Prague 24 hours Card with the total of 5 Euro.

Czech Republic using its own currency, the Czech Krone in their business dealings. Money exchange counters can be found in anywhere, especially in tourist spots. I took about half an hour to understand and familiarize the public transportation system. I lost my way few times, but I believe that was pretty normal.

However, after I found directions to the hostel, I'm a little bit miserable at having to walk up a hill with a burden nearly ten pounds. Arpacay Backpackers Hostel was located almost at the end of the road on hilly terrain made me really exhausted.

Alhamdulillah, the hostel room was also very satisfactory. It was a female dorm for four with shared bathrooms. As usual, after the clean up and rest for a while, I went out again to explore this very beautiful city.

Recalled during childhood, we often served with fairy tales princess days of yore. A beautiful princess and a handsome prince charming finally live happily and they lived in the grand palace. That feeling when seeing all the sights of Prague. Structure and architecture of the buildings are still intact with the grand palace on a hill top.

Prague city was listed as a UNESCO historic town. I embarked on a journey towards the Charles Bridge (Karluv most) that was built in the 14th century. It was the main pedestrian route connecting the Lesser Town and Old Town. This bridge was buzzing with activity. There were street musicians who showcase for living. There were also selling souvenirs to tourists. Not to mention, there were also a few beggars on the pavement of the bridge.

From Charles Bridge visitors could enjoy views of evil fairy tale in Prague. Vltava river flowing beneath, flanked classical building view.

I walked to the Old Town Square (Staromestske náměstí), which was one of the main squares in Prague. Old Town Square was built around the 12th century and was the center of Prague administration and marketing. These buildings was built with the concept of Romanesque, Baroque and Gothic styles. Among the interesting places to visit is the Old Town Hall Tower & Astronomical Clock, Tyn Church and St Nicholas Church.

After exploring almost every corner of the Old Town, I crossed the river via Mánes Bridge to return to the Lesser Town.Lesser Town also known as the Lesser Square located at the foot of the hill of Prague Castle. There was a Baroque Lesser Town Square (Malostranske náměstí) where there were small shops, churches, traditional Czech pubs and restaurants. Most hotels were located in the Lesser Town compared to the Old Town.

Lesser Town was destroyed twice. First, when the battle between the Hussites and the garrison of the Prague Castle in 1419, and later when the Great Fire in Prague circa 1514. Prague Castle now serves as the Czech Parliament without prejudice to the existing architecture. Tranquil views across Prague can be enjoyed from the castle on the hill.

Upon returning to the room, I became acquainted with my roommate. These two girls were sisters came from England. They traveled from England, Switzerland, Salzburg in Austria, Budapest in Hungary and then going to Poland and Norway before returning to England.They both are still too young for me. The brother had just graduated from university and now works part time at the same place with his sister. Unlike other girls their holiday financed by parents, they traveled using their own pocket money. Lead to more serious topics, we also talked about the difference between the Pound Sterling currency and Malaysian Ringgit. They were quite surprised to learn their currencies to five times the currency country. As the end of the conversation, I asked permission to pray Maghrib and Isha, worried they feel uncomfortable.