Tag Archives: Prague
Travel Scan: Prague, Astronomical Clock
Writing about the astronomical clock in Rostock, Germany, made me think of the one in Prague, so I scanned this image: This clock was first installed in 1410 and is composed of three parts: the astronomical dial, representing the position … Continue reading
Travel Scan: Prague, Old Town Square
The photos below were taken from the tower at at the Old Town Hall in Prague. Those beautifully colored buildings with amazing architectural details? Everywhere in Old Prague. Truly a stunning city. Would love to go back and shoot for … Continue reading
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Tagged Czech Republic, Jan Hus Memorial, Old Town Square, Prague, shops, sidewalk cafes
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Travel Scan: St. Nicholas Cathedral, Prague
The Church of Saint Nicholas, or Saint Nicholas Cathedral, is a beautiful Baroque church in the Malá Strana part of Prague. It was built between 1704-1755 and is considered one of the most impressive examples of Prague Baroque. Our hotel … Continue reading
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Tagged Church of St. Nicholas, Czech Republic, Prague, travel
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Travel Scan: Prague, Marionette Theatre
Marionettes seem to be a big thing in Prague. There was a wonderful shop full of them near our hotel and I brought back three for friends. Across the river we found a marionette theatre, but didn’t attend a performance … Continue reading
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Tagged Czech Republic, marionette theatre, marionettes, Prague, tightrope
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Light show
[For some reason, a preliminary draft of this post got published when I hit “update.” Apologies to my subscribers. Here’s the finished version.] Mr. Prose and I were going to traipse around Georgetown on Saturday, but traffic was snarled due … Continue reading
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Tagged Charles Bridge, columns, limestone, music, Prague, stained glass windows, Washington National Cathedral
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Pearls & Prose 