Here's a sampling of pics from a recent trip to Prague. I highly recommend a visit, not only does it have incredible history, lovely views, and incredible architecture, it's also filled with wonderful people.
General Pics
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Marionettes are a vibrant part of the local culture. You'll see shops like this one and even operas done with these puppets.
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Driver side mirror of an old car used to provide tours around the city.
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Posters of a cross section of the events offered throughout. Everything from DJs to plays to marrionette operas.
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You know OSHA doesn't exist when a painter can stand in the open window of a 4th floor without any safety gear.
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Trams run across Prague and are a fun (and historical) part of the Prague mass transit system.
Inside one of the trams at night.
Prague has a 15th century Astronomical Clock known as the Orloj. This is a detail of Right top on the clock dial:
Death who rings the bell and
A Turk - also called The Piper.
View of throne in the the old Royal Palace.
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View of Prague shot from the fortress on the hill. You can see the dome and tower of the Church of St. Nicholas.
Charles Bridge Pics![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyMKC_6JK6KlL8GLzn6qfpp1AlfchSgD2SRhRZfK_KGBB31xHlBmjjj_FZ0S1alOhUyyaqWvNC9aay_FFjVwFg3CtZu4fOsUzfZbstCEV4kPmwEvok-LRzuZ8_lr2wXWkLOIg4r8e2hYg/s320/Prague+Charles+Bridge+with+Old+Town+Bridge+Tower.JPG)
View of Charles Brige with the Old Town Bridge Tower.
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Hand of a fellow tourist on a relief on a statue pedestal. The statue was of St. John of Nepomuk. Touching this relief is thought to bring good luck.
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A performer on the bridge with an ever-popular marrionette.
No European city is complete without a few pictures of the magnificent churchesSt Vitus Cathedral![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgInzUyBtHGcLwEvHS0FERp7o7w89JtKA9aKjd1CIlADODBgMMmImV2vYEPIZGzkI5A3WgT6F0JB-4VJYgT9Bxrn7ChDedeucAmoE2riyLg6FeV22pfdDYQeeF59YoeUjpKJmzAq-duQ-A/s320/Prague+St+Vita+Cathedral.JPG)
St Vitus's Cathedral started in the 14th century.
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St Vitus's Cathedral interior towards the altar.
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St Vitus's Cathedral Chapel Crucifix.
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Light from stained glass window on statue in a chapel in St Vitus's Cathedral.
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Sunlight on statue.
Church of St Nicholas![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCwfFlyWpYCuxHSv0U3WJUWj9coJ6dbcQKsdefA6PN_WKATAPNDopq-mmQX_g_wdh_4_CxpHYWu0NmrIG4YIctmc9mmo_HbiUJ_V47bv5z2SqDFp012wikjwoCmHPnK5Id3x2Rg45CDlc/s320/Prague+Church+of+St+Nicholas.JPG)
Exterior of church.
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Interior of St Nicholas.
Malta Grand Priory
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View of Crucifix through window.
That's all the pics for now. Hope you enjoyed it and can't wait for your very own visit to Prague!