Church of Our Lady of Tyn
by yooperprof
This church was one of the centers of the Hussite movement, but was taken over by the Jesuits in the 17th century. (The building in front of the Church is the Tyn School.) The royal astronomer Tycho Brahe is buried here - he who died of a burst bladder at the court of Rudolf II. Another interesting thing here: the way in which one of the church's towers is slightly, but noticeably larger and taller than the other. In medieval times, it was widely believed to be necessary to have a larger "male" tower protecting a smaller and less dominant "female" tower.
THE MUNICIPAL HOUSE
by LoriPori
Built from 1905 - 1912, THE MUNICIPAL HOUSE is where the concerts take place. It is the most significant building representing Art Nouveau style in Prague. The concert halls of the Municipal House are popular for its excellent acoustics and wonderful Art Nouveau interior decorated by the best Czech artists of the 20th century.
At the time we were there, the concert of Bohemia String Orchestra were playing. The Orchestra is a group of gifted and experienced musicians.
Municipal House is located on Republiky 5, Praha 1
Filming in Prague
by yooperprof
From "Amadeus" to "The Bourne Identity," Prague has been used as a scenic background for major Hollywood productions. Now the city has become even more popular as location for filming international movies and mini-series. I saw two different production companies in town the week that I was there. Here a production team is at work shooting at a streetside cafe outside the Schwartzenberg Palace in Hradcany Square. Too bad that there isn't actually a cafe there - it would make a great location for one!
Hidden glories in the main station
by londonbabe
Well, you may be using the main station - Hlavni Nadrazi - anyway. If you're not, take a bit of time to do some exploring.
Go in the main entrance, into the concrete jungle, under the ghastly red plastic ceiling. Follow the signs for the Fantova Kaverna. Go up a small flight of stairs, past the Casino. Up another flight of stairs, round a corner and 'wow! In front of you is the last remaining glory of the once glorious Art Nouveau building.
It's a huge dome, surrounded by statues, under which the original delicate ticket windows still remain, unused. There are a few cafe tables round the edge, attended by a diffident waiter. The mouldings are in poor repair, so go soon, whilst this is still holding out against the monstrous 1960's refurbishment below.
If you are a very devout...
by Luis_Alberto
If you are a very devout catholic, a visit to The Infant Jesus of Prague, is a must. This is a 400 years old small wax effigy of the baby Jesus. The sculpture is located at the Church of Our Lady Victorius, (Kostel Panny Marie vítezné) Karmelitská 9. I am not religious, but I went there in memory of my mother, who was a very devout catholic, and was a strong believer on the miracoulous powers of The Infant Jesus of Prague. (El Niño Jesus de Praga), for her.
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Charles Bridge
View of the Little Quarter
The Castle District from The Rudolphinum's garden
