A walk along the river

I walked back along the river. I was tickled by the vintage car shaped pedaloes - I've never seen those before 😂. I also saw lots of poo bag dispensers in the parks (with bags in them), so no excuse for irresponsible dog owners - what a good idea!

I made my way back to Charles Bridge and went in St Francis of Assisi Church. The church has a fascinating history stretching back to the 13th century, when a religious order known as the Knights of the Cross with the Red Star established a hospital and church near the original Judith Bridge. The present building dates from 1679–1688 and is a magnificent example of Baroque architecture, designed by the French architect Jean-Baptiste Mathey. Its most striking feature is the enormous dome, rising almost 41 metres above the floor and decorated with a spectacular fresco of the Last Judgement by the Czech painter Václav Vavřinec Reiner. The church also houses a beautiful Baroque organ dating from 1702, the second oldest in Prague. I had assumed that the building was no longer used for religious services, but apparently it is still an active Catholic church, as well as a popular venue for classical concerts. While I was there, I bought a ticket for a concert tomorrow night. Mark would be proud of me. He loved classical music. I've never been a fan, but when in Prague ... 😄Read more