The clocks
by vanessadb
Prague, as I already said, is one of my favourite cities in the world. It's beautiful, it's charming, it's enchanting, it's friendly, it's fun, it's interesting, it's romantic, it's just about everything you want it to be! The clocks on the Old Town Main Square are a beautiful work of art. Every single person who has gone to Prague has seen it, because you just cannot miss it: every hour, when the clocks announce 0 minutes and the little figures come out, a humongous crowd stands in front of them all staring at it.
As I had to walk in front of it every single day, after feeling quite annoyed at the standing tourists blocking my way, I ended up enjoying and laughing at these crowds, all in the same position, all staring at the same thing, all together. So I would not look at the clocks anymore, but instead at the... sheeps?
I am not even going to try and...
by Malecka
I am not even going to try and describe the Charles Bridge! The colorfulness, the splendor, the atmosphere - everything about it is so charming! It leads you to the so-called Lesser Town, where you can see the Church of St. Nicholas, a GREAT example of the Baroque in Prague!
Prague Attractions
Six...
by verunka
Prague Attractions
Six hundred years of architecture, unharmed by war or nature, make Prague one of the most aesthetically pleasing cities in Europe. Disappearing behind the Iron Curtain for most of the latter part of the twentieth century, Prague re-emerged after the Velvet Revolution of 1989 and is today, one of Europe's most visited attractions. The city is compact and easy to navigate, from the Old Town Square where classical concerts and traditional marionette theatre shows are regularly held to the two citadels from which the modern-day city has grown. Philosophers read Kafka in Bohemia whilst history enthusiasts feast upon castles and cathedrals, dating back to medieval times. In summer visitors can take advantage of boat-rides down the river, under the spectacularly adorned Charles Bridge.
For or against
by tophat30
If you're a fan of Lennon don't miss this mural / graffiti dedicated only to this 'legend'. You cant miss it if you follow these instructions. When passing from Charles Bridge, lookiing south you'll see that the Vltava river splits into a stream which is called "The devil's stream". Just before the foot of the next small bridge (100 metres down from Charles Bridge) there's a water Mill. The graffitti are just round the corner on the walls of 'The grand Priory of the Knights of Malta' Be aware that not all written messages hail John Lennon. You might be offended with some of them.
Have you ever been 'defenestrated'?
by rexvaughan
I have liked the phrase the "Defenestration of Prague" for years but never had any idea what it meant. Well, 'fenestra' is the latin word for window, thus the word 'defenestration' means to throw something (or someone) out the window. Well the biggest defenestration I know of occurred in Prague in the early 15th C. Jan Hus and his followers were seeking a pre-Luther kind of reformation in the church - things like allowing parishioners to partake of the chalice and limiting the secular influence of the church. This of course caused heated disagreements and eventually a group of radical Hussites, led by Jan Zelivsky, tossed the town councillors out the window of the town hall. A real downfall for them but it allowed the Hussites to control Prague for a time. In the photo you can see the window in question with a relief of Zelivsky on the plaque commemorating this historic defenestration.
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