The result of spontaneous medieval urbanization, the Old Town district was the seat of merchants’ guilds that gradually acquired autonomous status and saw in the mid-14th century the establishment of the University of Prague, one of the oldest in Europe. The district‘s extraordinary network of winding streets, small squares, and passages that developed around the market places will lead you from one surprise to another. The elegant baroque facades often conceal buildings with much older walls and cellars, and traces of the Romanesque and Gothic eras remain visible to those who know how to look for them. At the heart of this labyrinth, the huge Old Town Square remains the symbolic center of this district with its famous astronomical clock, numerous baroque medieval palaces, and the two towers of Our Lady before Týn.
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Bohemia has made a name for itself in the history of the crystal industry with the creation of its innovative artificial crystal and the unparalleled skills of its glassworkers. Glasswork has become one of the specialties of Czechia and the crystal factory in the small town of Nižbor is one of the best known in the country. Come and discover the secrets of the famous Bohemian glassworks with a visit to the Rückl family’s glassworks. During your visit to the factory workshop, you will witness the entire process of crystal production, from blowing to engraving and ornamentation. You will also learn about the history of glass production in Bohemia and how this tradition has been carried on to this day. You can also take advantage of the adjoining store and take home original products from the glassworks as a souvenir.
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