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A Pictorial Diary Of My Love Affair With Prague, Czech Republic

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I managed to leave enough of my heart in Prague, Czech Republic, which would necessitate my going back someday to reclaim it.  It was only my third time in Europe, so I had already been tempted and seduced by the wily and comely offerings of Paris and Rome.

Prague promised not only to court my senses to sublime ecstasy, but to ensure that I would fall hopelessly in love with it.  So who was I to refuse?

Prague proved to be an enchanting city that takes pride in restoring and maintaining its historical churches, synagogues, castles, chateaus, and landmarks.  I’ve often thought that the ‘new world’ could take a page or two from our older brethren when it came to honoring and revering history.

At the same time, Prague welcomes the changing faces of the ages.  Somehow, modernity could never eclipse the old world architecture that makes the city one of the rarest jewels in the European Union.

Like most cosmopolitan cities, Prague is comprised of several neighborhoods.  Each one has its own delectable flavor that offers the visitor its unique perspective of the city.  One of the surprising things about Prague is that it is very pedestrian friendly.

We thought that we would spend a lot of time either on the subway or in a taxi, but you can easily get around the city center on foot.  The more commercial areas, that is, the ones most frequented by tourists are:

The Jewish Quarter – Josefov

Taking a leisurely walk across the street from The Pinkas Synagogue in the Jewish Quarter in Prague as shared on aviewtoathrill.net

Taking a leisurely walk across the street from The Pinkas Synagogue in the Jewish Quarter

The Rudolfinum served as the seat of Czechoslovakian parliament between WWI & II and is now home to the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra in Prague as shared on aviewtoathrill.net

Built in the late 19th century, The Rudolfinum served as the seat of Czechoslovakian parliament between WWI & II and is now home to the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Old Town – Stare Mesto

The magnificently gothic Powder Tower was once the gate to Old Prague as shared on aviewtoathrill.net

The magnificently gothic Powder Tower was once the gate to Old Prague

A Couple sitting in front of the statue of the Czech reformer, Jan Hus in Old Town, trying to decide what to see next in Prague as shared on aviewtoathrill.net

A Couple sitting in front of the statue of the Czech reformer, Jan Hus in Old Town, trying to decide what to see next

The House of the Black Madonna (see her shrine encased on the corner of the 2nd floor) houses the Czech Cubist Museum in Prague as shared on aviewtoathrill.net

The House of the Black Madonna (see her shrine encased on the corner of the 2nd floor) houses the Czech Cubist Museum

Cari standing in front of the medieval, 15th century Astronomical Clock in Old Town Square in Prague as shared on aviewtoathrill.net

Cari standing in front of the medieval, 15th century Astronomical Clock in Old Town Square

New Town – Nove Mesto

Located adjacent to Wenceslas Square in New Town, The Municipal House is an Art Noveau treasure where Czechs officially proclaimed their independence as shared on aviewtoathrill.net

Located adjacent to Wenceslas Square in New Town, The Municipal House is an Art Noveau treasure where Czechs officially proclaimed their independence.

A bird's eye view of the famed St. Wenceslas Square, the "Rodeo Drive" of Prague as shared on aviewtoathrill.net

A bird’s eye view of the famed St. Wenceslas Square, the “Rodeo Drive” of Prague.   The Mucha Museum honoring Alfons Mucha is located just down the street to the right.

The Lesser Quarter – Mala Strana

I got chills as I began my ascent upon the legendary Charles Bridge. It was exciting to trace the footsteps of so many from times past; in Prague as shared on aviewtoathrill.net

I got chills as I began my ascent upon the legendary Charles Bridge. It was exciting to trace the footsteps of so many from times past

Waiting for the # 22 tram to come around the bend on Little Quarter Square in Mala Strana to take us to the Prague Castle as shared on aviewtoathrill.net

Waiting for the # 22 tram to come around the bend on Little Quarter Square in Mala Strana to take us to the Prague Castle.

A spectacular view from the Charles Bridge looking out on the Vltava River in Prague as shared on aviewtoathrill.net

A spectacular view from the Charles Bridge looking out on the Vltava River in Prague.

The entryway to the Malostranska subway station; located right down the street from our Hotel, The Waldstein as shared on aviewtoathrill.net

The entryway to the Malostranska subway station; located right down the street from our Hotel, The Waldstein

Stopping to listen to a trio of musicians stationed along the Charles Bridge (aka Karlovy Most) in Prague as shared on aviewtoathrill.net

Stopping to listen to a trio of musicians stationed along the Charles Bridge (aka Karlovy Most).  You will find various artisans dotted along the length of the Bridge on any given day to entertain and sell their wares

Madonna and St. Bernard, one of 30 statues lining the Charles Bridge which connects Mala Strana to Old Town making Prague, a very pedestrian friendly city as shared on aviewtoathrill.net

Madonna and St. Bernard, one of 30 statues lining the Charles Bridge which connects Mala Strana to Old Town making Prague, a very pedestrian friendly city.

The Castle District – Hradcany

Renee standing in front of a sublimely baroque gate inside Prague Castle as shared on aviewtoathrill.net

Standing in front of a sublimely baroque gate inside Prague Castle

Viewing the altar of St. Vitus' Cathedral in Hradcany in Prague as shared on aviewtoathrill.net

Viewing the altar of St. Vitus’ Cathedral in Hradcany

20th century Art Deco artist, Alfons Mucha, designed several panels of stained glass in St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague as shared on aviewtoathrill.net

20th century Art Deco artist, Alfons Mucha, designed several panels of stained glass in St. Vitus Cathedral

Vysehrad

Cari braving the chill while standing in front of the statue of the mythical Princess Libuse on the grounds of the Church of Saint Peter and Paul in Vysherad, Czech Republic as shared on aviewtoathrill.net

Cari braving the chill while standing in front of the statue of the mythical Princess Libuse on the grounds of the Church of Saint Peter and Paul in Vysherad

Renee is standing in front of St. Martin's Rotunda which only recently has been discovered to have an underground floor that's been hidden for centuries in Prague as shared on aviewtoathrill.net

I’m standing in front of St. Martin’s Rotunda which only recently has been discovered to have an underground floor that’s been hidden for centuries

Walking through Vysherad Cemetery, where most honored Czech composers, artists, writers, scientists, and politicians are laid to rest as shared on aviewtoathrill.net

Walking through Vysherad Cemetery, where most honored Czech composers, artists, writers, scientists, and politicians are laid to rest

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  2. Caz Makepeace says

    Great photos! I hate winter but I really felt like visiting Prague at this time after seeing the photos. It’s such a beautiful city and I know why its captured your heart. Great beer too!

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    • Renee says

      Caz,
      Isn’t it funny how some locales move you depending on the season? There was something mystical and magic about Prague during the winter. I may feel entirely different (but still in a good way) about the city had I visited during the summer. BTWt…..I hate winter too!

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  5. Amy says

    I just found your blog via Atlanta Bloggers meetup and so happy to see another Atlanta travel blogger. 🙂

    You definitely make me want to go to Prague now. The pictures are so amazing!

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    • Renee says

      Hi Amy!
      I’m so excited to meet you! It’s lovely to have travel blog friends worldwide, but extra special when they are local. Yes, Prague is a definite must see….you should go!

      Reply

  6. David of Quillcards says

    Hi Renee,

    The photo of Little Quarter Square in Mala Strana is one of the reasons I love continental Europe so much.

    There is a bend in the street in Amsterdam that is also on the tram route and it has period architecture. These sights are so pleasant somehow that I just want to stare and stare.

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    • Renee says

      David,
      We are so on the same page about that! It’s one of those visions that leave you standing in awe….you have to pinch yourself to believe that you are actually there witnessing it. I’m right there with you, brother!

      Reply

  8. David says

    On coming back to read you blog again I realised what high quality your photos are.

    As a photographer, I have to ask – what camera do you use?

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    • Renee says

      Gee, thanks David! We’ve used several cameras over the years….but for Prague….we used an Olympus D-510 Zoom Camedia 2.1 mp digital camera.

      Reply

  9. Anyu says

    My boyfriend is Jewish, and I know it’s kind of corny but he wants to bring me to this Jewish quarter! We are going to Prague next month and I’m so excited. He told me that the whole place is so beautiful, but with these photos you posted, I have proven that it is definitely picturesque.

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  11. Tom Gurney says

    I was thinking of visiting Prague to see their collection of Mucha paintings, but i realise now that there is lots of other stuff worth checking out too! Great photos, really inspiring me to make the trip over there soon.

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  12. Lawrence Michaels says

    Prague is an amazing city and I spent way too little time when I originally went there. I’ve always hoped to go back some day. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply

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