Dear Steemit friends and followers,
Welcome to my Travel Tip edition where I promote some of the most beautiful places, interesting landmarks and impressive architectural sites of my homeland, the Czech Republic.
Today, I would like to show you something special as I will take you to the largest and most popular fun fair held in the country, the St. Matthew´s Fair.
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Organized annually (usually from February to April) at the Prague Exhibition Grounds in Prague-Holesovice, the St. Matthew´s Fair (Matejska Pout in the Czech language) is one of the oldest and most traditional fairs in Europe with its origin dating back to 1595.
The fair used to be rather religious event in the past, closely related to the feasts of St. Matthew, but it gradually turned into a massively attended fun fair, with hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
These days, the St. Matthew´s Fair is all about having fun. There are usually between 100 to 150 different attractions ranging from all kinds of roller coasters, carousels and swings to a giant Ferris wheel and a haunted castle.
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Visitors can also enjoy a variety of food and treats, including the gingerbread hearts, one of the symbols of the fair.
The fair is open to public every day except Monday with extended opening hours during weekends (10 am to 10 pm). The entrance fee is just about 1 EUR/USD but it doesn’t cover fees for the attractions. The rides are not too expensive either though, starting at some 1.5 EUR/USD per ride.
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So if you happen to be in Prague during the St. Matthew Fair, make sure to check it out. The fair is extremely popular among children from all over the country but many adults love it just as much ;)
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Tomas
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Thank you so much for sharing this interesting and amazing thing for us.This is really fantastic and wonderful fun fair @czechglobalhosts that I have never seen before. All the things in this fun fair are looking very colorful and attractive. This is really best for fun and enjoyment not only for children also for adults. I really loved this amazing fun fair.
Yep, something do to for the whole family!
Such fun! Makes me remember how colorful everything was when I was in the Czech Republic. I was in Prague for a giant rave/music festival where Bjork and others played; in the late 90's I think. I got tired and woke up with people lying on top of me in the morning...memories. I just figured all night parties were cheaper than hostels and just as loud.
Sounds like you did have some good time over there:)......
Good and bad, I was determined to do dumb things to learn about life. I remember renting an apartment for a few nights just to see a church made of bones.
I would love to go to Prague and visit it, it's so much fun there
Hopefully you will be able to one day! It sure is worth it. Tomas
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Beautiful place! Thanks for sharing!
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tbh its not that amazing in person, still ok but cant compete with big beasts like disneyland or legoland
source: am czech seeing it every day
St. Matthew´s Fair. Is amazing, I´m from Mexico and the biggest Fair we have its call San Marcos in Aguas Calientes Its amazing because Mexico invites a Country to visit the Fair each year so a lot of fun :D
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It looks very joyful. If I come to Prag again, I would like to visit it..Thanks for sharing.
Wow
I really like the ride, I have never climbed it, but very much in pity where my vehicle was not there.
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Nice place, thank you for sharing
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i love it and want go that places , its very beautiful and fun area. thanks for update and important information.
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Wow. This is the recent world of tourism that I also need to pay a visit during my next vacation. It is really a beautiful place . thanks for sharing with us. Am expecting more.
What a click and about that ride, I love to ride
Your publications are too beautiful, they are full of joy, to see that they are an eye drop for my eyes, may God bless you, blessings.
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@czechglobalhosts wow nice post
Looks wonderful! Unfortunately I will be visiting Prague on May, so I will miss it!! :( but maybe next I ll be more lucky! cheers @czechglobalhosts!
Wow, so incredible. It reminded me of Global Village, Dubai which is basically a cultural exhibition of almost all the well-renowned economies of World. You must have had a fabulous time. It was good to read about amazing fun fair.
wooow i love it
WOW! what a colorful Czech Republic :)
I did't imagine how beautiful this country is. Oh thanks to you @czechglobalhosts for sharing this with us, atleast through your blog you will be able express how proud are you in your place :)
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