Pictures of Prague
/City view from St. Vitus Cathedral’s South Tower.
Do you like losing yourself in a city when you travel? Walking the streets to discover what unexpected beauty awaits around the next corner? A variety of designs and styles to explore? Then Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is the city for you. What makes Prague so architecturally diverse? Through history, Prague, unlike many other European cities, has avoided destruction during two World Wars and the occupation of Nazis and Communists. In fact, the Czechoslovakian rebuke of Communism in 1989, which led to the establishment of the Czech Republic, was so nonviolent and smooth, it is referred to as the Velvet Revolution. The result is a city rich with impressive architecture to explore. Here is what our lens captured in our favorite parts of Prague!
Castle District
South Tower of St Vitus CATHEDRAL
On the West Bank of the Vltava River, perched on a hill, the Prague Castle overlooks the city. The castle is actually a complex of structures including various governmental buildings, the President’s Residence, and multiple churches. The most distinguishing among them, is the massive Gothic Cathedral of Saint Vitus.
Old Town
old Town square
Along The Vltava River
VIew of the Frank Gehry’s Dancing House from the Left Bank
The Vltava River runs North-South through Prague and provides a wonderful riverfront to explore. A river cruise is a popular way to take in the architecture along the Vltava, or you can journey by foot. There are multiple bridges, giving you plenty of opportunities to cross to either side, the Charles being the most famous.
Bonus: The Municipal House
The Municipal House: A Splendid Example of Art Nouveau in Prague
The site of the Municipal House used to be the location of the Royal Palace and home of the King of Bohemia. However, the palace was demolished and a new civic building for the Arts was constructed in 1905. The architectural style popular at that time was Art Nouveau, so the current building is filled, both inside and out, with design patterns inspired by nature.
Planning to visit Prague? Have you been? Did we miss something? What were your favorite places? Leave a comment; we’d love to hear from you.
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