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June 12th 2007
Published: August 14th 2007
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Our day started off with a guided city tour of Prague. Our guide, Eva, took us first to the Strahov Monastery located on Petrin Hill just past the Prague Castle area. The monastery, built in 1140 by Prince Vladislav II, was destroyed by fire and rebuilt in a gothic style in 1258. We took some photos of the outside of the monastery and then headed to the Loreto, a baroque church from the 17th centu... Read Full Entry



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Prague CastlePrague Castle
Prague Castle

Looking toward Hradcany Square from inside the castle...
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Prague Castle

Archway heading toward St. Vitus Cathedral...
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Chapel Well

Chapel Well inside Prague Castle...
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St. Vitus Cathedral

Looking up at St. Vitus Cathedral...
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St. Vitus Cathedral

Inside St. Vitus Cathedral...
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St. Vitus Cathedral

Inside St. Vitus Cathedral...
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St. Vitus Cathedral

Crypt of the Bohemian kings, inside St. Vitus Cathedral...
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St. Vitus Cathedral

Tomb of St. John of Neponuk, inside St. Vitus Cathedral...
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St. Vitus Cathedral

Tomb of St. John of Neponuk, inside St. Vitus Cathedral...
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St. Vitus Cathedral

Tomb of St. Wenceslas, inside St. Vitus Cathedral...
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St. Vitus Cathedral

Organ inside St. Vitus Cathedral...
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St. Vitus Cathedral

Exterior of St. Vitus Cathedral...
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St. Vitus Cathedral

Exterior of St. Vitus Cathedral...
Changing of the GuardsChanging of the Guards
Changing of the Guards

Changing of the guards at Prague Castle...
Changing of the GuardsChanging of the Guards
Changing of the Guards

Changing of the guards at Prague Castle...
Old Royal PalaceOld Royal Palace
Old Royal Palace

Old Royal Palace at Prague Castle...founded in the 9th century, this was once the seat of Bohemian princes.
St. George's BasilicaSt. George's Basilica
St. George's Basilica

St. George's Basilica, the second church at Prague Castle, was founded in 920 by Prince Vratislav 1, although only the original foundation has been preserved. The current church, which has since been reconstructed, contains the tombs of members of the Premyslid dynasty.
St. George's BasilicaSt. George's Basilica
St. George's Basilica

St. George's Basilica, the second church at Prague Castle, was founded in 920 by Prince Vratislav 1, although only the original foundation has been preserved. The current church, which has since been reconstructed, contains the tombs of members of the Premyslid dynasty.
St. Vitus CathedralSt. Vitus Cathedral
St. Vitus Cathedral

One last look at St. Vitus Cathedral...
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Prague Castle

Back entrance to Prague Castle...
Astronomical ClockAstronomical Clock
Astronomical Clock

The Astronomical Clock, constructed in the 15th century and mounted on the southern wall of the Old Town City Hall, is made up of three components: the astronomical dial, a calendar dial, and "The Walk of the Apostles" (an hourly show of Apostle figures that appear in the windows of the clock).



14th June 2007

It sounds like you're seeing some stunning architecture while you're there, I'm very jealous and looking forward to the photos so much! Yay, I'm glad you got to see a full clock show. I like the idea of the crowd suddenly appearing as noon approaches and then just as suddenly leaving after applauding. :D That sounds like a very handy menu for a restaurant to have indeed, hope you manage to try the Palacinky, (sounds tasty) and that the weather holds for your walking.

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