Sunday, April 22, 2007

PRAGUE

We're back!!
Prague, Vienna and Nice are indescribably beautiful! It was a fantastic trip! Breath-taking sights aside, we (thank god) didn't have any mishaps, no amazing-race-run-for-your-lives experiences. Phew :)

And now, be amazed by Prague!
Staré město / the old town: This little square is surrounded by quaint pretty buildings.
Easter spirit in the air...
Tyn Church by night...
The astronomical clock, a must-see in Prague! Every hour when the the minute hand strucks 12, the 12 apostles appear at the little windows and everyone gets amused by the bell-ringing skeleton. So much so that we watched it thrice heh.There are plenty of lovely open-air restaurants in the old town square. We had an awesome dinner at the Staromeska Restaurant, cheap and yummy!
Check out the goatlet stew and popeye's melt-in-your-mouth spinach. slurp.
?Did you know? Czech Rep is one of the biggest beer producers in the world! And according to the Ryanair inflight magazine, it also has the highest beer consumption in Europe!

Jem loves Pilsner Urquell. 0.5l for 1euro. Walao where to find.

The Art-Noveau styled Obenci Dom
The National Museum2 ramdomly nice cathedrals facing the Charles BridgeChilling along the Vltava River, gazing at the famous Charles BridgeNight view on Charles bridge. Be wow-ed! A glimpse at the magnificent castle we'll be heading to the next morningCharles Bridge is not lit up at night, unlike the beeeautiful Chain Bridge in Budapest. You've got to enjoy the walk along this bridge in the day, with the lively presence of uncountable baskers, artists and craft stalls.
Prague Castle
Changing of guards, the old-fashioned way
The unmistakable twin peaks of St. Vitus CathedralAdmiring St. Vitus from another angle View from the topThe bright red St. Stephen's
Recommended by almost every guidebook to visit for the best view of Prague: we climbed the hill behind the castle in the Lesser Town. What a view!

Nicole, me, Stephanie and Kit enjoying the sunshine..

A stroll along the Vltava River...

A postcard-worthy shot by Jem.A shot especially for dearest Lulu!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Over 600 years old, Charles Bridge is the oldest bridge in the city. Thirty statues of saints line the bridge. It seems like all roads lead to Charles Bridge, meaning all tourists seem to end up here at the same time each afternoon, making the bridge at times the place NOT to be if you have an aversion to crowds not to mention a dream to pickpockets. But early morning or in the evening the bridge can be a magical place to visit. We spent a couple of hours standing near the bridge one evening, waiting for the sun to set to try and take that elusive night shot of the bridge. Restaurants and Prague hotels which are situated close to this bridge is the most expensive in the city. Day & night, from far away or on top of it this bridge looks great and is car free. Yet best to cross it as early as possible unless you want to warm up in a tourist crowd. Do you recognize the scenes of Mission Impossible shot here?

Kelly said...

You had such a wonderful trip! I was only in Czech Republic and Prague impressed me by its beauty! Step into the Old Town Square in Prague and journey back in time, 600 or 700 years. As you stand in awe, the dramatic history of Prague permeates the air. It is a popular part of town for both Czechs and visitors from abroad and offers plenty of Prague restaurants, pubs, shops, entertainment, galleries and museums. There are beautiful pastel-coloured buildings of Romanesque or Gothic origin with fascinating signs. Some of the most prominent examples include the Kinsky Palace, the House of the Stone Bell and the Storch House. If you fancy a horse drawn carriage ride at twilight through streets, Old Town Prague is the place for you.