Thursday, May 8, 2008

Prague - April 2008

Prague was beautiful! It was definitely one of our favorite places. Gorgeous old buildings, cobble stone streets, classical music, jazz, opera, good beer, great public transportation and still affordable for Europe!





an overview of Prague












Charles Bridge with statues of the 12 apostles


















another view of the city














a wall of stone figures in the courtyard of the senate complex














the dome of the St. Nicholas Church where the Charles University Math Dept took up an annex.














the changing of the guards at the Prague Castle
















one of the towers of the cathedral inside Prague Castle




















inside the cathedral in Prague Castle


















inside the Prague State Opera House
















the Astronomical Clock - mechanical figures of the 12 apostles come out every hour on the hour






















enjoying a sunny day at a cafe by the Vltava River















one of Czech national dishes - roast of pork joint with bread dumpling, sauerkraut and mustard - with beer.

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