Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is steeped in history and, some would argue, the best beer in the continent. This classic European gem is an amalgamation of Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance art and architecture. Prague’s 9th century Castle complex, the iconic stone bridge straddling the Vltava, the Old Town Square, and numerous other monuments make it a delight for history and architecture buffs. Museums and art galleries dot the city, from the Convent of St Agnes with its Gothic art, and the 20th century works displayed at the Veletzní palác to the art nouveau installations of Alfons Mucha. Not just that, the Vltava River flowing through Prague also inspired the exquisitely beautiful 19th-century classical music of Smetana’s Moldau symphony. Exploration aside, do not dream of leaving Prague without sampling its legendary beer, especially the regional Czech beers from local microbreweries and pubs.