Time for Timeless Prague

According to your watch (only the very best from the Nixon watches collection you own), the time has come to get away from work stress and go to an exotic place full of history and charm. Although you would normally go for an extreme adventure, the lure of Prague has made you decide that this will be the venue of your next break-away.

Travelling to Prague, getting around is quite easy. UK citizens do not need a visa to visit the Czech Republic and it is a comfortable flight away from London. In Prague there are Trams and taxis available for you to get to your accommodation. Walking around in the city is quite safe, but always be alert as there is still the danger of pickpockets.

After arrival, you consult your Nixon watch and decide that a stroll in just the thing to help you get acquainted with the city. But before leaving, you find a map and a guide of the city with some interesting tourist sites highlighted:

• Charles Bridge: This is a 14^th century stone bridge that serves as a connection between the Old City and the Lesser City – the two parts of Prague. Visitors get excellent views from the Charles Bridge of Prague and there are 75 statues on the bridge to look at as you cross. Each end of the bridge also has its own tower: The Old Town Bridge Tower and, on the opposite side, the Mala Strana Bridge Tower.

• The Church of Our Lady before Tyn: The two spires of this magnificent gothic church can be seen all over Prague. Founded in 1385, the church has seen severe religious battles, but eventually the Catholic Jesuits took over the church and restored its Baroque interior and other sacred relics.

• Estates Theatre: This is the site of the very first performance of the “Marriage of Figaro”. This is also where Mozart himself conducted the premiere of his masterpiece “Don Giovanni”.

• Old Town Hall Tower and Astronomical Clock: The Old Town Hall Tower dates from 1338 and is still one of the most striking buildings in Prague. The Astronomical Clock was built into its side in the 15^th century and has the figures of the 12 apostles marching around every hour on the hour. There is a bit of a pantomime when the bell tolls and then all the figures retire until the next hour.

• Prague Castle: Prague Castle is the biggest medieval castle in Europe and has over the centuries housed the various Czech Kings and Queens. Today it is Prague’s most visited tourist attraction.

As you check your most favourite watch from your Nixon watches collection to make sure that you haven’t been transported to another place and time, you realize that your holiday has flown past. With the treasured memories of Kings, religious battles and magnificent views from ancient towers, you head home to face the rat race.