Travelling out of Poland we made our way by coach on a six hours journey to the Czech Republic right into the capital Prague. Being a historical city untouched by the fiery of war, everything was left intact.
Our walking tour that cold rainy day brought us first to the city's infamous Prague castle which is a simple stone strong hold. In one of the courtyards stands the St Vitus Cathedral which takes me away with its immense facade.
The beauty of the facade deserves a selfie moment for sure!...
The chapel houses the remains of saint John of Nepomuk in the silver tomb.
Sheer beauty of stained glass depicting biblical tales...
We also visited the Vladislav Hall inside the Royal Palace. Its ribbed vaults is an architectural standout, which makes it one of the highlights in the city today.
Moving on further at the eastern sector of the castle lies the Golden Lane which is lined with quaint little cottages from the 16th centurty. They were first occupied by craftsmen and goldsmiths (hence the name- golden lane). Today the cottages which facades have been exquisitely conserved, are homes to sourvenir shops.
The one which caught my eye was the store selling handmade puppets. The craftsmanship is impeccable.
Gorgeous flowers i saw along the way, as spring makes way for summer ...
Walking out of the Golden Lane, we were treated to the picturesque view
of the old Praha city.
Had to grab one of these on the way, absolutely delicious with a warm soft doughy texture coated with cinnamon sugar. Perfect for a cold day!
Even though it was arduous walking down the steep hill, the view made up for it!
The slow walk down the hill brought us to the start of the infamous Charles Bridge, also the perfect stage set for romancing couples.
The romance factor of the bridge didn't quite work for me with tons of people crossing over.
Maybe at sunrise we might have better luck.
I met the legendary lucky charm of the Charles Bridge and couldn't resist giving it a rub at the hope of having my wishes come true!
The bridge leads to the Old Town, right into the commercial heart of Prague.
Before moving along, we were treated to one of the Michelin star recommended restaurants- Mlynec. My vegetarian three course lunch included a salad as a starter...
Main was a ravioli served with asparagus in a cream sauce...
And to end off, a poached pear dessert with strawberry ice cream. It was refreshing!
Prague's Old Town Square does live up to its name of being an architectural delight, having buildings inspired from medieval to baroque eras. The square was once the main market place and
ground to where the Astronomical Clock stands.
The clock is a masterpiece which captures time in various ways. It accounts time by the seconds to the cycles of the sun and moon. At every hour, eager visitors are also greeted by a ritual of pop out figures from the clock dancing to a catchy tune.
Of all the sights i saw in Prague, I personally love the Astronomical Clock the most.
The Old Town Square, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site...
The rainy weather did dampen my spirit a little, as I wanted to see the city against a clear blue sky; but maybe she is calling me back again - on a brighter, sunnier day!
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