Prague: New & Old Town

Prague is famous for its stunning
architecture and museums, all with diverse styles and
influences of different historical
periods and cultures. It is the city of 100 spires. It has
many UNESCO-listed monuments that we visited today such as the Old Town Square, the Charles Bridge, the Prague Castle, & the Astronomical Clock. The
Old Town Square is the heart of the city and we saw Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance
buildings. The famous Astronomical Clock shows the movement of the sun, moon, and planets, as well as the 12 apostles. The Charles medieval stone Bridge, one of the most iconic landmarks of Prague, connects the Old Town and the Lesser Town. The bridge is decorated by a continuous alley of 30 statues and statuaries, most of them baroque-style, originally erected around 1700, but now all have been replaced by replicas. We covered over 16 km and managed to see most of the main places on our list. We were all very tired and hungry so at the base of the stairs up to Prague Castle, we came across the Oldest (darkest) Medieval Pub in Prague and ate some beef Goulash. It was an interesting experience as they advertise being belligerent, but with a sense of humor, to the customers! Our waiter did not disappoint. He brought the sarcasm, attitude and light insults! They also do not provide cutlery. Everyone eats with their hands no matter what you order! It was a fun day and we all really love Prague.Read more