After figuring out the bus, the subway and which stop to get off, and with help from Google, we found our hotel, the Hastal. Dropped our bags and set off exploring.
Prague is amazing. Street after street has beautiful buildings, statues, and spires everywhere.
The sun is shining! First statue Franz Kafka.
Next a walk across the Vltava river.
Lots of riverboats.
Unbeknownst to us or at least not paying close attention to details…..this is the May 1 holiday and it is busy!! We thought the King’s Day in Holland was crowded but Prague is packed!!!
So off to see the Charles Bridge, built in 1357 but not finished till the 15th century, is a medieval arch stone bridge. And EVERYONE wants to cross it.
Lots of statues of saints and patron saints. This one looked important.
Now once across we all have to file through an archway, slowly!!
It was amazing how many people were out and about and enjoying such a perfect day.
Now to the Old Town Square. Everywhere you look has history.
It was time for a Czechia lunch. Only 374.00 Kč
Delicious sausage in sweet and spicy tomato sauce. It went perfectly with the beer.
When in Prague one should see the Astronomical Clock. It was first installed 1410. This is what we saw today.🙄
This is what it does look like (Wikipedia).
Our view
Off for more walking about and found another clock tower ( no crowds).
We walked to the Jewish Quarter but since it was late in the day we only did a walkabout. We did come upon a market right near the Rudolfnum, a 19th century cultural concert hall and where the Ceska Philharmonic orchestra performs.
Dinner was from a market vendor. Delicious!
Time to head for our hotel room. Yellow bunny had one last look at the castle on the hill.
Our perfect bed! Two duvets so no fighting over the bedding arrangements.
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