Pražský poutník aneb Prahou ze všech stran – Dudák Vladislav (2008)

In the rich selection of tourist guides to Prague that have appeared in recent years, there is still a rather rare publication that intimately addresses not only visitors to our capital city but also native Praguers. The Prague Pilgrim or Prague from All Sides is a book that complements 53 suitably chosen and thoughtfully crafted walks with interesting narratives about the history of individual locations, buildings, and other remarkable objects. Thus, in addition to the necessary historical data, the colorful history of Prague with its curiosities and secrets, and above all its people, literally comes to life before the reader. This book can be characterized without exaggeration as a guide, a book of stories, and a small history of Prague all in one form. Why is Prague so frequently visited? What attracts people, and why does it manage to captivate almost everyone who has walked its streets? There are many answers to this question, but almost all agree on one point: the atmosphere and beauty of Prague are not only given by the unique combination of artistic monuments from various eras but also by the life that flows within it and carries with it the legacy of ancient times. The French historian Ernest Denis once wrote about it: "Every stone reminds us of a heroic drama. Nowhere has life been more tumultuous, with revolutions...