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 by nicolaitan
There has been some research into how long after beheading the severed head retains cognitive thought. Lavoisier, who discovered oxygen, stated that after the beheading he would blink his eyes as long as possible - observers stated that there were several discrete blinks. The severed head of Marie Antoinette was clearly heard to moan. Based on eye movement in response to calling of the name, estimates have ranged form 4 to 30 seconds, long enough for the executed to appreciate that their head is bouncing down into the waiting basket or on to the street below. It should be noted that the guillotine was invented because the victim was rarely beheaded by only a single swing of the ax. Two and occasionally even three blows were required to complete the procedure. Leave a Comment Directions: Heart of Old Town
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The Old Town Square, with its magnificent surrounding churches and ancient buildings, is set between a maze of narrow cobbled streets. It has been the central market place since as early as the 10th Century and many of the surrounding Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque buildings are World Heritage Sites. Today the square is used for Christmas festivities, political speeches, and large public gatherings. On a day to day basis, the square is filled with tourists and surrounded by cafes and stores as well as tour guide booths. Along the western side, a long L-shaped collection of sheds selling souveniers and crafts adjoin the Town Hall. We found that, unlike what some have said, prices along this prime tourist location were no higher than elsewhere in the city, particularly in the sheds. The restaurants and cafes, while not cheap, are ideal for a break from sightseeing and people watching.
Image 4 - note in particular the frescoes decorating the Storch House. The image of King Wenceslas dates from the eighteenth century. Below the lower right largest windows the white lion represents the Bavarian coat of arms. Leave a Comment Directions: Heart of Old Town
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 Old Town Square by Rachael71
We were lucky enough to wander into St Nicholas' Church (just off the square) during a choir practice. Leave a Comment Directions: Heart of Old Town
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 House at the Stone Bell (Left)
and Tyn Church by bpwilletLeave a Comment Directions: Heart of Old Town
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 South Side facades-Old Town
Square by bpwillet
Some of them to point out are:
At the Stone Ram-Also been known as the "Stone Unicorn" based on the one horned ram in the stone frieze.
At Lazarus's this is where you can eat at the Staromestska Restaurant but it appears to have retained some of its Romanesque details
At the Golden Unicorn and At the Stone Table are also along this line of Renaissance buildings. Leave a Comment Directions: Heart of Old Town
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 Facade of the Church of
St. Nicolas by bpwillet
It is open for services at 10:30 on Sundays and 10am-4pm Tuesday - Sunday. Leave a Comment Phone: 22 42 15 402Directions: Heart of Old Town
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 Kinsky Palace-Old Town Square by bpwillet
It is open from 10am-6pm Tuesday-Saturday. Leave a Comment Phone: 22 48 10 758Directions: Heart of Old Town
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