Prague is one of the most photogenic cities in Europe.When you add the Christmas celebrations.It`s just perfect.
We visited just after Christmas and before New Year.2018
We visited just after Christmas and before New Year.2018
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We flew in with Easyjet and stayed at the Hotel Grandium. They organised a taxi from the Airport. Saved a lot of time and hassle.
We flew in with Easyjet and stayed at the Hotel Grandium. They organised a taxi from the Airport. Saved a lot of time and hassle.
Let me tell you about our trip.
After a quick check in we were out to explore.
First stop was the Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí) Here we walked through our first Christmas market.
Stopped to have chimney cake and a glass of hot Honey wine. Very nice.
After a quick check in we were out to explore.
First stop was the Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí) Here we walked through our first Christmas market.
Stopped to have chimney cake and a glass of hot Honey wine. Very nice.
Shops Shops. All along this route.
Short walk to the Old town Square.I always think of it being the centre of the city.A base to find other sites.
Short walk to the Old town Square.I always think of it being the centre of the city.A base to find other sites.
The oldest and historically most significant square in Prague.Was at first 11th century market place.
We seem to pass through it going to see anything.Cool place with tons of Atmosphere.
We seem to pass through it going to see anything.Cool place with tons of Atmosphere.
Church of Our Lady before Týn
31 Baroque statues were built on the Charles Bridge in the 17th century.
Charles bridge
We crossed over the Charles Bridge.Always a pleasure.So much happening. Charles Bridge is a stone Gothic bridge that connects the Old Town and the Little Quarter (Mala Strana). Its construction was commissioned by Czech king Charles IV.Built 1357
We crossed over the Charles Bridge.Always a pleasure.So much happening. Charles Bridge is a stone Gothic bridge that connects the Old Town and the Little Quarter (Mala Strana). Its construction was commissioned by Czech king Charles IV.Built 1357
Next up was the Piss Sculpture.David Černý Sculpture.Built in 2004 installed outside the Franz Kafka Museum.
The statue represents the politicians in Czech who do nothing more than a piss on competition rather than run the country.
Time for dinner
Na Ovoenem Irhu---Traditional Czech restaurant
Homeward bound
Day 2
First up was an amazing statue--
First up was an amazing statue--
kinetic Head of Franz Kafka
Next stop is the Dancing House.Some times called Fred and Ginger.Named after famous the dancers Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.We took the lift to the top.You have the the option of buying a drink or pay to enter the viewing platform. Not much difference in price.The view is superb.Beer was good too.
Side view of the Dancing House
Beer with a view
Great views up the Vltava
Wee enjoyed a bit of history next.
Above is a Memorial to the Victims of Communism. It shows seven bronze figures descending a flight of stairs. The statues appear more “decayed” the further away they are from you – losing limbs and their bodies breaking open. It symbolizes how political prisoners were affected by Communism.
Above is a Memorial to the Victims of Communism. It shows seven bronze figures descending a flight of stairs. The statues appear more “decayed” the further away they are from you – losing limbs and their bodies breaking open. It symbolizes how political prisoners were affected by Communism.
Petrin hill was next
We took the Funicular lift to the top for the view and walked back down.
We took the Funicular lift to the top for the view and walked back down.
Lennon Bridge
Not far away isThe Lennon Wall or John Lennon Wall is a wall in Prague, Czech Republic. Once a normal wall, since the 1980s it has been filled with John Lennon-inspired graffiti. Sad to say time has passed.Not as good as it was.
Boat trip on the river Vltava
Day3
We decide to go to the castle area. The normal route to Old Town Square but get lost from here. Ending up in the Josefov Jewish Quarter.
To get to the castle you have to cross the river.
We missed out on changing of the guard. It`s at midday.Nice part of Prague.
We decide to go to the castle area. The normal route to Old Town Square but get lost from here. Ending up in the Josefov Jewish Quarter.
To get to the castle you have to cross the river.
We missed out on changing of the guard. It`s at midday.Nice part of Prague.
The Czech Castle
Guarding the Castle
Old Town is worth a visit
Our last walk over the Charles bridge, Buskers still playing away.Making a few Krona.
Hope my images give you a good idea what Prague is like at Christmas.
Hope my images give you a good idea what Prague is like at Christmas.
Great Buskers on the Charles Bridge
Hard Rock Cafe
Day 4
After breakfast it`s time to head home.
Another wonderful time in my favourite Eastern European city.
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After breakfast it`s time to head home.
Another wonderful time in my favourite Eastern European city.
<<<<<<Prague