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Prague | Czech Republic

A tiny street commonly referred to as the narrowest street in Prague is so narrow that traffic lights had to be installed. It is too narrow for two people to pass each other so the traffic must be organized.

The Certovka, in English Devil's Canal or sometimes referred to as Little Prague Venice was built in the 12th century. It takes its water from the Vlatava and after 740 meters it flows back into the same river. There are several medieval mills along its course.

The Old Town Bridge Tower is one of the most beautiful Gothic gateways in the world. It guards the entrance to the St Charles Bridge and was built by Emperor Charles lV according to designs by Petr Parler in the mid 14th century. The gate was also conceived as a symbolic victory arch through which Czech kings passed on their coronation procession.	The Lesser Old Town Bridge Tower guards the other end of the St Charles Bridge,	The St Charles Bridge is a medieval stone arch bridge that spans the Vlatava . Its construction started in 1357 and completed in the early 15th century. It was the only means of crossing the Vlatava River until 1841. The bridge has withstood the floods of the Vlatava River for over six centuries, four wars, two of them world wars and we can say that today it is almost intact, requiring only some repairs, some bigger than others, but the important thing is that it is still standing.
Calvary is an outdoor sculpture by Emmanuel Max installed on the north side of the St Charles Bridge.	Walking on the St Charles Bridge

A Classic Bugatti

The purpose of the canal was to provide a regulated water flow for the mills that would be built along its course. Three of those watermills have survived to this day.

Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle in the world. It was built in the 9th century and is the offical office of the president of the Czech Republic. The castle was a seat of power for the kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman Emperors and the presidents of Czechoslovakia. The Bohemian Crown Jewels are kept within a secret room there. The castle's architecture is a unique blend of styles reflecting its long and complex history.	The main duty of the guards at Prague Castle is to guard and protect the seat of the President of the Czech Republic.	A Prague Castle Guard

St Salvator Church forms part of the Klementinum, the largest and most historic complex of buildings in Old Town, Prague. It is considered to be one of the most valuable early Baroque monuments in Prague.

The Prague Astronomical Clock is a medieval astronomical clock first installed in 1410, making it the third oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest clock still in operation. When the clock strikes the hour ( from 9am to 11pm) it sets in motion the procession of the twelve apostles.

Cobblestone Walkways and Roads

Building of the Ministry of Regional Development

A Beautiful Building in Prague

Another Example of the Architecture in Prague

The Old Town Square dates from the 12th century and started life as the central marketplace at the center of European trade routes for Prague. Over the centuries buildings of Romanesque, Baroque and Gothic styles were erected bringing with them stories of wealthy merchants and political intrigue.

This Gothic chirch was built in 1365 on the site of an earlier Romanesque church. It's magnificent multiple steeples are 80 meters tall and dominate the square

Prague Architecture

Ten Centuries of European architecture and heritage

The Jan Hus Memorial

To the people of Bohemia and other regions around Prague, Jan Hus became a symbol of dissidence and strength against oppressive regimes. He opposed church control by the Vatican which gave strength to those who opposed control of Czech lands by the Habsburgs in the 19th century. When Czechoslovakia was under Communist rule sitting at the feet of the Jon Hus Memorial became a way of quietly expressing one's opinion and opposition to the Communist rule.

Gothic Town Hall Tower in Prague

	Golden Eagle

Night View of the St Charles Bridge

St Francis of Assisi church with its green dome dominates the skyline of Old Town. The history of this place of worship dates back to 1252 but the building that we see today was erected in the 1680's and was influenced by Baroque architecture. The church organ that was made in 1702 is one of the oldest in Europe.

This cathedral is a prominent example of Gothic architecture and is the largest and most important church in the country. It is located within the Prague Castle and is under the ownership of the Czech government. It contains the tombs of many Bohemian Kings and Holy Roman Emperors.	Inside St Vtus	Stained Glass inside St Vitus
More Stained Glass	Looking toward the Ceiling	Gorgeous Colors in Stained Glass
Another Angle of St Vitus Cathedral	More of the Outside of the Cathedral	The Entryway to the Cathedral

Statue of John of Nepomuk

Rabbi Loew was an important Talmudic scholar, Jewish mystic, mathematician, astronomer and philosopher who served as the leading rabbi in Prague in Bohemia.

The Golz-Kinsky Palace

The Golz-Kinsky Palace in Old Town Square is now part of the National Art Museums. It is a superb example of late baroque architecture. In its courtyard Hermann Kafka had his haberdasher's shop, and the palace housed its German school where his son Franz received his secondary education. In 1843, Bertha von Suttner, countess Kinsky, was born here. She was a notable pacifist and persuaded Alfred Nobel to create the Peace Prize, of which she was the first recipient in 1905.

The Vlatava river is 430.3 kilometres (267.4 miles) and drains an area of 28,090 kilometres (10,850 square miles) in size. Over half of Bohemia and about a third of the territory of the entire Czech Republic. It is crossed by eighteen bridges with the St Charles Bridge being one of them.

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