Prague old town square
We went for a weekend in Prague, staying in Residence Retezova, not far from the Old Town Square.
Prague Archives
March 14, 2009
March 15, 2009
Prague riverside
March 16, 2009
Prague - come the revolution
We followed the trail of the Velvet Revolution, though it wasn't as exciting as I was hoping, with a small memorial hidden inside a covered walkway marking the flashpoint (if a non-violent revolution can have a flashpoint?).
March 17, 2009
March 18, 2009
Adria Palace in Prague
Hidden away in the backstreets behind Wenceclas Square and one of the main roads is a small garden behind the Adria Palace.
March 19, 2009
Prague - Cubist Lamppost
Cubism is a big thing in Prague, indeed, there can't be many cities that boast a cubist lamppost, such as the one designed by Vlastislav Hofman.
March 20, 2009
Radio Free Europe
The old Radio Free Europe headquarters are not far from the south end of Wenceclas Square.
March 21, 2009
Prague - Tesla Radio mosaic
A mosaic advertising Tesla Radio in one of the small shopping alleyways in the backstreets around Wenceclas Square.
March 22, 2009
Franz Kafka museum
A statue outside the Franz Kafka museum, apparently you can text them (+420 724 370 770) and they will spell out your message, which is a wonderful piece of engineering but, unfortunately, a little broken when we were there.
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March 23, 2009
Charles Bridge, Prague
Charles Bridge was apparently the extent of the Swedish empire back in the 1640s. It is one of the oldest bridges, now open only to pedestrian traffic. It offers wonderful views of the city and castle.
March 24, 2009
Prague castle
Prague Castle, sitting on the hill over the city, is a warren of palaces and old streets.
March 25, 2009
Prague castle, part 2
There are many little roads and alleyways in Prague Castle.
March 26, 2009
View from Prague Castle
Looking out from Prague Castle across the city.
March 27, 2009
Prague castle misc
Some things we found at Prague Castle
March 28, 2009
St Vitus Cathedral, Prague Castle
Inside the walls of Prague Castle is the St Vitus Cathedral
March 29, 2009
Golden Lane, Prague Castle
The golden lane is a street formed when the castle complex was extended, lying between the old and new walls. Its a weird little alleyway with some old shops along one side, giving the feel of somewhere from a fictionaly history that you never quite believe is real.
March 30, 2009
Prague castle steps
The old steps between the castle and the town.
March 31, 2009
Lunch by the river
We found a little restaurant next to the Franz Kafka museum looking out up to Charles Bridge.
April 1, 2009
Old Jewish Cemetery, Prague
There is a lot of Jewish history in Prague, the old cemetery is a busy graveyard with many stones fighting for space.
April 2, 2009
The Cubist Cafe
We had our final meal in Prague at the Grand Cafe Orient, a cubist cafe.
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