Postcards from Around the World

Prague (the city of 101 spires apparently) is an easy city to get around either by foot (always the best way to explore I think) or using the trams or underground systems. We were staying a little outside the main areas of the Old Town and the Lesser Town  in the Malmaison Riverside Hotel which is practically opposite the famous ‘Fred and Ginger’ or Dancing House.

The Charles Bridge (Karlův most) a medieval stone arch bridge that crosses the Vltava river
Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí) is the most vibrant, dynamic area of Prague with the National Theatre rising imposingly behind the statue of Saint Wenceslas.
View from Ke Hradu (the long slope up to the castle)

Walking through the Old Town you realise why Prague is often called ‘Paris of the East’ with its charming winding streets, medieval architecture and cultural landmarks. As you can tell from my photos, the weather wasn’t great during my visit (which was in the month of October), but nor was the place too busy.

So many spires!

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Heyjude

I have lived in the UK for most of my life, but when young I definitely had wanderlust and even ended up living in South Africa for several years which was a wonderful experience. I now look forward to a long and leisurely retirement doing what I like most - gardening, photography, walking and travelling.

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    1. That’s why the conferences were a good excuse to go to places that I would probably never have been to. It meant a lot of exploring on my own, but I quite liked that.

  2. This has long been on my ‘must visit’ list, but despite your being lucky one October, it just sounds too busy these days. So thanks for this Virtual Tour.

    1. oh my that’s three of us now who have always intended to visit here – maybe we should organise a bloggers trip – but out of season to avoid the crowds!

      2. I’m not sure there is an out of season, and I’d definitely avoid late autumn. Spring might be rather nice.

    2. I still think you should consider it. I’m not sure it is such a hot spot for the hens and stags these days. But I will be showing more from Prague over the next few weeks if you prefer armchair travelling.

  5. I spent a few days in Prague a couple of years ago. I do not remember anything. Oh … wait I do. The beer is the best and very cheap.

    1. I think most cities are busy, you just expect them to be, but I must admit I’m not so fond of crowds nowadays.

  8. We had a lovely time in Prague, and it was nicer and more relaxing that I expected it to be. Mind you, we went out of season, January 2011, and it was cold. Even so, there were still quite a lot of tourists.

    Best wishes, Pete. x

    1. It was cold and wet when we were there (it even snowed in Cesky Kumlov on a day trip) but I still enjoyed exploring.

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