One of the Road Scholar expert-led field trips, “Independent Prague: Architecture and the Arts” features professors, historians and resident experts who present rich cultural context to the “Paris of Central Europe”.
Highlights of the 9-day Independent Prague: Architecture and the Arts in Prague itinerary:
- The architecture of Prague, from Gothic and Art Nouveau to Romanesque and Baroque
- 1,000-year-old Prague Castle, home of Bohemian kings
- Classical concert in St. Nicolas Church
- Lectures on composers Janacek and Dvorak
- Malá Strana, the charming 8th century quarter
- Introduction to modern Czech Republic, established in 1993 after being liberated from Communism by the Velvet Revolution
Prague’s iconic Astronomical Clock was built by Master Hanuš in 1410. - Czech Art School
- World War II through the personal experiences of your lecturers
- The Jewish Ghetto and the Old-New Synagogue
Detailed itineraries for self-guided rambling to such gems as:
- Mucha Museum
- Sternberg Palace
- Medieval Convent of St. Agnes of Bohemia
- National Gallery Trade Fair Palace of contemporary art
Departures for Independent Prague: Architecture and the Arts are available most months throughout 2016. Accommodations at the beautifully restored, circa-1910 Hotel Petr. A non-profit company specializing in affordable, educational tours for adults, Road Scholar is a non-profit (formerly Elderhostel). The company offers a whopping 6,500 tours in all 50 states and 150 countries!
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I traveled to Prague last year. I never tired of walking across the Charles Bridge where each time of day would bring a different experience. From the sheen of early morning light on the water to the mid-day stroll enlivened by local musicians and the eventual evening amble as the sunset cast a glow on the sculptures lining the walkway. It was all magic and majesty.