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Czech Republic { 34 images } Created 22 Aug 2011

Photos from Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic, taken in November 2008,
August 2009 and July 2016.
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  • Prague, the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic, is one of the most beautiful city in Europe.
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  • The Old Town Square and the Wenceslas Square are one of the most visited locations in Prague. In summer both squares are invaded by tourists. This photo was taken from the Old Town Hall Tower.
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  • The oldest square of Prague is well-known for its historical buildings. In the middle of the Old Town Square you can see the monument of the protestant reformer Jan Huss who was burnt alive 1415 after beeing declared as a heretic by the Roman Catholic Church.
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  • Another picture taken from the Old Town Hall Tower showing the dominating 80m high Bohemian Gothic architecture with the unusual name "Church of Our Lady Before Tyn".
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  • According to "Wikipedia" - ...Prague has become one of Europe's (and the world's) most popular tourist destinations. It is the sixth most-visited European city after London, Paris, Rome, Madrid and Berlin. Prague suffered considerably less damage during World War II than some other major cities in the region, allowing most of its historic architecture to stay true to form. It contains one of the world's most pristine and varied collections of architecture, from Art Nouveau to Baroque, Renaissance, Cubist, Gothic, Neo-Classical and ultra-modern.
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  • Climb up the stairs to reach the top of the Old Town Hall Tower to enjoy the view over the square.
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  • Standing on a higher viewpoint you realize that there are many churches and towers in Prague.
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  • If you can't find the astronomical clock, just look for the most crowded place in Prague ;-). The medieval clock was build by the clockmaker Mikulas of Kadan in the year 1410. The calendar dial, small gothic sculptures, decorations, the moving figures and several other modifications were added later, until 1866.
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  • Tourists can also explore the city by horse drawn carriage.
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  • Lunchtime in Prrague...
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  • The largest ancient castle complex in the world was build in the 9th century and is located on the heights of Hradcany. In the course of time, buildings of different architectural styles were constructed as the location was occupied by Czech kings, Holy Roman emperors and Presidents.
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  • The whole complex of the Prague castle is a mix of palaces, religious edifices and fortifications.
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  • Photo of religious statues taken from the Charles Bridge.
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  • Photo of the Prague Castle, taken from the Lesser Town Square.
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  • Many pastel-coloured old buildings add a certain charm to the small Ke Hradu street, which lead to the castle.
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  • The Baroque St.Nicholas Church is situated in the Old Town Square. This cityscape photo has been taken from the castle.
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  • Soldiers guarding the entrance of the I courtyard. I was wondering why there were so less tourists passing through the gate, then i noticed the two inviting giant statues :-).
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  • Matthias Gate, the doorway to the II courtyard.
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  • Front view of St. Vitus Cathedral, the largest and most important church of the Czech Republic.
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  • Cityscape photo taken from the castle.
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  • Another cityscape view from the castle.
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  • View from the Charles Bridge up to the Prague Castle.
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  • That's what happen when you drink too much beer and try to build a house at the same time :-). The original semi-glass building known as the dancing house, or called Tancici Dum in Czech language, has been constructed between 1992-1996.
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  • Prague Castle with reflections on the Vltava River, taken from the Charles Bridge.
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  • A tourist crowd waiting for the astronomical clock to strike the next hour.
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  • The Old Town Square and the Wenceslas Square are one of the most visited locations in Prague. In summer both squares are invaded by tourists. This photo was taken from the Old Town Hall Tower.
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  • Ornated facades near the Old Town Square.
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  • According to "Wikipedia" - Prague is classified as an "Alpha-" global city according to GaWC studies. Prague ranked sixth in the Tripadvisor world list of best destinations in 2016. Its rich history makes it a popular tourist destination, and the city receives more than 6.4 million international visitors annually, as of 2014. Prague is the fifth most visited European city after London, Paris, Istanbul and Rome.
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  • Jan Hus Memorial standing in the middle of Old Town Square.
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  • The Saint Nicholas Church seen from the Charles Bridge is located at Lesser Town.
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  • A street artist playing guitar in front of the <br />
John Lennon wall in Prague.
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  • Love locks fixed on a small bridge in Prague.
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  • View on Vltava river from the Charles bridge.
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  • The Charles Bridge, seen early in the morning.
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