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“🔔Jingle bells~jingle bells~jingle all the way,” 🎄the joyful Christmas atmosphere fills the entire Old Town Square of Prague, making this romantic land far away on the Eurasian continent even more charming, dreamy, and desirable. The history of Old Town Square dates back to the 12th century AD, witnessing the daily passage of time in this magical country. 🌛When night falls and the Christmas lights are lit, among the bustling crowd, you might catch glimpses of noble figures from the old royal palace or passionate discussions among scholars and intellectuals in the shadows. Today, whether during Christmas or on ordinary days, this place remains a gathering spot for artists, musicians, and those seeking 🌹romantic traces. Different cultural activities are held here every season. During Christmas, besides the dazzling Christmas market, there are also concerts and performances on the open-air stage. About a ten-minute walk from here is Wenceslas Square, where there is also an 🧊ice skating rink, one of the largest in Prague. You can bring your loved one and enjoy a romantic time on the ice in this ancient city echoing with medieval melodies~ Of course, you can also choose to take a Vltava River cruise to enjoy this millennium-old city’s magical Christmas night from a different perspective 🚢 (Ps: The cruise offers Christmas-themed meals and is accompanied by pleasant Christmas carols on this dazzling journey). Christmas Meal Tips: Mulled wine + Prague cinnamon roll (a popular Czech specialty dessert) Plus: There are many handmade crafts and exquisite traditional Christmas decorations here 🎍
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