Old Town Square
The stunning Golz-Kinsky Palace is to the left and the
gothic Church of Our Lady before Tyn is to the right.
Center of Activity
The Old Town Square is always bustling with activity.
The square was being set up for a huge party during the world hockey
championships. In the evening the square was packed with people watching
the game. A celebration ensued when the Czech Republic won the championship
game.
Church of St. Nicholas
The imposing facade of this Baroque church dominates one corner of the
Old Town Square.
Old Town Hall Tower
This impressive town hall built in 1338 is best known for it's astronomical
clock.
Astronomical Clock
The clock draws crowds to watch the procession of the
12 Apostles at the top doors. Other figures such as the skeleton on
the right, a Turk who shakes his head from side to side and Vanity who
looks at himself in the mirror. The clock shows time in three different
ways. The outer ring of medieval Arabic numerals measures Old Bohemian
time, The ring of Roman numerals indicates time as we know it. The blue
part of the dial divides the day into 12 parts as measured in Babylonian
time. It also shows the movement of the sun and moon through the 12
zodiac signs.
Ornate Facade
This ornate building was originally built as the Prague
City Insurance Company in 1898. The mural and statues are images of
firefighters. Today it houses the Ministry of Commerce.
Musicians in the Square
These musicians were playing Dixieland jazz in the Old Town Square.
Powder Gate and Municipal House
The Powder Gate dates back to the 11th century. It was
one of 13 entrances to the Old Town. The municipal house to the right
is a cultural center today with exhibition halls and a large auditorium.
It is Prague's principal concert venue.
Homage to Prague Mosaic
This Homage to Prague mosaic by Karel Spillar adorns the facade of the
Municipal House.
Looking down from the Power Gate Tower
View from the Powder Gate
View of Little Quarter and Prague Castle
PhotoMann and Family
17th Century Crucifixion Statue
This impressive statue is seen with the Prague Castle
in the background.
Charles Bridge Statue
This statue is of St. Barbara, St. Margaret and St. Elizabeth from 1707.
Charles Bridge
The famous bridge shown here with the Prague Castle in the background
links the Old Town and the Little Quarter of Prague. The bridge dates
back to 1357.
The Little Quarter
This is a view of the Little Quarter as seen from the Charles Bridge.
Prague Castle
A view of Prague Castle from Charles Bridge.
Decorative Facades in the Little Quarter
These picturesque buildings line the street climbing
the hill to Prage Castle.
St. Vitus Cathedral
This impressive cathedral sits inside the Prague Castle
grounds.
Golden Portal
This 14th century golden mosaic depicting the Last
Judgment adorns one of the entrances to St. Vitus Cathedral.
Interior of St. Vitus Cathedral
Stained Glass
The St. Vitus Cathedral contains many examples of 20th century Czech stained
glass.
View from Prague Castle
The Little Quarter can be seen here with the Old Town in the background.
Our hotel was the yellow building in the middle.
Charles Bridge at Sunset
The golden light at sunset provided brilliant lighting of the Charles
Bridge and the Old Town in the background.
Prague Castle at Night
This night shot of the Prague Castle was taken from my hotel room window!
Suggested Prague Travel Guides
(Order Through Amazon Books - Click on the book name)
Insight
Pocket Guide Prague
Insight
Compact Guide Prague
The Insight Pocket Guide series of books is my favorite
for short stays at any destination. The book highlights the must see
destinations in full day and half day itineraries. This includes detailed
maps and suggested walking routes. This guide is a must have especially
for a short visit.
Eyewitness guides provide great detail on sights and history.
It's a great reference especially with it's fantastic three dimensional
cutaway views of sites and monuments to point out all the details.
It makes finding things much easier than merely having a bunch
of words and a map.
As with most Lonely Planet guides, this Japan
edition are invaluable resources for planning your journey.
They offer you the most up-to-date information about where to
go and where to aviod, how to get there and get around, where
to stay at a reasonable rate. The guides provide everything
you'll need to know for a rewarding visit.
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