easter sunday in Praue

Is that the only time you'll be there? There's so much in Prague and the Czech Republic I can't wait to go back.

I don't know what's closed since it is a holiday there even if very few are regular church goers.

If you're up for a walk start at St Vitus Cathedral and Prague Castle. Walk down the hill and take a slow stroll across the Charles Bridge. Go through the Old Town Square (don't miss the clock). If you're not dead yet, wander up the hill to the horses statue at the end/top of Wenceslas Square and/or go to the Jewish Quarter.

The sites that are almost certainly open on Easter are the synagogues in the Jewish Quarter. They're not too far from Old Town Square but in the opposite direction from Wensceslas Square.

Prague is beautiful but the most expensive place in the Czech Republic. You'll probably find prices comparable to downtown Philly so it's not horrible. Everyone speaks enough English so you won't have a language issue unless you get out in the countryside where very few seem to speak any English.

Pick pocketing is an intramural sport in Prague so use a money belt, carry a little cash in your pocket for lunch and drinks. Don't have your passport or credit cards outside your money belt. Don't carry a purse.

What I outlined above will give you a real workout but you'll see the major sites of Prague. My guess of the total walking distance is about 10 miles.

Thanks so much, we will actualy be there till wed. morning

That's way more time than you'll need to see the highlights of Prague. After you get past the tourist stuff (I named most of the best) it's just a big European city. After Independence Hall, the liberty bell and a few other historical sites, what would a tourist find interesting about Philadelphia? I grew up in Harrisburg so I have been there many times.

If you can get away, go the Cesky Krumlov. It was the highlight of our trip. My next trip anywhere near there will have us spend at least two days in the area just soaking it all up. It's also a pretty cheap place to go even considering it's a giant tourist attraction.

Get Rick's book on Prague & The Czech Republic. It's well worth reading to get a feel for what's there.

Personally, I didn't think too much of Terezin. Kutna Hora was interesting. It has the "bone church" in a monastery outside of town which is worth about 10 minutes. I found the old cathedral and some of the other sites in the main town more interesting. It's a good break from Prague but nowhere near as interesting as Cesky Krumlov.

Easter Sunday is probably not that much different from other Sundays. Easter Monday is the big holiday. There will be markets selling painted eggs, bunnies etc. Also on Sunday. Villages especially in southeastern Moravia still celebrate traditional Easter Monday. To learn more about this in the eyes of an American peculiar custom google Easter Monday in the Czech Republic. There is a lot of information there.

"After Independence Hall, the liberty bell and a few other historical sites, what would a tourist find interesting about Philadelphia? I grew up in Harrisburg so I have been there many times." Ken, as an old Philadelphian, those be fighin' words! (However, I'll save my rant about what a sham the liberty bell is for a more appropriate forum....)

But seriously, I can tell you this. I've been to Prague during Easter and the city was mobbed! You may even have to make reservations for dinner. Because the city doesn't really have any big museums, the streets felt all the more crowded. I had to wake up early in the morning just to take an unobstructed picture of Charles Bridge, because during the day, there was a solid mass of people. As others have said, there will be an Easter market on the old Town Square. I don't really remember what they sold, except a lot of beer... wait, that's probably why I don't remember...

I don't know what religion you follow, but consider attending Easter service at one of the cathedrals, if only for the music. I went to Tyn Cathedral, and there was a full orchestra in the choir loft to augment the operatic cantors.