Showing posts with label the Czech Republic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label the Czech Republic. Show all posts

Saturday, April 19, 2014

baroque statues on the Vltava

Prague, the Czech Republic

The Charles Bridge, first dating from 1357, is lined with 30 baroque statues and connects the Old Town with the castle of Prague.

Friday, April 18, 2014

Charles Bridge

Prague, the Czech Republic

The Charles Bridge in Prague is like walking in a fairy tale.

Thursday, April 17, 2014

the Vltava

Prague, the Czech Republic

The Vltava river flows through Prague and is crossed by 18 bridges, creating numerous picturesque moments.  The National Theatre can be seen on the left.

Sunday, April 13, 2014

intricate calendars

Prague, the Czech Republic

An intricate calendar dating from the late 1800s, located in the Old Town Square of Prague, sits below the medieval astronomical clock.

Saturday, April 12, 2014

astronomical clock

Prague, the Czech Republic

This medieval astronomical clock, installed in the Old Town Square of Prague in 1410, is the third oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest one still working today.  Crowds of people gather around on the hour to see the various figures around it move.