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Post by onesteino on Jul 3, 2017 21:39:10 GMT
Has anybody any experience of either city? Can't decide on which one to visit for 4 days in August. Prague is a lot cheaper for much nicer accommodation, but Florence looks unbelievable!
I've not been to either, so any advice is appreciated!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2017 21:47:28 GMT
Not been to Prague but me and the missus went to Florence in May. It was really worth a visit with some fantastic buildings, the Duomo, museums etc but really expensive for everything ( 2 euros to use the loo !). You'd enjoy it but be warned about how expensive it is, much dearer than Rome.
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Post by Northy on Jul 3, 2017 21:50:27 GMT
if you are with the Mrs then Florence, Prague is better for booze and birds
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Post by Mendicant on Jul 3, 2017 22:22:09 GMT
To be fair I think Chatterly Whitfield is better than Florence, for visitors anyway. Prague is full of hookers.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2017 23:07:57 GMT
To be fair I think Chatterly Whitfield is better than Florence You've got to be off your head. The renaissance. Fiorentina. etc Jesus..... www.troglodyte.com |
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Post by Gods on Jul 3, 2017 23:56:23 GMT
I think both are wonderful.
If you are going in August one 'tie breaker' decision might be that the weather in Florence in August is often suffocating hot and humid, so queuing outside for the major exhibits like the Uffizi Gallery can be quite an ordeal.
Having said that I think Prague is at it's best in winter time, walk across Charles Bridge in a flurry of snow and sit it a café in a big coat and pretend you are a deep thinker like Franz Kafka, it doesn't bet much better than that!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2017 0:22:07 GMT
I think both are wonderful. If you are going in August one 'tie breaker' decision might be that the weather in Florence in August is often suffocating hot and humid, so queuing outside for the major exhibits like the Uffizi Gallery can be quite an ordeal. Having said that I think Prague is at it's best in winter time, walk across Charles Bridge in a flurry of snow and sit it a café in a big coat and pretend you are a deep thinker like Franz Kafka, it doesn't bet much better than that! Absolutely right Gods ...  |
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Post by Paul Spencer on Jul 4, 2017 0:57:39 GMT
Has anybody any experience of either city? Can't decide on which one to visit for 4 days in August. Prague is a lot cheaper for much nicer accommodation, but Florence looks unbelievable!
I've not been to either, so any advice is appreciated!
Ta in advance! What is your criteria, what is it specifically you're looking to get out of your visit? They are both wonderful cities. |
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Post by Northy on Jul 4, 2017 5:54:32 GMT
give Vienna a try instead ? you can also get a day trip down the danube to bratislavia
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Post by trickydicky73 on Jul 4, 2017 6:03:47 GMT
The correct answer is Florence.
If the question is What was your nan's name?
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Post by potterinleeds on Jul 4, 2017 6:38:21 GMT
I think both are wonderful. If you are going in August one 'tie breaker' decision might be that the weather in Florence in August is often suffocating hot and humid, so queuing outside for the major exhibits like the Uffizi Gallery can be quite an ordeal. Having said that I think Prague is at it's best in winter time, walk across Charles Bridge in a flurry of snow and sit it a café in a big coat and pretend you are a deep thinker like Franz Kafka, it doesn't bet much better than that! I'd tend to agree with Gods re. Prague. It was fantastic twenty years ago, but if you go in the summer now, especially over a weekend, there's far too many pissed up stag and hen parties. Still a superb experience in the winter. Budapest is worth a look too - not as pretty as Prague, but still plenty of interest and relatively cheap - plus you can have trips out to places like Lake Balaton. I had a month there in 1988, in a very hot summer, alternating between Budapest and Balaton. |
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Post by rat on Jul 4, 2017 7:13:01 GMT
give Vienna a try instead ? you can also get a day trip down the danube to bratislavia You'd have to be mad to visit Vienna in the summertime , but I must admit i've not been to Florence nor Prague ..... both are definitely on the list and even though an old mate runs the Toni & Guy franchise in Prague , i'd probably plump for Florence , just ..... the food just gives it the edge in my view . The Amalfi Coast would be my preferred choice of summer destination over Florence as well. Have fun , wherever you end up !  |
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Post by rat on Jul 4, 2017 7:20:40 GMT
I think both are wonderful. If you are going in August one 'tie breaker' decision might be that the weather in Florence in August is often suffocating hot and humid, so queuing outside for the major exhibits like the Uffizi Gallery can be quite an ordeal. Having said that I think Prague is at it's best in winter time, walk across Charles Bridge in a flurry of snow and sit it a café in a big coat and pretend you are a deep thinker like Franz Kafka, it doesn't bet much better than that! I'd tend to agree with Gods re. Prague. It was fantastic twenty years ago, but if you go in the summer now, especially over a weekend, there's far too many pissed up stag and hen parties. Still a superb experience in the winter. Budapest is worth a look too - not as pretty as Prague, but still plenty of interest and relatively cheap - plus you can have trips out to places like Lake Balaton. I had a month there in 1988, in a very hot summer, alternating between Budapest and Balaton. Totally agree , you have to try the Ruin Bars and hang out at Gozsdu Udvar , have a plate of Goulash at the City Opera House , marvel at St Stephens Basilica , visit the Parliament building . It's a city with classic imposing stone architecture and a vibrant youth culture ...... even if Hungary is a bit right wing these days . I can't recall seeing a single black face last time I was there .  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2017 7:56:19 GMT
I think both are wonderful. If you are going in August one 'tie breaker' decision might be that the weather in Florence in August is often suffocating hot and humid, so queuing outside for the major exhibits like the Uffizi Gallery can be quite an ordeal. Having said that I think Prague is at it's best in winter time, walk across Charles Bridge in a flurry of snow and sit it a café in a big coat and pretend you are a deep thinker like Franz Kafka, it doesn't bet much better than that! I'd tend to agree with Gods re. Prague. It was fantastic twenty years ago, but if you go in the summer now, especially over a weekend, there's far too many pissed up stag and hen parties. Still a superb experience in the winter. Budapest is worth a look too - not as pretty as Prague, but still plenty of interest and relatively cheap - plus you can have trips out to places like Lake Balaton. I had a month there in 1988, in a very hot summer, alternating between Budapest and Balaton. Budapest is my favourite European city recommend it all day long... |
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Post by andrewguk on Jul 4, 2017 8:06:31 GMT
I've visited both.
I'd go Florence. Beautiful city!
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Post by Northy on Jul 4, 2017 8:17:19 GMT
I think both are wonderful. If you are going in August one 'tie breaker' decision might be that the weather in Florence in August is often suffocating hot and humid, so queuing outside for the major exhibits like the Uffizi Gallery can be quite an ordeal. Having said that I think Prague is at it's best in winter time, walk across Charles Bridge in a flurry of snow and sit it a café in a big coat and pretend you are a deep thinker like Franz Kafka, it doesn't bet much better than that! I'd tend to agree with Gods re. Prague. It was fantastic twenty years ago, but if you go in the summer now, especially over a weekend, there's far too many pissed up stag and hen parties. Still a superb experience in the winter. Budapest is worth a look too - not as pretty as Prague, but still plenty of interest and relatively cheap - plus you can have trips out to places like Lake Balaton. I had a month there in 1988, in a very hot summer, alternating between Budapest and Balaton. Agree with Budapest, a lovely city, we went in September time and it was mid 20's all the time, then got the train to Brno for a night and then onto Prague |
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Post by Northy on Jul 4, 2017 8:23:10 GMT
give Vienna a try instead ? you can also get a day trip down the danube to bratislavia You'd have to be mad to visit Vienna in the summertime , but I must admit i've not been to Florence nor Prague ..... both are definitely on the list and even though an old mate runs the Toni & Guy franchise in Prague , i'd probably plump for Florence , just ..... the food just gives it the edge in my view . The Amalfi Coast would be my preferred choice of summer destination over Florence as well. Have fun , wherever you end up ! You've not been to either but give advice on the food? It depends what you like and are after, we had some great food in Prague, the tucked away local restaurantswere great, but I do like Italian food the best I ever had was in here last year: - Ristorante Antica Trattoria Taparo Most European Cities are going to be hot and full of tourists in the summer, you werent confusing Vienna with Venice were you, Vienna has lots of parks to escape to |
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Post by rat on Jul 4, 2017 8:51:43 GMT
You'd have to be mad to visit Vienna in the summertime , but I must admit i've not been to Florence nor Prague ..... both are definitely on the list and even though an old mate runs the Toni & Guy franchise in Prague , i'd probably plump for Florence , just ..... the food just gives it the edge in my view . The Amalfi Coast would be my preferred choice of summer destination over Florence as well. Have fun , wherever you end up ! You've not been to either but give advice on the food? It depends what you like and are after, we had some great food in Prague, the tucked away local restaurantswere great, but I do like Italian food the best I ever had was in here last year: - Ristorante Antica Trattoria Taparo Most European Cities are going to be hot and full of tourists in the summer, you werent confusing Vienna with Venice were you, Vienna has lots of parks to escape to I've eaten all over Italy . The food in Florence is regarded as one of the best component parts of perhaps the greatest world cuisine - Italian . I've yet to try . And sorry YES! I was confusing the two . Brain not working this morning . Vienna is great for cakes ! Venice is a hell-hole during summer . |
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Post by starkiller on Jul 4, 2017 10:46:46 GMT
I'd tend to agree with Gods re. Prague. It was fantastic twenty years ago, but if you go in the summer now, especially over a weekend, there's far too many pissed up stag and hen parties. Still a superb experience in the winter. Budapest is worth a look too - not as pretty as Prague, but still plenty of interest and relatively cheap - plus you can have trips out to places like Lake Balaton. I had a month there in 1988, in a very hot summer, alternating between Budapest and Balaton. Budapest is my favourite European city recommend it all day long... And out of the centre is best for bars... |
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Post by rat on Jul 4, 2017 10:57:03 GMT
Budapest is my favourite European city recommend it all day long... And out of the centre is best for bars... and the 'ruin bars' are something else . |
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Post by potterinleeds on Jul 4, 2017 11:49:53 GMT
And out of the centre is best for bars... and the 'ruin bars' are something else . What are the 'ruin bars', out of interest? |
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Post by lordb on Jul 4, 2017 12:23:43 GMT
Florence or Prague
tough choice...
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Post by rat on Jul 4, 2017 13:10:12 GMT
Gozsdu Udvar and the 'ruin bars' are something else . What are the 'ruin bars', out of interest? They're like pop up bars that are set up in old neglected "ruined" buildings . Quite something and unique to Budapest I think . The health & safety guys here in the UK simply wouldn't allow it ! ruinpubs.com |
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Post by supersimonstainrod on Jul 4, 2017 15:09:07 GMT
I think both are wonderful. If you are going in August one 'tie breaker' decision might be that the weather in Florence in August is often suffocating hot and humid, so queuing outside for the major exhibits like the Uffizi Gallery can be quite an ordeal. Having said that I think Prague is at it's best in winter time, walk across Charles Bridge in a flurry of snow and sit it a café in a big coat and pretend you are a deep thinker like Franz Kafka, it doesn't bet much better than that! ..with a magnificent view up to the largest castle in the World....I always adopted more of a George Smiley aura than Kafka,felt like the Bar staff were thinking "who are you kidding...." when I tried that.... 😂 |
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Post by Northy on Jul 4, 2017 15:12:38 GMT
What are the 'ruin bars', out of interest? They're like pop up bars that are set up in old neglected "ruined" buildings . Quite something and unique to Budapest I think . The health & safety guys here in the UK simply wouldn't allow it ! ruinpubs.comwe went in some of those, our group hired a guide for an evening to take us to a lot of local bars and underground music places |
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Post by rat on Jul 4, 2017 15:22:28 GMT
They're like pop up bars that are set up in old neglected "ruined" buildings . Quite something and unique to Budapest I think . The health & safety guys here in the UK simply wouldn't allow it ! ruinpubs.comwe went in some of those, our group hired a guide for an evening to take us to a lot of local bars and underground music places So you've been to Budapest then ? |
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Post by potterinleeds on Jul 4, 2017 15:38:57 GMT
What are the 'ruin bars', out of interest? They're like pop up bars that are set up in old neglected "ruined" buildings . Quite something and unique to Budapest I think . The health & safety guys here in the UK simply wouldn't allow it ! ruinpubs.comCheers. I'll give them a try if I ever manage to get back there. I can also recommend the Gellert steam baths - huge Art Nouveau complex, indoor and outdoor pools, icy plunge pools, very hot steam rooms etc. Watch out for the Turkish masseurs though - they were brutal. It was proper old-school massage - marble slabs, foam and big bruisers with Popeye forearms. |
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Post by rat on Jul 4, 2017 15:40:58 GMT
They're like pop up bars that are set up in old neglected "ruined" buildings . Quite something and unique to Budapest I think . The health & safety guys here in the UK simply wouldn't allow it ! ruinpubs.comCheers. I'll give them a try if I ever manage to get back there. I can also recommend the Gellert steam baths - huge Art Nouveau complex, indoor and outdoor pools, icy plunge pools, very hot steam rooms etc. Watch out for the Turkish masseurs though - they were brutal. It was proper old-school massage - marble slabs, foam and big bruisers with Popeye forearms. Saw that .... didn't fancy it . Not really a pure bred Stokies thing . |
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Post by trickydicky73 on Jul 4, 2017 17:41:50 GMT
And out of the centre is best for bars... and the 'ruin bars' are something else . You and the others have convinced me to visit this city. Cheers, Ratty |
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Post by rat on Jul 4, 2017 17:44:59 GMT
Gozsdu Udvar and the 'ruin bars' are something else . You and the others have convinced me to visit this city. Cheers, Ratty Give it a go .... the MTR is great as well . You don't really need a ticket in my view either ..... Cool City . |
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