Charles Bridge
Prague's oldest bridge is decorated with 30 Baroque statues and sculptures depicting saints and biblical figures. [Prague - Czech Republic] Prague's oldest bridge is decorated with 30 Baroque statues...
View ArticleGolden Lane - No. 22 was Franz Kafka's house.
Golden Lane was so called because goldsmiths used to live here in the 16th century. These days bookshops and souvenir shops occupy the little houses. [Prague - Czech Republic] Golden Lane was so...
View ArticleSt Vitus Cathedral
St Vitus Cathedral is the Czech Republic's largest church [Prague - Czech Republic] St Vitus Cathedral is the Czech Republic's largest church [Prague - Czech Republic]
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The chamber houses the Bohemian crown jewels including the gold crown of St Wenceslas [Prague - Czech Republic] The chamber houses the Bohemian crown jewels including the gold crown of St Wenceslas...
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The door in the south wall gives access to a staircase leading to the coronation chamber [Prague - Czech Republic] The door in the south wall gives access to a staircase leading to the coronation...
View ArticleSt Vitus Cathedral - St. Wenceslas's Chapel
St. Wenceslas's Chapel holds the tomb of the Czech Republic's patron saint. The chapel is highly decorated with 1357 semi-precious stones and wall paintings. [Prague - Czech Republic] St. Wenceslas's...
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The grand chapel of sv Vaclav, by the south door, is the main attraction [Prague - Czech Republic] The grand chapel of sv Vaclav, by the south door, is the main attraction [Prague - Czech Republic]
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Building of St. Vitus resumed in earnest again in the 19th century [Prague - Czech Republic] Building of St. Vitus resumed in earnest again in the 19th century [Prague - Czech Republic]
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When Charles died in 1399, only the choir of St. Vitus and the southern transept were completed [Prague - Czech Republic] When Charles died in 1399, only the choir of St. Vitus and the southern...
View ArticleSt Vitus Cathedral nave
Building of St. Vitus Cathedral began under Charles IV. He commissioned German mason Peter Parler to work on the cathedral. This view is of the nave. [Prague - Czech Republic] Building of St. Vitus...
View ArticleHradcany Castle
It was built on the site of one of the original hill settlements of the Slav tribes [Prague - Czech Republic] It was built on the site of one of the original hill settlements of the Slav tribes...
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Construction of Hradcany Castle began around 1000 AD [Prague - Czech Republic] Construction of Hradcany Castle began around 1000 AD [Prague - Czech Republic]
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