Prague is a very unusual city. I have never seen such a number of various little corners, cozy cafes, interesting galleries or just small yards. For many centuries this city has managed to keep its historical appearance unchanged. At the same time it looks like a modern European capital. I can’t tell how this is managed, maybe the powers of the universe that helped Prague withstand the most difficult days of European wars and the succession of rulers, are helping it now…
The editorial of Seasons magazine asked me to tell about the sights of Prague. But there are so many places that I visit with pleasure that they will never fit into one short article. So I thought that you’d be interested in places where I, for example, like drinking good coffee in summertime and where I like observing the city. I want to tell you about three amazing terraces in Prague. There are, of course, many more terraces than three, but these ones I especially like.
The first one is stretched around the Hanavsky pavilion in Letenske Sady. The history of this building dates back to 1891. It was erected to celebrate the centenary of the Industrial Exhibition in Prague. Hardly any tourists know of the place. It is a very beautiful piece of architecture built in pseudo-baroque style. It is very cozy and has the most wonderful view over the city. You can observe the Vlatva River and count nearly all the bridges. When fog covers the city, the terrace dissolves in it completely and the line of the horizon is hardly distinguishable.
