Today I decided to post some of my favorite photos from Prague – an enigmatic city that is a little scary at first, but ultimately compelling and beautiful.
The Charles Bridge is the most famous landmark and connects both sides of the city with a multitude of ancient statues and street vendors. The plaque on the statue of John of Nepomuk has been polished to a shine by countless people having touched it over the centuries. Touching the falling priest on the plaque is supposed to bring good luck and ensure your return to Prague. I touched it and made a secret wish… so we shall see…
The imposing entrance to Prague Castle was made even more so by the heavy snowfall that day, the first snow of the year for this city.
The twisted “Dancing House” also called “Ginger & Fred” is one of the most unusual buildings, created by Frank Gehry and Vlado Milunic nineties.
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1 Linda // Apr 22, 2008 at 10:00 am
Arriving in Prague
in the winter was like a dream come true for me as to gaze across the snow covered rooftops was like something straight out of a fairy tale…Right from the moment I took my first walk around the old town in the evening mist of my first night, I instantly felt as though I had been swallowed up by its astounding history from its first founding just over a millennium ago. We booked a room in one of the Prague hotels right in the center of the Old Town – wanting to be close to everything.The old town square is simply breathtaking, presided over majestically as it is by the town hall and the dominating presence of the monolithic Church of Our Lady before Tyn. A short five minute walk from the square has you standing on the banks of the Vltava River gazing in awe at the mediaeval masterpiece of the Charles Bridge- in fact the only thing that can possibly tear your eyes from this visual feast is the simply stunning presence of Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral standing proudly watching over the city on the opposite bank.
And that is just the beginning of visual treats that Prague has to offer…
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