Often referred to as the city of spires is the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic and sits on the Vltava River.
Some of the attractions we visited in the historic centre of Prague included Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square with it's Astronomical Clock and the Jewish Quarter.
Enjoying a stroll along the Vltava River on our first afternoon in Prague.
Sampling a local liquour
St Wenceslas vineyard looking towards the Black Tower
The ubiqitous souvineer shops are strategically positioned along the path to the Castle
Looking over St Wenceslas vineyard to Prague and the Vltava valley
One of the many views over Prague from the stairs leading to Castle
A local artist captures the cityscape below Prague Castle
Our "Scenic" photo with Prague and the Vltava valley in the background
Looking through the Fighting Giants Gate of Courtyard 1 into the square outside
The plague pillar on Hradcanska Square was made in the 18th century in memory of the epidemics that befell the city in 1713 and 1714.
Looking towards the Archbishops Palace - a Baroque building with a beautifully decorated gable in Hradčany Square.
Prague Castle's second courtyard - the Chapel of the Holy is the building on the LHS behind Kohl's fountain
Manicured Gardens within the Castle grounds
Southern facade of St Vitas Cathedral
The main entry portal and western facade of St Vitas Cathederal
The dramatic Gothic design captured looking skywards
The Golden Gate - southern entrance to St Vitas decorated by artwork dating back to the 14th century.
The flying butresses of St Vitas.
The vast and spectacular interior of St Vitas is bathed in golden light.
Window rosette "Creation of the World.
The Chior window bathes the interior of St Vitas in warm golden light.
Golden highlights of the holy scenes are excentuated by the light of the nearby leadlight window
St. George's Basilica is the oldest surviving church building within Prague Castle. The basilica was founded by Vratislaus I of Bohemia in 920.
Bicycle on Mala Strana
Tourists line up for Trdelnik pastry - made made by wrapping dough around a stick and roasting it over an open flame until it is golden brown and fully cooked.
Trams in front of the terminal railway station, Praha Masarykovo located in the New Town area of Prague, near Republic Square ...
Apartments 0verlooking Wenceslas Square a prime location for advertising Budweiser.
Facade depicting the people of the revolution
Wenceslas Square - Looking towards the National Museum
Umbrella Man -Outside the bar La Loca. He's not there all the time though, but he'll be there when you're least expecting him.
The Toy Museum and Black Tower
Cher taking in the sights of the Jewish Quarter (Josefov)
The Jewish quarter
The Big Ass Silver Pregnant Lady attracts the curious.....
One of the many canals of Prague connecting to the Vltava
The Old Town Bridge Tower leading onto the Charles Bridge is an impressive piece of medieval architecture
Stone masonry of the Charles Bridge
Charles bridge now a pedestrian mall occupied by tourists and artisan stalls.
Statue of John of Nepomuk
Tourists touching the plaque on Statue of John of Nepomuk - for luck
Statue of Saints Norbert of Xanten, Wenceslas and Sigismund on Charles Bridge in Prague
Timmsey - testing his luck
Tourists flock across the Charles Bridge, in the background is the Old Town Bridge Tower
Buskers on Charles Bridge
A small square beside Charles Bridge
Narrow cobblestone paved streets heading towards the Old Town Square
One of the many al fresco cafes of Stare Mestro (the Old Town area).
Tourists crowd the streets of the Old Town -
Orloj is mounted on the southern wall of Old Town Hall in the Old Town Square. The clock mechanism itself has three main components: the astronomical dial, representing the position of the Sun and Moon in the sky and displaying various astronomical details; statues of various Catholic saints stand on either side of the clock; "The Walk of the Apostles", a clockwork hourly show of figures of the Apostles and other moving sculptures—notably a figure of Death (represented by a skeleton) striking the time; and a calendar dial with medallions representing the months.
The Old Town Hall's Astronomical Clock is an intriguing timepiece
The Old Town Hall's Astronomical Clock is an intriguing timepiece
The Old Town Hall's Astronomical Clock - detail from a 19th Century Calander
The Old Town Square, a popular gathering place for tourists and buskers.
The Powder Tower is one of the original city gates in Old Town, Prague, Construction began in 1475.
The Powder Tower - one of the original city gates in Old Town, Prague, Construction began in 1475.
state Opera House and the Powder Tower in the background
Umbrella man - just hangin'
The Dead Horse - an Upside-Down Statue of King Wenceslas Riding a Dead Horse....... intriguing
A fresh brew is anticipated
Zdravím -"cheers" after a busy day of sightseeing.
Inter-twining circular patterns of the Cobblestone paving in the Old Town are intriguing.
Early morning smoker - Jan Hus Monument
Morning light - Tyn Church - Old Town Square Prague
Old Town Bridge Tower - Gothic Entrance Gate to the Charles Bridge from the east.
Vltava River reflections looking upstream from Charles Bridge.
Looking towards Prasky Hrad from Charles Bridge. St Vitas Cathederal dominates the skyline.
Charles Bridge looking towards Prasky Hrad - St Vitas Cathedeal prominent
Charles Bridge looking west. The alley of baroque statues was installed on the pillars in the 18th Century.
Saints Barbara, Margaret and Elizabeth grace the southern side of Charles bridge
Vltava River downstream view from the Charles Bridge
Vltava River left bank onthe downstream side of Charles Bridge
Havelský Market - The only preserved market place in Old Town dates back to 1232
Havelský Market stalls beautifully presented to respect the fresh produce
Charles Bridge viewed from Vltava River
Charles Bridge - ice and debris breakers in front
The stunning roof of the Prague National Theatre adjacent the Vltava.
One of the many historic buildings on the banks of the Vltava River
Cruising the Čertovka, picturesque man-made channel on the western side of the Vltava river. Ahead is the Charles Bridge.
Cruising the canals off the Vltava River - ahead an ancient water-wheel
Cruising under the Charles Bridge
Boating on the Vltava River beside the Charles Bridge
One of the 'newer'bridges over the Vltava
