A walk through Prague's Old Town

From the museum, I walked through the streets of the Old Town, taking Micha's advice from yesterday and following the less trodden paths. There really is a photo opportunity every few paces.

I headed to Old Town Square in time to see the clock perform on the hour. This tourist attraction was recently voted the third-most underwhelming sight in Europe (the Mona Lisa and Stonehenge came first and second)! I tend to agree, but considering its age, it is impressive and I'm glad I've seen it.

At this stage, I was ready for a snack. I fancied something savoury, but everywhere you look, there are only sweet options. I found a café and was faced with a choice of a cheese toastie for £12 or a piece of mixed fruit cheesecake for £3. The cheesecake won! 😂

Next, I visited one of the most impressive buildings overlooking Prague's Old Town Square - the magnificent Church of St Nicholas, with its elegant twin towers and beautiful Baroque architecture. Although a church has stood on this site since at least the 13th century, the present building dates from 1732–1737 and was designed by the celebrated architect Kilián Ignác Dientzenhofer. Originally built for the Benedictine order, the church has had a fascinating and sometimes turbulent history. It was closed during the religious reforms of the late 18th century and later used by the Russian Orthodox Church, before becoming part of the Czechoslovak Hussite Church in 1920. Inside, the decoration is spectacular, with elaborate stucco work, beautiful ceiling frescoes and a magnificent crystal chandelier, shaped like a crown, which was donated by Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. The church is still used for worship today and also hosts classical music concerts, taking advantage of its wonderful acoustics. I thought the interior was particularly impressive, and it's another wonderful example of the extraordinary religious architecture found throughout Prague.Read more