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November 11, 2019
Prague swans… you can find these charming creatures almost any time on this spot, very close to Franz Kafka Museum, Cihelna Street. It´s so much fun to feed the swans so do make sure you bring bread when you come here. The swans are very tame. There is a stunning view of Charles Bridge from there. Very relaxing place to take a deep breath, after long walks through Prague. View this post on Instagram Swan sightseeing #prague #czech #czechrepublic #architecture #unlimitedcities #cities #archilovers #travel #historic #history #architecturelovers #praguearchitecture #praguecastle #czechia #czigers #igprague #praguestagram #pragueigers #igerscz #archilovers #traveler #traveling #johnlennonwall #nofilter #praha #prag #charlesbridge A post shared by DISCOVER PRAGUE with us 💙 (@prague_navigator) on May 19, 2016 at 1:08pm PDT View this post on Instagram Beautiful creatures… A post shared by DISCOVER PRAGUE with us 💙 (@prague_navigator) on Nov 27, 2017 at 7:53am PST […]
February 8, 2018
Do you want to return to Prague some day? Do not forget to touch the statue on this bridge! A legend says that if you touch the statue of a dog at the base of the statue of John of Nepomuk (sv. Jan Nepomucky), you will return to Prague. The most famous sculptures on the Prague Charles Bridges: John of Nepomuk – created by M. Braun, F. M. Brokof. Christopher – created by Emanuel Max. St. Christofer was strongman who came from Canaan. He served God – he carried on his shoulders pilgrims to the other side of the wild river. He carried also Christ who has taken the form of a small child. So this scene shows the sculpture. Francis Xavier – Ferdinand Maxmilián Brokoff formed the statue 23 years. Ludmila with a little Wenceslas – St. Ludmila has […]
February 6, 2018
Prague architecture diversity The greatest treasures of Prague are the architectural and artistic monuments. They are ranging in period from the Romanesque through the Gothic to the Baroque, Rococo, Classical, and Neoclassical. Prague architecture diversity… Romanesque architecture in Prague The most notable Romanesque monument is probably the 10th-century Church of St. George, behind the north wall of Hradčany. Gothic architecture in Prague To the west is its more massive successor, the basically Gothic St. Vitus’s Cathedral, the twin spires of which dominate the city skyline. Other Gothic monuments include the Týn Church on Staroměstské (“Old Town”) Square; the elegant Powder Tower, marking the former city walls in what is now the busy Příkopy shopping area; the restored Bethlehem Chapel, where Jan Hus preached in the 15th century; and the St. Agnes Convent, built in 1234 and notable for its collection of 14th-century paintings. […]
January 24, 2018
The photo is taken from the tower of St.Nicolas Church, situated on Malostranske Square, in The Little Quarter
November 29, 2017
Prague Charles Bridge details – interesting information and facts Charles Bridge (Karlův most) is an historic bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of the famous King Charles IV. This new bridge was originally called Stone Bridge (Kamenný most) or Prague Bridge (Pražský most). And, as the only means of crossing the river Vltava (Moldau) until 1841, Charles Bridge was therefore the most important connection between Prague Castle and the city’s Old Town. Prague Charles Bridge details: Charles 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 bridge is decorated by a continuous alley of 30 statues and statuaries, […]
August 4, 2017
The most beautiful city in the world… beautiful Prague Beautiful Prague, City of a Hundred Spires, a UNESCO monument and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Get to know it in person! Get to know the unique story of the city which history has attributed nicknames to such as “Stone Dream” or the “Golden City” and get to know its greatest jewels. “Next up in our poll of the most beautiful cities in the world is Prague, a city of two sides: by night it’s a buzzing metropolis with a hedonistic party scene, but by day you can lose yourself in a warren of quaint cobbled streets, or spend an afternoon admiring the view from the Charles Bridge, stretched across the Vltava, up to the castle.” photo: prague-navigator.com text: The Rough Guides Limited, The most beautiful city in the […]
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 14, 2016
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