Czech Out Prague!
As we visit the umpteenth major European city, the traditional market square with the breathtaking cathedral surrounded by quaint to totally decorated out ancient buildings starts to blend together in a swirl of gothirenainouveau archisculpture. You can rub your eyes and try to shake the equilibrium back into your head, but unless something strikes you as “different” your tromp though the city-du-jour will only be distinguished by the date on the photo files of your digital camera.
But we got lucky and saw something “different”………..
If you visit Prague
Czech Republic, look at the details. Look up and under and over and around because the glory of many eras still survives in this wonderful city. It is full of stately and interesting buildings featuring ornate details to feed the senses at every turn.
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And these beautiful and charming what-nots are attached to the most
stunning buildings. |
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There is also a river with beautiful bridges 
The renowned medieval St Charles Bridge serves as the center of the city as well as connecting the two sides of the city spanning the Vitava river.
 Adjacent to this beautiful gothic bridge one will find Good King Wenceslas and his square. |
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And what would any self respecting eastern European city be without its castle atop the highest vantage point?
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A view from Prague Castle explains why this is the City of a Hundred Spires.
Down in amongst those spires is a World Heritage Site; the Old Town Square
 with its wonderful mix of architecture and fanciful astrological clock; apostles - dancing skeletons, a little something for everyone. |
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The square’s blend of styles is indicative of Prague’s ongoing participation in the development of design. Prague also is home to the Mucha Museum; Czech native, Alphonse Mucha who is famed for “The Mucha Style” , later to be called Art Nouveau which all began with his theatrical posters in the late 1800’s. His influence is poignant in Prague, but prominent in Paris where he lived, studied and worked for many years.
Even with all of its beauty and elegance, Prague is not without a bit of silliness.
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Here, Ron can be seen posing with Johnny Depp while just down the street there is a full sized bronze of Darth Vadar. Oh those crazy Czechs!!
Posted on September 11th, 2009 by dianagene
Filed under: Europe Trip
I just love all Johnny Depp’s movies…Pirates of the Carribean, Edward Scissor Hands, Sweeney Todd and the latest one Alice in Wonderland was awesome!
This is awful, if only they would leave
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