Too Many Pictures of Prague (part 3)

A typical contrast between a beautiful, well-maintained building, and a Communist-era "panelak".

More from several walks around the city:

The old town square.

(yes, we saw the show of the orloj on the hour)

Julia near the Charles bridge.

Walking from Letna park to Prague castle.

Detail of a stained glass window in the St-Vitus catherdral, inside the castle.

Detail on the outside of the cathedral.

Inside the third courtyard.

From Hradcany square.

On the walk back down, through Mala Strana.

A detail from one of the 20 large sculptures on Charles bridge.

Another statue on Charles bridge.

The castle, seen from across the river.

Too Many Pictures of Prague (part 2)

From a morning walk near Rui's appartment ("Praha 7")

Our trip to Karlstejn was a little more disappointing, since they apparently close the courtyard at 3 at this time of the year, and we missed it by a few minutes. The castle is still nice from the outside, and we got to see some of the countryside South of the city.

We also got our first Czech meal out of it.

Back in the city, we walked around in the evening for more "Prague by Night".

Lots of people enjoying the evening. Street vendor selling sausages.

Our host.

A little walk on Charles bridge.

Too Many Pictures of Prague

We spent a week in beautiful Prague, and had a great time. The weather was great (only a little drizzle one afternoon, sunshine the rest of the time), and the hospitality was perfect.

A view of many spires in Prague, from Letenske sady (Letna park).

A view of many bridges in Prague, from Letenske sady (Letna park).

The architecture was a lot of fun. I know, it may not seem that unusual for Europe, but it is for those of us who live on this side of the pond.

Lots of buildings had details like this.

Of course, the real reason we went was to see Rui. Here he is, introducing me to a Krusovice.

This is the first of many "Prague by Night" pictures that I took.

Since we were there in late November, the sun set early, which is very convenient for this kind of thing. When I go back, I'll definitely spend more time walking in the evenings. As beautiful as Prague is during the day, it takes on a whole new mood when it gets dark.

The girls, out and about.

A market somewhere downtown.

Crossing one of many bridges.

View East, across a bridge, showing the "Dancing Building".

More to come...

You-Know-Who

Concentrating on a painting.

Enjoying some time outdoors.