Prague, Czechia is an amazing city. It is definitely crowded and seems like a popular party spot for the young adults (lots of beer drinking and hollering!) amidst a backdrop of majestic historical buildings and sites. We stayed in the the center of Prague so we could be close to some famous sites like the Charles Bridge, the Prague Astronomical Clock, which is in the oldest square in the historic center, Old Town Square, and the Petrin Tower. All of which we visited.
One of the most endearing part of the Czech culture is how young people on public transportation will give up their seat to those that may need it more than them - people carrying a lot of bags/luggage and the elderly (Me! on the first day in Prague, two young gentlemen offered their seat to me.) I also noticed that people will always say "Dobry Den" or "Good day" when you walk into an establishment. The Czech language is very difficult (took me a while to get the hang of "Dekuji" (Thank you), but I noticed that if you give it a try, people are a bit more friendly.
We explored some local neighborhoods too because, of course, Dexter wanted to visit the local Yo-Yo shop, Slusny. One of his favorite yo-yoers (Jakub Dolejs) frequents the store. Jakub was not there, but Dexter purchased a yoyo from the shop and was able to stand and throw his yo-yo where Jakub stood.
Prague is a beautiful city, but next time, I would like to explore the surrounding area and see more of the Czech Republic.
David Cezny's spitfire butterflies on the side of the Mej Department store. The wings flap and they are lit up at night time.Old time cars that people rent to drive around the city. Think Tuktuk rides in other cities. . .Old Town Square.The Astronomical Clock - a medieval clock. At the top of every hour, a skeleton on the clock will ring a bell and start a 45 second show of the 12 Apostles appearing in the doorways above the clock.The "top of the hour" show at the Astronomical Clock.The Gothic, Church of Our Lady Before Tyn.Statue of Jan HusPrague sunsetOld Town Bridge Tower by the Charles Bridge.On the Charles Bridge, overlooking the River VltavaThose are real plants! This was hanging in a little cafe where we had an awesome breakfast.Petrin TowerView from Petrin TowerMirror Maze - was not that exciting, but the old historical building was cool.Kids still like playing at parks.Dexter at Slusny, adding another yo-yo to his collection.Another church along our commute to Petrin Tower.Another David Cezny piece - this one honoring Franz Kafka.Scot pointed this sign out to me. . . think he is telling me something?The gardens of the Prague Castle.St. Vitus Cathedreal at the Prague Castle.Inside St. Vitus.St. Vitus' beautiful stained glass.The Old Royal Palace at Prague Castle.At the Prague Castle there was a medieval building showing the weapons, armor and shields and such of the time.This looks like a medieval bathroom. . . with coins that people have thrown to make a wish. . . I've never heard of wishing to a toilet before! HahaIn order to level the streets, many old buildings in Prague have sacrificed their 1st floor to underground. This is a location we saw where the original first floor was still well and intact, despite it being underground.Intact column of the original 1st floor.The golden tiger is one of many symbols around Prague that helped people locate specific addresses.Zoe heading into the dungeon and stopping to take a photo with "Dr. Death"Gollum!Creepy dungeon of torture.The Habsuburgs took their revenge on 28 key leaders of an uprising by executing them. These X's are a memorial to those executed.Prague at night.A beautiful night time view of Prague by the Charles Bridge.The Old Town Bridge tower at night.The Museum of Bricks, is really just a lego display and store, . . . but there were some cool builds!
