Posted in Architecture, Art, Photography, Travel, tagged alfons mucha, art nouveau, czech republic, prague, st. vitus cathedral on 20 May, 2010| 3 Comments »
After waiting in a potentially very long line (go on a weekday or in the morning for the shortest waits, and be aware that this is an active church, so Sunday mornings are out), the interior of St. Vitus Cathedral is a treat for the eyes.
Looking toward St. Vitus’ altar
Posted in Architecture, Photography, Travel, tagged art nouveau, czech republic, gothic, prague on 30 October, 2009| 5 Comments »
Adjoining New Town is Prague’s highly touristy, but also very interesting, Old Town (Staré Město). At the border between the two is the ancient Powder Tower, built in 1475 and long a part of the coronation route of Czech kings, which wound from Vyšehrad, through this tower, past the Town Hall in Old Town Square, across the Charles Bridge, through Mala Strana, and finally up the hill to Prague Castle.
Powder Tower, daytime
Powder Tower, nighttime
Posted in Architecture, Photography, Travel, tagged art nouveau, czech republic, prague, wenceslas square on 9 October, 2009| 5 Comments »
Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměsti) is the heart of Nove Město (New Town), and is a vibrant and interesting place to take a stroll. Its upper end is capped by the large edifice of the Czech National Museum and a large statue of St. Wenceslas, the latter a popular meeting spot.
Czech National Museum
Posted in Birding, Photography, Travel, tagged art nouveau, cemetery, czech republic, prague, vysehrad on 28 September, 2009| 10 Comments »
Next to the imposing Basilica of St. Peter and Paul in Vyšehrad lies the compact, pretty Vyšehrad hřbitov (Vyšehrad Cemetery). Open from roughly 9-5, it´s a must-visit for anyone in the area due to both its lovely tombstones, and the fact that a number of notable Czechs are buried there.
Vyšehrad cemetery
Adam Paul 