One of the best ways to experience the magic of Prague is by a visit to the ramparts of Prague Castle, where you'll find the view as exhilarating as the story it reveals. Fanning out from the banks of the Vltava River, you'll see buildings that represent every imaginable architectural style, from Gothic to Baroque, Neo-Renaissance to Art Nouveau, Rococo to Post-Modern. You'll also take in Prague's famed spires, scores of elegant finials reaching skyward. Indeed, you're in the "City of a Hundred Spires"-and wherever you gaze, you'll be reminded of the resonant history of this enduring metropolis.

The Vltava River bisects Prague's four main sections. The river is spanned by bridge after bridge, each one a different design. Don't miss Karluv most, or the Charles Bridge, famous for its 30 statues representing sentinels of history.

Love nightlife? Your choices in Prague abound, as Czech culture is a magnet for the arts. Enjoy live music-including classical, jazz, and pop-every night. The Reduta Jazz Club is renowned for performances by international jazz stars. Listening to Mozart's works in the Estates Theater, where he himself once led the orchestra, is a must.

As the city enjoys four distinct seasons, no matter when you go it's always worth a visit.