Photos of Prague
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| Travel Holiday Magazine refers to
Prague as the most beautiful city in the world. It is a knock-your-socks-off
gorgeous city of architectural wonders and pastel colors. Pictures,
unfortunately, just don't do it justice. |
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| Tyn Church in the Old Town Square (Stare Mesto) is one of
Prague's most important landmarks and dominates the skyline. |
Top, the same square shown in the large photo to the left.
The statue is Jan Huss, an early Reformationist.
Below, some of the many pastel buildings in the Stare Mesto district. |
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| Exterior of St. Vitus Cathedral, on the grounds
of Prague Castle. Construction began in 1344. |
Western entrance to Prague Castle (Hradcany). |
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| The interior of St. Vitus Cathedral. |
Every castle has to have its guards. |
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| Prague Castle in the background, Vlatava River
in the foreground. Photo taken on the Old Town side of the Charles Bridge. |
The Charles Bridge at dusk, looking towards Old
Town. Charles Bridge, built in 1357, is the oldest bridge in Prague and for
years was the only bridge. |
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| The Town Hall Horologe, an astronomical clock
built in 1410. Our son, Bill Jr., is in the brown shirt. |
Another view of Old Town Square with the Tower
of the Town Hall in the background. |
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| Golden Lane is an enchanting street of
minihouses in the grounds of Prague Castle. These tiny houses were built in
the 16th century for the castle gunners. |
The Jewish cemetery has nearly 12,000 graves up
to 12 deep. Tombstones had to be moved every time a layer was added. The
cemetery was open from 1439 to 1787. |
| Originally posted October, 2000 |
