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Four Activities and Sites In Prague

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Prague, in the Czech Republic, is a beautiful city. There are a lot of things to do there.  Four things you should do include:  The Dancing House, The Astronomical Clock, and The Petrin Tower. The Dancing House Designed by architect Frank Gehry, the Nationale-Nederlanden building, called the Dancing House, is quite unique. The design is inspired by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers and depicts two sides of the building 'dancing'. The Astronomical Clock The Astronomical Clock in Prague dates from the medieval period (ca. 1410 AD). It is one of the oldest in the world and the only clock still operating. Every hour, when the clock strikes the hour, the Twelve Apostles move across the open doors at the top of the tower. This procession is visible from the Old Town Square. The Charles Bridge The Charles Bridge, named after Charles IV, is one of the most famous bridges in the world. Construction started in 1357 AD and lasted until 1402 AD. It was origina