Traveling to Prague - one of the most beautiful cities in the world - in itself is an invaluable gift for tourists. But what kind of journey without shopping - this leisurely walk around souvenir shops, a love choice of gifts for friends and relatives, easy conversations with local residents?
What to bring from the Czech Republic in order to at least once again feel the spirit of the country, to plunge into its tastes and aromas? Prague souvenir shops often sell far from local souvenirs, such as earflaps and nesting dolls. What is a typical Czech souvenir?
The Czech Republic is famous for its beer, it is one of the attractions of the country, because it is logical that Czech beer is one of the best gifts, especially for those who love it. Friends just do not understand you if you come from the Czech Republic (!) Without a beer. The best varieties are Pilsner Urquell and Budweiser Budvar. But in general, you don’t have to worry about a particular brand: in the Czech Republic there are many good beers - Radegast, Velkopopovicky Kozel, Staropramen, Gambrinus and others. Together with beer, get a traditional half-liter mug for it.
Another typical alcoholic beverage from the Czech Republic is Becherovka. This is a special herbal liquor, produced in accordance with a traditional recipe that has been kept secret for over 200 years! Only two people in the world know him completely. Becherovka is seasoned with anise and cinnamon seeds and infused with 32 herbs. Liquor was created for medicinal purposes, to improve digestion. But the delicious taste of this 38-degree drink led to the fact that patients did not always follow the prescribed dosage. Gradually, the tradition of using Becherovka as an aperitif has developed. Today the famous liquor is served icy in tiny piles (Russian tourists order several tiny glasses at once). Bechorovka is also part of the cocktails. The most famous - with tonic - is called Beton.
Some tourists also bring such alcoholic souvenirs from the Czech Republic as “plum brandy” and absinthe (there is an opinion that it is the Czech absinthe that contains the most tuyon).
What to bring tasty from the Czech Republic? Well, of course, "pay" - the famous waffles. This
confectionery has been produced in the country since the 18th century. They are still the same thin, crispy and round, baked in the same forms as hundreds of years ago, and manually covered with a mixture of hazelnuts, vanilla, cinnamon and sugar. In Prague they make their own waffles of the same name, but the most famous, of course, are payments from Karlovy Vary “Colonnade”. The treat is made on mineral water from spa sources, which makes it not only tasty, but also healthy. Filling in waffles can be different. They are sold in convenient boxes of 7 pieces and are very inexpensive.
If you are resting in the beloved city of Goethe - Karlovy Vary - and thinking about what to bring from the Czech Republic, we recommend (except for waffles) to purchase medicinal salt and cosmetics, as well as mugs of an unusual shape - with a nose, for savoring mineral water.
A more luxurious souvenir is the famous Bohemian crystal, the so-called “royal glass”, produced at the Moser Glass factory in Karlovy Vary. A set of
Czech crystal was presented for the wedding of the current British Queen Elizabeth II. If possible, buy exquisite crystal wine glasses with engraving, and for many years you will feel like a king and remember the Czech Republic.
Fashionable women will like jewelry with dark red Czech garnet, which, as they say, has a healing effect.
What to bring from the Czech Republic to children? The country is famous for its puppet dolls. Wandering artists entertained the audience with such characters back in the Middle Ages. Czech puppets are a real work of art. These are various characters: demons, witches, sorcerers, clowns, jesters, kings, princesses and even Czech celebrities.
Of course, the list presented cannot be considered complete. Tourists bring porcelain from the Czech Republic, wooden toys, and audio recordings of local composers Smetana and Dvorak, magnets, mugs and plates with views of Prague, paintings by local artists with views of the Vltava, created directly on Charles Bridge, women's hats “Tonak”. The list goes on. The main thing that you can bring from the Czech Republic is an unforgettable experience!