*憧れていた街をぶらぶらと歩く
チェコのプラハは中世の街並みが残る都市で、私が最も訪れたい街の一つだった。大学時代の一度目のイギリス留学の時は行く機会がなかったので、二度目の大学院留学の時は絶対に行こうと思っていた。そんな思いもあり、イースター休暇の時に私はプラハを訪れた。プラハは第二次世界大戦で空爆による破壊を免れたため中世の街並みが色濃く残っている場所だ。百塔の街とも言われており、街中に数多く教会や建物の塔があるその雰囲気はまさに中世ヨーロッパ。中世ヨーロッパが大好きな私にとっては堪らない雰囲気で街をぶらぶらと歩くだけで幸せだった。憧れの地に立ち、風や匂いを肌で感じ、人々の会話や街の音を聞きながら、過去から現在の色々なことを想像しながら街を歩く。観光地を忙しく巡るのも良いが、そんな時間こそがとても贅沢な時間だと私は思う。
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【視点】憧れていた街を訪れぶらぶらと歩いてみましょう
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プラハが何故百塔の街と呼ばれているか教えてください
*Strolling Through a City I Had Long Dreamed Of
Prague is a city where medieval streetscapes still remain, and it had long been one of the places I most wanted to visit. During my first study abroad experience in the UK as an undergraduate, I never had the chance to go. So, when I returned for my postgraduate studies, I was determined not to miss it. With that in mind, I finally visited Prague during the Easter holidays.
The city was spared from heavy bombing during World War II, allowing much of its medieval charm to survive. Often called the "City of a Hundred Spires," Prague is filled with countless church towers and historic buildings, creating an atmosphere that truly feels like stepping into medieval Europe. As someone who loves that era, simply wandering through the streets was pure joy.
Standing in a place I had long admired, feeling the breeze, sensing the smells, and listening to the sounds of the city and its people, I found myself imagining the layers of history that have unfolded there. While rushing through famous sights has its appeal, I believe these quiet, unhurried moments are the true luxury of travel.
