What to bring from the Czech Republic: tips for tourists

Traveling to Prague - one of the most beautiful cities in the world - is in itself an invaluable gift for a tourist. But what a trip without shopping - this leisurely walk through souvenir shops, a love choice of gifts for friends and relatives, casual conversations with local residents?

What to bring from the Czech Republic, even for a short time again to feel the spirit of the country, to plunge into its tastes and flavors? In souvenir shops in Prague, often not sold local souvenirs, such as earflaps and nesting dolls. What is a typical Czech souvenir?

Czech Republic is famous for its beer, it is one of the country's attractions, therefore it is quite 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 beer. The best varieties are Pilsner Urquell and Budweiser Budvar. But in general, you can not worry about a certain brand: in the Czech Republic, a lot of good beers - Radegast, Velkopopovicky Kozel, Staropramen, Gambrinus and others. Together with beer, buy a traditional half-liter mug for him.

Another typical alcoholic beverage from the Czech Republic is Becherovka. This is a special liqueur on herbs, produced in accordance with the traditional recipe, which has been kept secret for more than 200 years! Only two people in the world know it entirely. Becherovka is seasoned with seeds of anise and cinnamon and is infused with 32 herbs. Liqueur 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 Becherovka's use as an aperitif was formed. Today, the famous liquor is served ice cold in tiny little bottles (Russian tourists order several tiny glasses at once). Included Bechorovka and cocktails. The most famous - with a tonic - is called Beton.

Some tourists also take such alcoholic souvenirs from the Czech Republic as "slivovitz" and absinthe (it is believed that it is the Czech absinthe that contains most of the thujone).

What to bring from the Czech delicious? Of course, "pay" - the famous waffles. This confectionery product has been produced in the country since the XVIII century. They are still the same thin, crunchy and round, baked in the same forms as hundreds of years ago, and hand-coated with a mixture of hazelnuts, vanilla, cinnamon and sugar. In Prague they make their own wafers with the same name, but the most famous, of course, are the payments from the Karlovy Vary "Colonnade". Delicacy is done on mineral water from spa sources, which makes it not only tasty, but also useful. The filling in the wafer can be different. They are sold in convenient boxes of 7 pieces and very inexpensive.

If you have a rest in your favorite city of Goethe - Karlovy Vary - and wonder what to bring from the Czech Republic, we recommend (except for wafers) to buy medicinal salt and cosmetics, as well as mugs of unusual shape - with a spout, for savoring mineral water.

More luxurious souvenir - the famous Bohemian crystal, the so-called "royal glass", produced at the Moser Glass factory in Karlovy Vary. The service from Czech crystal was donated to 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.

Fashion women like jewelry with dark red Czech garnet, which, as they say, has a curative effect.

What to bring from the Czech Republic for children? The country is famous for its dolls-puppets. Wandering artists entertained spectators with such characters in the Middle Ages. Czech puppets are a real work of art. These are different characters: demons, witches, sorcerers, clowns, buffoons, kings, princesses and even Czech celebrities.

Of course, the list presented can not be considered complete. Tourists take from Czechia and porcelain, and wooden toys, and recordings of local composers Smetana and Dvorak, magnets, mugs and plates with views of Prague, pictures of local artists with views of the Vltava, created right on the Charles Bridge, women's hats "Tonak". The list can be continued. The main thing that you can bring from the Czech Republic is an unforgettable experience!