With Christmas becoming ever more commercialised, increasing numbers of people are choosing to spend the festive period away from home to escape all of the stress which can be associated with the period. Below are some of the reasons why Prague should be considered as an escape location at this time of year.
Ancient churches
There are few better places to enjoy the magic and true meaning of Christmas than in some of Europe’s oldest churches. Religion is highly important to many of the residents of Prague, so visiting the churches around Christmas you will experience the charming way in which the Czech people celebrate.
Christmas market
In the Old Town Square can be found one of the best Christmas markets in the world. The market sells a range of handmade items which make great gifts for those back home, whilst the square itself hosts a series of concerts and shows telling the story of Christmas and bringing people together at this most special time of year.
Less intense crowds
There is more of a religious emphasis on Christmas in Prague than in other parts of the world, so the crowds are less commercially intense making walking around the city and shopping a less stressful experience.
Food and drink
You will be familiar with all of the traditional Christmas foods back home so the opportunity to sample those from another part of the world is exciting and certainly doesn’t disappoint. There are various specialist seasonal food and drink stalls around the city, whilst the markets are also a great place to source it.
