Praha

praha 1 --> Postcard perfect: of Praha (Prague). Cathedral of St. Vitus in background with Prague castle in front of it. praha 2 --> Charles bridge, Prague Castle, and Cathedral of St. Vitus at dusk (post card). praha 3 --> Prague in a prior era (post card). Charles Bridge tower. praha 4 --> Prague in a prior era (post card). Charles Bridge tower. praha 5 --> Charles Bridge in the winter (post card). praha 6 --> Prague in a prior era (post card).
img 1089 --> View of Prague looking east from hill near Prague Castle. img 1117 --> View of the Charles Bridge over the River Vltava. A bridge tower is seen on the opposite shore to the right of the green topped church. img 1087 --> Night view from river img 1083 --> Attention-grabbing penguins seen during dinner cruise on the River Vltava. img 1173 --> This odd sculpture of an upside down horse, hangs in a shopping mall just off of Wenceslas Square in downtown Prague. It is said to mock the confused state of financial affairs in the Czech Republic in past times. img 1098 --> Ceremonial guard at Prague Castle
img 1090 --> Gas lamp in Prague Castle square. img 1097 --> Gate to Prague Castle. img 1099 --> Ornate facade, Cathedral of St. Vitus. img 1100 --> img 1093 --> Replica antique cars used to ferry tourists around Prague - on square in front of Prague Castle. img 1094 --> Replica antique car, on square in front of Prague Castle, used to ferry tourists around Prague.
img 1144 --> Cathedral of St. Vitus viewed from Royal Gardens. img 1155 --> Cathedral of St. Vitus viewed from Royal Gardens. img 1153 --> Cathedral of St. Vitus viewed from Royal Gardens. img 1105 --> Narrow street near Prague Castle img 1104 --> Emblem on side of house with "eye of god" at center and rays of sun radiating therefrom. Such emblems served as "addresses" in earlier times. img 1102 --> Another house with interesting emblem.
img 1103 --> Same house viewed from a distance. img 1108 --> Entrance to German embassy. img 1107 --> Entrance to German embassy. img 1113 --> Entrance to German embassy. img 1110 --> Peeking through the front gate of the German embassy to gardens inside. img 1114 --> Entrance to U.S. Embassy.
img 1115 --> The John Lennon wall was used by students to write protests during the latter years of the Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia. It is now maintained by the city for people to "decorate." img 1119 --> Trams are a good means of transportation in Prague. img 1120 --> Tram 22 is known as the "tourist tram" because it passes many scenic sights in the city. It passes close to Prague Castle. There was a stop ½ block from our hotel. img 1127 --> We took tram 22 to the Břevnov monastery , located some distance from the center of Prague. The original monestery was built in the 7th century. img 1135 --> Entrance to Břevnov monastery. img 1121 --> View of church at Břevnov monastery.
img 1136 --> View of church at Břevnov monastery. img 1125 --> Church at Břevnov monastery. img 1124 --> Ubuquitous statue of St. John of Nepomuk on grounds of Břevnov monastery. img 1123 --> A real saint. img 1129 --> Restaurant in renovated building at Břevnov monastery. Another building has been converted to a modern hotel, the Hotel Adalbert . img 1133 --> Fireplace and oven in restaurant.
img 1130 --> Entrance to facilities at restaurant. It is common to have a common entrance to the loo are with an ante room for a hand washing sink and entrances for a separate men's and women's toilet.