For our anniversary this year, we went to Prague in the Czech Republic. This makes 31 years and counting. Who would have guessed that she would still be with me after all of this time?
Prague is an interesting city. It received some damage during WWII but for the most part, it survived very well--especially compared to most of the major European cities. Most of the buildings were left undamaged and as a result, it is beautiful.
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and fourteenth largest city in the European Union. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava River, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its suburb bring the population estimate to nearly 2 million. The city has a temperate climate with warm summers and chilly winters.
Prague has been a political, cultural, and economic center of central Europe during its 1,100 year existence. Prague was the seat of two Holy Roman Emperors and thus the capital of the Holy Roman Empire. It was an important city in the Austro-Hungarian Empire and after World War I became the capital of Czechoslovakia. The city played major roles in the Protestant Reformation and the Thirty Years' War. Prague is home to a number of famous cultural attractions. Main attractions include the following: Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, and the Jewish Quarter. The extensive historic center of Prague is a World Heritage Site.
Prague is an interesting city. It received some damage during WWII but for the most part, it survived very well--especially compared to most of the major European cities. Most of the buildings were left undamaged and as a result, it is beautiful.
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and fourteenth largest city in the European Union. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava River, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its suburb bring the population estimate to nearly 2 million. The city has a temperate climate with warm summers and chilly winters.
Prague has been a political, cultural, and economic center of central Europe during its 1,100 year existence. Prague was the seat of two Holy Roman Emperors and thus the capital of the Holy Roman Empire. It was an important city in the Austro-Hungarian Empire and after World War I became the capital of Czechoslovakia. The city played major roles in the Protestant Reformation and the Thirty Years' War. Prague is home to a number of famous cultural attractions. Main attractions include the following: Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, and the Jewish Quarter. The extensive historic center of Prague is a World Heritage Site.
We stayed in this nice hotel. Mel is standing in the courtyard. This was the residence of Amadeus W. Mozart when he lived in Prague.
Outside of our hotel
Charles Bridge over the Vltava River with Prague Castle in the background
Vltava River in Prague
Bridge Tower at one end of the Charles Bridge
Charles Bridge--it was packed with vendors and tourists
There are many statues on the bridge.
Rubbing the base of the statues for good luck
Check out the figures that the people rub for good luck
Prague Castle
Prague Castle and Charles Bridge at night
Beautiful old building
Typical street in Prague
Another beautiful old building
Church of our Lady (Tyn Church) in the Old Town Square
Old Town Square
Old Town Square
Old Town Square
Hanging out in Prague
Prague Astronomical Clock was first installed in 1410, making it the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest one still working.
Standing in front of the Prague Astronomical Clock
Astronomical Clock in Old Town Square
Bohemian Crystal
The Czech people are famous for their puppeteers
Emperor Charles
View of Charles Bridge and the Prague Castle
Charles University in Prague, founded in 1348, it was the first university in Central Europe
Professors (?) taking a break.
Jewish Synagogue in the Jewish Quarter
Church where we heard a concert
Church in Prague
Wenceslas Square
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