Alexei Novak – First encounter with the Czech Republic in 2005 My acquaintance with the Czech Republic began with an unexpected inheritance – a distant relative left me a small house in a picturesque village near Brno. I planned to quickly process the documents and sell the property, but fate had other plans. When I first stepped over the threshold of this ancient house with its tiled roof, a strange feeling came over me, as if I had returned home. Apple trees bloomed in the garden, neighbors brought homemade bread and told stories about my ancestor – a Czech musician. Deciding to stay for a few months, I hardly noticed how they turned into almost 20 years of life between Prague and the towns of Moravia, where I constantly discover new facets of this country. The Czech Republic is multifaceted. Behind the postcard views of Prague and the famous beer lies a deep culture that often remains unnoticed by ordinary tourists. Those who find an approach to the locals discover a completely different country – not the one shown in guidebooks. Over these years I have conducted hundreds of tours to little-known corners of the Czech Republic and written two books on Czech cuisine and traditions. I've had the opportunity to consult for historical films shot in the Czech Republic and create an educational program about Czech culture. I help tourists in difficult situations and share my knowledge with everyone who wants to see the real Czech Republic – a country where every stone breathes history, and every mug of beer can be the beginning of an amazing friendship.
Malá Strana
Malá Strana is one of the most interesting and picturesque old districts of Prague. We started our walk around that district with Kampa Island.
Kampa Island is considered to be one of the most beautiful sites of Prague and is called the Venice of Prague. Kampa Island is separated from Malá Strana by the river arm Devil´s Stream (Čertovka). It is supposedly to be named after a washwoman who lived there and had a wicked tongue.
Click here to learn more about creating a personal itineraryThe island is remarkable for its very picturesque narrow streets and a water mill with the biggest 8-meter large mill-wheel. Passing through the so-called Lennon Wall and Maltese Square we made our way toward the St. Nicholas Church.
From the St. Nicholas Church we made our way toward the Wallenstein garden. Frankly speaking, it was hard to find the entrance and we were ready to give up and go away. But at last we found it near the Malostranska metro station.
Wallenstein garden
The Wallenstein garden is the first and the most magnificent palace garden in Prague. It is remarkable for its amazing sculptures, alleys, a pond and a large artificial cave.
The garden of the Wallenstein palace is open for visitors and free of charge.
Wallenstein garden and palace
After the gardens we made our way to Prague Castle passing through Nerudova Street. Nerudova Street is a picturesque street where you can find many restaurants and souvenir shops.
Click here to create a personal itinerary for CzechiaBut the most remarkable feature of the street is the house signs. The house numbers were introduced in Prague in 1770. Before that the houses were recognized by their signs. And Nerudova street has a large number of houses with very interesting signs.
Nerudova street
Here you can see the houses with such signs as “At the Golden Key”, “At the Three Fiddles” and many others. View more photos of Malá Strana in the “Photos of Prague” section. After going up the hill on which Nerudova Street is located we found ourselves in Prague Castle.
“At the Golden Key” house sign
“At the Three Fiddles” house sign
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