In Prague, along the Vltava river, stretching embankments, which are joined together at the long promenade of the city. However, there are two, the most picturesque of Prague embankments, they are one of the most vibrant streets of Prague's embankments or Masaryk Masaryk (Masarykovo nabrezi) and Rusinova (Rasinovo nabrezi).
On these embankments is always crowded and full of life, entertainment and festive events.
If all the other waterfronts of Prague can pass, while in the Czech capital by these embankments definitely not pass.
Masarykovo embankment Prague
First of all, Masaryk embankment attractive for its architectural masterpieces in art Nouveau style, where one building more beautiful than the other.
Masaryk embankment is small, it is easy walk in about 30 minutes. The promenade stretches from the National theatre (Narodni divadlo) to Jiraskuv bridge (Jiraskuv most).
Prague national theatre looks majestic. This monumental structure, built in 1881, is the main theater not only in Prague but throughout the Czech Republic. Besides, immediately after its erection, the theatre became one of the Central attractions of the city and the undoubted decoration of the Prague embankment.
Behind the National theatre originate elongated along the waterfront, colorful home of art Nouveau.
The most attractive part of the Masaryk embankment runs from Slavic island (Slovansky island) to Jiraskuv bridge.
Rasinovo embankment in Prague
Jiraskova bridge originates Rasinovo embankment. It is easy to find a very conspicuous landmarks. Right on the crossroad, over the bridge, on the street Resslova flaunts the famous "Dancing house", which caused in its time a wide resonance among the masses of the local population. In this part of the waterfront seamlessly combines the buildings of the art Nouveau style with new trends in architecture. This contrast first strikes you and after a while you get used to it, and all this is seems to be something interesting and original.
For the Dancing house on the rašínovo waterfront tower also houses of various architectural styles
The most attractive place rašínovo waterfront, attracts many tourists and local residents, was the pier of the excursion boats at the Vltava river. From this place you can go on a river cruise or guided tour.
Besides, there is always a lively, music is playing, located cafe with beer and snacks, live music groups, and people relax and enjoy the atmosphere.
The views from the Prague embankments
View of one of the Prague bridges and the Prague Castle
View of Petrin hill and the Petřín observation tower
