While visiting Prague, staying in a five star hotel or a luxury apartment is not the aim of experienced travelers, people who know about the rich history of Prague usually look forward to stay in a historical building which can relate stories if not even fairy tales from the Czech heritage, which makes the travel experience in Prague more complete, not only visiting and taking photos of monuments, but also staying in a monument itself.
The history of the city is reflected in its hotels also as Prague apartments. The Czech Capital dating back to the 9th Century, has been historically, and is today, a crossroads between ancient and modern worlds. It’s a city that has throughout its existence continually reinvented itself. As a result, Prague offers an array of historical buildings holding apartments and hotels representing each of its bygone eras.
Historical sites converted into holiday apartments and hotels in Prague.
Several hotels in Prague were once historical sites that have been refurbished to meet the increasing needs of international travelers. These hotels have been renovated to meet current need, but reflect the rich history of the area. From the time of the original Bohemians throughout the history of Prussian, German and Soviet Union occupation to the current day, a reshaping is constantly taking place in Prague that points the way to a new era. Historical sites being reinvented into hotels, is one way where the old world meets the new.
Late nineteenth century and early twentieth century hotels built during a time of increased travel to Prague, a number of hotels and apartments from this period reflect the Art Nouveau architectural style, then popular throughout Europe. With the coming of a new century, the city had reinvented itself again into a worldlier destination.
All of Prague’s historical apartments of this time, although reserved for the elite, were a response to the needs of a more sophisticated European traveler that demanded great luxuries. Sadly, this era ended with the coming of Communist occupation from 1918 until 1989. Today, many of these apartments, have been renovated and restored to their original glory.
Prague is in a picturesque river valley that surrounds the Vltava River. Many ancient bridges connect the east and west banks of the river and provide valuable links for maneuvering about the city. Old Town Prague originates back to the 13th Century while New Town developed in the 14th Century.
Hradcany Castle was built in the late 9th Century. Historically, it was the residence of kings but now houses offices and is the official residence of the current President of the Czech Republic. Another way the old is preserved while room is made for the new.
Prague is known for the various architectural styles contributed by each culture and era that has influenced it. It’s known as an intersection in Central Europe where East meets West. Where innovation takes its shape from the foundation of the ancient.
Historical Hotels from the 21st Century. As many historic buildings have been turned into hotels and an array of oldapartments in Prague have been remodeled, it’s interesting to note what shape newly built hotels are taking. Today, the contemporary architectural styles of these hotels beckon back to the past. Many of Prague hotels are lovely 19th Century-type structures with all the amenities. What else could be expected from charming Prague.
