Prague - Overview

Finally, I set my foot on the city of a hundred spires - Prague; famed to be one of the most beautiful old city in Europe. Arrived in style, picked up by chauffeur from an arranged airport transfer & was delivered safely to the hotel in a shining black Audi ;). The airport transfer company also provide 3 hours of free guided tour which covers most essential parts of the city, and yes, the city's attractions are within walking distance. If your legs can't make it, there's always trams, metros or buses that gets you from A - Z.

The colourful tour guides' umbrellas

Astrological / astronomical clock

The tour group meets in front of the famous astrological / astronomical clock, built in early 15th-century, in old town square. When the skeleton of death strike the time upon the hour, the moving figures of Jesus's 12 disciples rotate and the whole process ends with a cock crow & bell chimes. If it's more than 5 minutes wait before the hour, don't spend time on this, it's a complicated clock to understand and the crowd is just a bit too overwhelming; another reason not to spend time is: you'll most probably be back a few more times during your stay, I did :-) 

St.Nicholas church at Old Town Square & the expensive shopping street beside the church

View from clock tower: crowds in old town square watching World Cup 2010

The beautiful Charles Bridge connects the old & new town of Prague at the core, decorated with statues on both side, the bridge is full of vendors selling souvenirs, paintings and 'artists' playing on the bridge while thousands (if not more) tourists flock the bridge. Both towers of the bridge provides excellent view of the city and it's definitely worth the visit to see the 'back bone' of the city.

A shot with the tower guard

Charles Bridge

View from Charles Bridge tower: Mala Straná (new town)

Charles Bridge & its tower illuminated

As if to live up to its reputation, Prague castle, which is the centre piece of the city is also the most stunning background providing a breathtaking view all day long especially near sunset. I shall write more about Prague Castle in the next blog.

Prague castle sitting beautifully.