January 24, 2018
The photo is taken from the tower of St.Nicolas Church, situated on Malostranske Square, in The Little Quarter
May 25, 2017
Prague spires Prague spires are mentioned even in the famous nickname of Prague as a “The city of a hundred spires” or “The city of one hundred spires”. So, is it true? Has Prague got really 100 spires? This name comes from the beginning of 19th century and the author was Josef Hormayer – Czech writer. The number of spires in Prague was 103 as it was counted by Czech mathematician Bernard Bolzano. Indeed, if we look around from one of the look-out spots we can literally see a forest of towers and spires. These towers and spires embellish the numerous religious buildings as well as draw our attention to some remarkable communal buildings. The historical water-towers are also very significant in Prague’s panorama. In the past, they were essential for life in the city the same way as were […]
January 19, 2017
The Charles Bridge has mathematical significance Charles IV laid the first stone of this famous monument at 5.31 am on July 9, 1357. The notoriously superstitious king was into astrology and numerology, and chose this date because of its written form: 1-3-5-7-9-7-5-3-1 (year, day, month, time). Add this information to the stunning views and saintly statues, and Charles Bridge is clearly a required item on any list of what to see in Prague. The bridge is 621 metres (2,037 ft) long and nearly 10 metres (33 ft) wide, following the example of the Stone Bridge in Regensburg, it was built as a bow bridge with 16 arches shielded by ice guards. It is protected by three bridge towers, two of them on the Lesser Quarter side and the third one on the Old Town side. The Old Town Bridge Tower is often […]
November 21, 2016
Prague roofs Prague has the advantage of being situated on seven hills and has not been called for nothing the city of spires. Its specific red roofs will put their print on every splendid view of the city. The city of Prague has some beautiful original historical buildings that have red tile roofs. The buildings have white walls which gives a colorful contrast. The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. Marcel Proust – more quotes here: http://prague-navigator.com/travel-quotes-2
November 21, 2016
View of the Charles Bridge from The Charles Bridge Tower.
November 14, 2016
Prague Castle and Old Town Hall Tower on the Old Town Square, Prague.
November 14, 2016
Lesser Town Square, Prague – Malostranské náměstí, Praha
November 14, 2016
Wherever you go, go with all your heart. Confucius
November 14, 2016
The diorama of the battle of the Praguers against the Swedes at Charles Bridge in 1648. The diorama is a part of Petrin Mirror Maze on Petrin Hill.
November 14, 2016
The Mirror Maze on Petřín Hill is a favourite spot for children and adults alike