Pretty in Praha

Prague (Praha) in the Czech Republic is the eighth stop in our 2012 tour. We were there for two nights but with travel we really had only one and a half days to explore it. So, our focus was on the old city of Prague which is really where the tourists gather anyway. Once we found our hotel (which is another story in itself) and dropped off our luggage we headed off immediately to Wensceles Square which is a most popular area for tourists that leads into the old town. We weren't dissappointed.

Prague is a beautiful old city and full of tourists like ourselves. There are restaurants, bars, shopping and things to look at everywhere.

My favourite place was the palace which lies high upon the hill overlooking the city of Prague?.  To reach the castle we decided to climb the Old Castle Steps (Staré zámecké schody).  It was a workout for sure but once you get there though you see it is well worth the effort - a panoramic view to match the beautiful hot day we saw it on.

We also crossed the famous Charles bridge, saw the Astronomical Clock and Old Town as well (although I didn't take too many pictures there as there were barriers put up every where for events that were going on. Kind of ruins a good picture anyway.

Prague is a city of discovery - there always seems to be something happening - entertainers, markets, music festivals (we lucked out with one in the old city square - and an English speaking band to boot!!) so our time in this city was well spent.

Next up - the much anticipated Vienna, Austria!!!

St. Wensceles Square

View from the top of the stairs that led to the castle.  You can see the
whole city from here and it is spectacular!!

St. Vitus Cathedral - It is so massive you can only photograph
pieces of it at a time.  The square it is located in is too small to
get a photograph of the whole square!

The changing of the guard at the castle at noon.  It draws a big crowd!



The Astronomical Clock in the Old Town Square

This was one of the buildings in the old town square - the only
one that wasn't totally obstructed by the ugly blue walls that were put up for
the concert and other events that were happening during the week.