1. Prague Castle and Charles Bridge

The best picture of the Prague Castle and Charles bridge can be taken from the Bridge of the Legions (Most Legií) close to the National Theatre. Its very popular alternative is renting a boat or water bike in Žofín Island and take pictures from the waters of Vltava river.

2. Prague Bridges from Letná Park

Another place that is ideal for breathtaking pictures is Letná park, located on a hill situated just beside Vltava river. If you are looking for some quiet place with amazing views of Prague, then include Letná Park into your itinerary. Here you can also taste some of the best Czech beers as there is a beer garden as well. Letná park is the second largest park in Prague (just after Stromovka) and is easily accessible from the city centre even on foot.

3. Charles Bridge from Malá Strana

In fact there are numerous places where you can take amazing pictures of Charles Bridge from but there is one secret place that you will be really surprised with. Furthermore it is likely that you will not be disturbed by anybody as this place is quite hidden and unknown and use to be totally free of people. It is located at the bank of Vltava river, in the courtyard of Franz Kafka Museum on Malá Strana. Here you can also see popular tourist attraction – fountain of two pissing guys, which makes people laughing. Our place is on the right side of this fountain. Go to the very right corner at the river and you will be amazed. Best time to come here is in the evening, or in the dusk.

4. Old town square from Old Town Hall Tower

Very popular place for taking pictures of Old Town square and its surroundings is a tower of Old Town Hall, right above Orloj (Astronomical Clock). It will not be hard for you to find this tower, you just need to follow the crowds of people which certainly take you to Old Town Square.

So now you are aware of the places in Prague you need to visit with your camera, the last thing you have to do is to find some Prague boutique hotel and there will be nothing else that could stop you from getting really memorable and unique experiences.

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Bordering on the Wesla River in the Lesser region of Poland, this city’s history can be traced all the way back to the 7th century. One of the more important economic centers in Poland, Krakow is also known for being a city of academics, artists, and a very unique culture that is all its own.

Krakow, Poland by Corinne Cavallo

This city was the capital of Poland from 1038 to 1596 as well as the capital of Grand Duchy of Krakow from 1846 to 1918. Currently Krakow is the capital of the Lesser Poland Voivodeship. Krakow became the capital Germany’s central government shortly after the Nazi invasion which took place in 1939. Following the invasion, Jewish citizens of this area were sent to an area that was known as the Krakow Ghetto before being transferred to extermination camps in the area.

People from all around the world come to visit Krakow because of its historical significance and sheer beauty. There are a number of attractions which are hot spots for tourists, including the City Walls, Planty Garden Ring, Collegium Maius, Town Hall Tower, and many other places. Situated on the Vistula River, the history of human settlement in this area dates back to the Stone Age.

Main Market Square in Krakow, Poland by Klearchos Kapoutsis

There is a legend in this area which attributes the founding of the city to Krakus, a mythical ruler who built what is now known as Krakow above a cave where a dragon lived. There is certainly a lot of history associated with this Polish city, and it continues to be a very popular place for tourists as well as those who are drawn in by its beauty and mystery.

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