Go Back  Fodor's Travel Talk Forums > Destinations > Europe
Reload this Page >

Prague and Venice

Search

Prague and Venice

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 23rd, 2003, 09:53 AM
  #1  
Dan
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Prague and Venice

We will be visiting Prague and Venice for the first time this summer. Notwithstanding the obvious differences, we note a number of remarkable similarities between the cities. Both are cities with rich histories, their physical structures were untouched by World War II, they are cities for walking and getting lost down charming, winding steets and alleys, they both have famous Astronomical or Astrological clocks in thier main town square/ piazza, both have a major sight (Charles Bridge, Piazza St. Marks) which is said to be overrun by tourists, but the advice is to try to visit early or late. Any others similarities worthy of comment?
 
Old Jan 23rd, 2003, 12:12 PM
  #2  
Dan
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Hello? Is anybody there? If you have ever been to both Prague and Venice and have any thoughts on the similarities (or contrasts), please let's hear from you. There are too many cold days until my trip in July. Many thanks!
 
Old Jan 23rd, 2003, 12:50 PM
  #3  
Jim Tardio
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
I understand what you're saying, but they aren't really that similar at all. To start, Prague has a lot of cars. Obviously, Venice has none. Prague is on a river, Venice is on the ocean (well, actually a lagoon).<BR><BR>Prague is wonderful (great beer!), but, in my opinion, Venice has a magic unlike any other city in the world. It's like visiting another planet. You'll no doubt enjoy both cities.<BR><BR>I have plenty of photos of both cities. If you'd like to see them, email me and I'll send you the link.
 
Old Jan 23rd, 2003, 01:01 PM
  #4  
Dan
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Thanks, Jim. Any others?
 
Old Jan 23rd, 2003, 01:54 PM
  #5  
Richard
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
ttt<BR>
 
Old Jan 23rd, 2003, 02:29 PM
  #6  
bill
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
I guess you can name just about any two cities in Europe and come up with a list of similarities. But Prague and Venice are still two very, very different experiences.
 
Old Jan 23rd, 2003, 04:12 PM
  #7  
lynn
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
I just got back from 6 nights in Prague and 4 in Venice. I must say, they are VERY different.<BR><BR>I enjoyed seeing Venice and would go back but I preferred Prague.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
MBeethoven
Europe
8
Feb 18th, 2008 05:12 AM
marli5
Europe
5
Feb 21st, 2007 05:09 AM
wassy
Europe
9
Feb 12th, 2007 09:13 AM
jchvann
Europe
12
Apr 19th, 2005 09:29 AM
fuji
Europe
9
Jan 2nd, 2003 10:34 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -