Besides the gorgeous view from...
by banshee
Besides the gorgeous view from the Charles Bridge (Karlov Most) at night, my hands down favorite thing about Prague were the Metro stations. Some, particulary Andel station, are tributes to Communist architecture and design. Plus, there's something about fast-moving, far-reaching escalators that moves me. Also, for you Radiohead fans, track 5 (I think) on the ep 'How Am I Driving?' starts out with the Metro announcement, next stop, Jirho z Podebrad. Definately worth experiencing. Not to sound like a frat boy, but cheap beer is up there. But not above my neighbor Jiri, the cantankerous old geezer whose favorite hobby seemed to be yelling at me about something to do with bread. I think. My Czech is pretty bad.
JOSEFOV -- JUGENDSTIL ARCHITECTURE
by LoriPori
In the early 20th century, the Jewish neighbourhood was almost completely demolished. Many buildings were replaced and built in the JUGENDSTIL style of architecture.
The accompanying picture shows one such beautiful building in the "Jugendstil - Style" of architecture. It was located in the Josefov Section of Prague right across from the Old-New Synagogue. It appeared to me, to be a very expensive apartment building.
Public toilets!!
by Deus_ultima
Most public toilets have a fee which is usually writen at the entry. There are 2 prices depending on what you need to do..
:S
Sometimes the person 'guarding' the bathroom has the toilet paper which she will give you in very sparse quantity! :)
And believe it or not, even thought after convertion the charges don't even appear on the dollar scale, I had an argument with a 'toilet lady' about because I thought she was trying to surcharge me..silly tourists..
;)
Excursion to the Countryside
by JohnMJ
A nice and easy morning or afternoon trip is to take a local train to Karlstejn Castle. From the tiny train station you walk towards the river and then to the town. Maybe a total distance of 1 Km. You walk up the hill with little shops and restaurants. The Castle is on top, of course, of the hill. Tour buses tend to converge late morning, so avoid that time. The castle is closed from noon to 1 PM
The townhall of Nove Mesto
by globetrott
On Charles Square / Karlovo Namesti you may find the townhall of Nove Mesto ( on the right of my pic with the tower )
It is used today for concerts and other performances.
On the left of my pic is the technical university.
Other place of interest on Karlovo Namesti is the church of St.Ignacius / Kostel sv Ignace and closeby in the street called "Resslova" you will see the church of St.Kyrill and St.Methodius / Kostel sv Cyrila a Metodeje.
You may take the subway and get out at station "Karlovo Namesti"
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Entertainer on Charles Bridge
me in front of the wall
Municipal House
St Vitus Cathedral
