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May 8th 2012

Published: May 8th 2012

Beautiful Prague was a great place to kick off my world tour. It was waaay more crowded than I thought it would be seeing as it was the first week of May but after 4 days here it is easy to see why Prague is a major tourist attraction. As a bonus, the weather was fantastic except for my last day which I spent exploring the Prague Jewish Museum. An additional bonus is that my poorly spoken Russian ... Read Full Entry

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Staroměstské náměstí

Old Town Square

Staroměstské náměstí

Týn Church spires dominate the square.

Astronomical Clock, Old Town Square

There are 2 in Czech Republic - Prague and Olomouc where I will soon stop on the way to Poland.

St. Nicholas Church

Statue is a commemoration to an executed religious reformer, Old Town Square

St. Nicholas Church

Václavské náměstí and National Museum

Wenceslas Square

Smetana Hall

Concert venue named after a composer. 'Smetana' in Russian means 'sour cream.' Probably no relation but interesting...

Rudolfinum

Concert Hall

Antonín Dvořák

Famous Czech composer posing in front of the Rudolfinum. Prague Castle in the distance.

Wallenstein Palace and Gardens

Now the Czech Senate.

9th May 2012

Mark
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Cool post!
Hi Jon, I enjoyed the read, thanks for sharing. Have a great trip! Mark.

10th May 2012

martin
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Good job!
You found your way around really fast, enjoy you trip to the South. Best wishes, Martin

13th May 2012

Philip Molin
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Beautiful City
Hi Jon, Your blog is tempting me to visit Praque ASAP. It's on my wife's short list as well. I really enjoyed reading your commentary and found it very helpful in the event I actually visit the place. Best, Philip PS. I heard permenently left hallowed Bagley Hall. Miss the place? I doubt it.

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