Well, five hundred spires would be more accurate.
Welcome to Prague, the cultural hub of the Czech Republic.
If you like architecture, this is the city for you!
The St. Nicholas Church, built in the 1700s in the Baroque style
And if you like beer,
this city is also for you.
The people of Prague drink the most beer per capita in the world.
You think Budweiser in an American beer? Nope.
It’s a bastardized version of Czech beer.
We took a boat ride down the river and into the little canal that cut into the banks.
We also logged lots and lots of miles, not so easy at 6 months pregnant, but we had a grand old time and a lot of ice cream.
Is that guy swinging a baseball bat on the right? Sure looks like it to me.
Oh no, they’re just the Wrestling Titans outside of Prague Castle.
the gates of the Strahov Monastery, where just inside we spotted a monk
Also spotted inside a monastery: a brewery that makes Flintstone style ribs and bowls of fries.
The Strahov Monastic Brewery is a 17th century brewery that’s been restored and renovated.
The Philosophical Hall, built in the classical style, pictured below.
The monastery itself was filled with lots of oddities, like this poor little critter.
The iconic terra cotta roofs of Prague
the view of our hotel balcony
the view from our hotel balcony
Nutria, aka river rats from South America, along the banks of the river.
Prague has an extensive streetcar system around the city. It dates back to the 1800s, when they were pulled around by horses. Vintage cars still operate today.
and how incredible are these copper tanks of beer?
Man Hanging Out by David ÄernĆ½, is a fake Sigmund Freud dangling above the streets
The Statue of Franz Kafka, based off his 1912 story “Description of a Struggle”
The amount of incredible architecture in Prague is staggering. There isn’t an ugly street in sight. Everywhere you look there’s color and design–attention to detail.
Church of Our Lady before TĆ½n, built in the Gothic styles in the 14th century
the view from LetnĆ” Lookout Beer Garden
Speaking of telamons in Vienna, we saw lots more male statues serving as architectural support.
a mosaic of the mythical golem, according to Czech folklore, he’s the protector of the Jewish people
The Charles Bridge, made of Bohemian sandstone was built in 1357.
Up until 1841, it was the only way to cross the river Vltava.
the silhouette of Prague Castle–the largest castle in the world
Well, one more stop before we headed back to The States. Any guesses where we’re headed?
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