The landlocked country of the Czech Republic holds a true gem at its centre. Prague is of course its capital city, but this is not the only reason why you should consider a visit to it, especially if you are thinking about escaping for a long weekend.

Firstly it offers a fairly short flight time, no matter where you are flying from in the UK. This means you will have the maximum amount of time to actually enjoy your destination, instead of spending half of the weekend travelling from place to place.

But with that in mind you can also benefit from knowing you are right in the heart of Europe, in a country you may well never have visited before. It will certainly give you a taste of something different.

Prague packs in lots of charming sights as well, making this a superb destination to head for if you love sightseeing. One of its key attractions is the architecture, which is simply stunning for the most part. Prague managed to duck a lot of the damage Europe had inflicted on it during World War II. This means you can see much of the architecture from a time when other countries were left looking at ruins.

Key sights to watch out for include the Dancing House, a building that seems to defy all modern planning laws – and indeed the law of gravity as well. The Charles Bridge will allow you to wander across the river and see both sides of Prague, connecting the Old Town with some newer parts in the process. As a bridge which only allows pedestrians to cross, this provides you with a classic way to enjoy seeing more of this stunning city.

There is no doubt that there are many attractions in Prague. They are varied and have different reasons for bringing you to see them, but they all blend to create a city that is truly memorable. Can you imagine not taking the opportunity to see what makes Prague tick? You will regret it if you don’t find out the answer.