布拉格

捷克

布拉格

推荐理由：布拉格是一座历史悠久的城市，早在1000多年前，这里就是捷克王国的政治中心，米兰?昆德拉说过：只能发生一次的事情，最好就不要让它发生。的确如此，布拉格孤寂又扰人的美，正需要你与心灵相通的另一人在当时当地共同分享，离开后的追忆，总是让人莫名惆怅。

文字介绍：

捷克首都布拉格，是一座美丽而古老的山城。城市依山傍水，古迹众多，国家重点保护的历史文物达2000多处。可以毫不夸张地说，在老城区每一条大街小巷，几乎都可以找见13世纪以来的各种形式的建筑物，如始建于1344年的著名圣维特教堂，建于1357年的伏尔塔瓦河上的圣像林立、艺术价值无比的查理大石桥，建于1348年的中欧最古老的高等学府查理大学以及金碧辉煌的布拉格宫和历史悠久的民族剧院等。老城区的一些偏僻宁静的街巷迄今依然保持着中世纪的模样，街道用石块铺成，街灯是古老的煤气灯式，许多房屋带有宗教色彩的壁画。随着城市交通的发展，老城区的许多街道已经显得过于狭窄，只准许汽车和电车单行通过。 老城中心的老城广场已经存在900多年了，是群众集会的场所。广场上的老市政厅，建于1338年，是一座哥特式建筑。广场南面有著名的卡罗利努姆宫，它是查理大学最古老的建筑物。卡罗利努姆宫附近有著名的伯利恒教堂。火药门楼，是老城13座城门中的仅存者。广场上有一座建于1410年的钟楼，尽管钟楼的外墙墙皮因年代久远已部分剥落，但它却以精美别致的自鸣钟而闻名于世。凡是到布拉格的游人，总要前往老城广场观赏这座古老的钟楼，路经钟楼的布拉格市民也常常停下来校对自己的手表。每到整点，钟上的窗门便自动打开，钟声齐鸣，12个圣像如走马灯似地一一在窗口出现，向人们鞠躬。这个复杂而又奇妙的自鸣钟，是15世纪中期由一位钳工用锤子、钳子、锉刀等工具建造的，至今走时准确，成为人们观赏的一件珍品。

推荐理由：

The magical city of bridges, cathedrals, gold-tipped towers and church domes, whose image has been mirrored in the surface of the Vltava river for more than ten centuries. Prague is also a modern European metropolis full of energy, music, and art.

文字介绍

The magical city of bridges, cathedrals, gold-tipped towers and church domes, whose image has been mirrored in the surface of the Vltava river for more than ten centuries. Prague is also a modern European metropolis full of energy, music, and art.

It"s a city of contrasts: Serene green isles in the river and peaceful parks draping the city"s seven hills are just steps away from the architectural treasures and bustling street life of the city center. Prague"s atmosphere is both intimate and romantic, and quite impossible to forget once you visit.

During a walk through the city, you will quickly discover that the history of European architecture has left behind splendid representatives of its various periods and styles. There are Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classicist buildings, as well as various neo-historic styles and Art Nouveau.

Prague is also a verdant city. The hills below the Prague Castle, for example, have been shaped by Baroque architects who combined splendid palatial buildings with beautiful formal gardens full of pavilions and arbors.

Fifteen large bridges accent the panorama of Prague. Fourteen span the river Vltava, one bridges the vast Nusle valley. The oldest and the most valuable bridge was built in 1357 and bears the name of its founder, the Emperor Charles IV. You cannot miss it when strolling along the Royal Way, the famous coronation route of Czech kings connecting the Old Town with the Prague Castle.

One of the most breath-taking, as well as photogenic, views of the Castle opens up from the very head of Charles Bridge. The Castle panorama features just about all the historic architectural styles; it’s not an exaggeration to say that you are looking at a thousand years’ worth of European architecture.

The islands in the Vltava offer entirely different views of the city. Although these small islands are not very remarkable geographically, their greenery plays an important part in city life. Amidst the urban bustle of the centre, these islands are welcome oases of calm, perfect for impromptu relaxation.

The Czech metropolis abounds in theatres, concert and exhibition halls, museums and galleries. Prague truly offers something for everyone, and each of its many faces has its own special charm.