We drove 5 1/2 hours from Celle, Germany to Prague, Czech Republic for our last big trip before we return to Texas.
Prague is one of the most beautiful cities we have ever seen! In this picture is the Vltava (River) that flows through the city. In the distance is the Prague castle with the St. Vitus's Cathedral standing above the castle walls.
In 1357, Charles IV commissioned this Gothic style structure to replace Judith Bridge. The first statue was added in 1683. It contains 30 statues along the sides, many of whom are saints.
Part of Old Town can be seen in the distance. The waterfront properties are so well kept and have nice architectural features.
This Jewish Cemetery was founded in 1478. People have been buried here 12 layers deep, due to lack of space. Over 12,000 gravestones are here, but probably over 100,000 people.
Ben is sporting his temporary Jewish hat outside the Old-New Synagogue. It was built around 1270 and is Europe's oldest sunagogue.
Jewish Town Hall's Rococo clock has hands that turn backwards, as the Hebrew letters on it's face are read from right to left.
The Church of Our Lady before Tyn over looks the Old Town Square.
Also looming over the Old Town Square, is the Church of St. Nicholas which dates back to 1735.
This beautiful crown-shaped chandelier hangs below the beautiful frescos in the Church of St. Nicholas.
The astronomical clock sits above the calendar on the tower of the Old Town Hall.
The twelve apostle appear in the windows every time the clock strikes on the hour.
The crowd disperses as the apostles have finished their appearance on the hour. Tourists, tourists, tourists!
We climbed to the top of the Town Hall tower to capture amazing views of Old Town and the city of Prague. I also caught some amazing glimpses of my handsome husband!
The Prague metronome in Letenske Sady Park. It just ticks back and forth.
We enjoyed some views of the river and city from just below the metronome (plus a little graffiti).
Ben found this fabulous restaurant for lunch. We had a fancy bottle of water and chicken as we looked out over the city
Ben enjoyed a quick ride by the water's edge.
Do you recongnize this scene? Ben did. This was where "the package is in the open." You guessed it! Mission Impossible filmed a few scenes in Prague.
Enjoying the statues of Charles bridge.
This 17th century wooden crucifix stood alone on the bridge for 200 years.
The trees in Seminarska Garden in Mala Strana on the hill, were blooming beautifully! I don't think I have ever seen so many trees in bloom like this.
Another beautiful view of Prague.
On our last evening in Prague, Ben and I went up to Petrin Hill and went to the Observatory. There were two telescopes we could look into. The first one we saw Saturn with it's ring and two stars. The second one was the moon and we could see the craters. It was amazing!
We didn't hold back on trying new foods. For dinner we ate at a riverside restaurant (supposedly the best one in Prague). We tried the octopus as a starter and had steak as our main course. The octopus meat doesn't really compare to other meats. It was very unusual, but tasty.
A view from our table of Charles bridge at dusk.
I have finally found my knight in shining armor! (Susan Gaultney, you were right!)
A view of Prague at night from the Old Town tower.
We drove 5 1/2 hours from Celle, Germany to Prague, Czech Republic for our last big trip before we return to Texas.
Prague is one of the most beautiful cities we have ever seen! In this picture is the Vltava (River) that flows through the city. In the distance is the Prague castle with the St. Vitus's Cathedral standing above the castle walls.
In 1357, Charles IV commissioned this Gothic style structure to replace Judith Bridge. The first statue was added in 1683. It contains 30 statues along the sides, many of whom are saints.
Part of Old Town can be seen in the distance. The waterfront properties are so well kept and have nice architectural features.
This Jewish Cemetery was founded in 1478. People have been buried here 12 layers deep, due to lack of space. Over 12,000 gravestones are here, but probably over 100,000 people.
Ben is sporting his temporary Jewish hat outside the Old-New Synagogue. It was built around 1270 and is Europe's oldest sunagogue.
Jewish Town Hall's Rococo clock has hands that turn backwards, as the Hebrew letters on it's face are read from right to left.
The Church of Our Lady before Tyn over looks the Old Town Square.
Also looming over the Old Town Square, is the Church of St. Nicholas which dates back to 1735.
This beautiful crown-shaped chandelier hangs below the beautiful frescos in the Church of St. Nicholas.
The astronomical clock sits above the calendar on the tower of the Old Town Hall.
The twelve apostle appear in the windows every time the clock strikes on the hour.
The crowd disperses as the apostles have finished their appearance on the hour. Tourists, tourists, tourists!
We climbed to the top of the Town Hall tower to capture amazing views of Old Town and the city of Prague. I also caught some amazing glimpses of my handsome husband!
The Prague metronome in Letenske Sady Park. It just ticks back and forth.
We enjoyed some views of the river and city from just below the metronome (plus a little graffiti).
Ben found this fabulous restaurant for lunch. We had a fancy bottle of water and chicken as we looked out over the city
Ben enjoyed a quick ride by the water's edge.
Do you recongnize this scene? Ben did. This was where "the package is in the open." You guessed it! Mission Impossible filmed a few scenes in Prague.
Enjoying the statues of Charles bridge.
This 17th century wooden crucifix stood alone on the bridge for 200 years.
The trees in Seminarska Garden in Mala Strana on the hill, were blooming beautifully! I don't think I have ever seen so many trees in bloom like this.
Another beautiful view of Prague.
On our last evening in Prague, Ben and I went up to Petrin Hill and went to the Observatory. There were two telescopes we could look into. The first one we saw Saturn with it's ring and two stars. The second one was the moon and we could see the craters. It was amazing!
We didn't hold back on trying new foods. For dinner we ate at a riverside restaurant (supposedly the best one in Prague). We tried the octopus as a starter and had steak as our main course. The octopus meat doesn't really compare to other meats. It was very unusual, but tasty.
A view from our table of Charles bridge at dusk.
I have finally found my knight in shining armor! (Susan Gaultney, you were right!)
A view of Prague at night from the Old Town tower.
