Czech me out!
Yes the title stinks I know, but I thought it was slightly clever. By clever I mean that I saw it on a bunch of t-shirts and stickers and made it my own.
So, on December 14th my roommate and I arrived in Prague, Czech Republic at about 6 in the morning. We took the night train there and slept on the uncomfortable seats. When we got off we toured the city on foot, of course. Prague is a lot like Budapest but smaller, cleaner, people are nicer, and a little more touristy. The city is laid out in a similar fashion to Budapest. There is a large river that splits the river into two parts, a hilly side with castle and a flat more urban side. However, the old town of Prague is on the flat side, and there numerous old towers around the city as well.
We spent our time walking around mostly old town, saw Tyn Church in the center of town along with the astrological clock on the old town hall tower. We went to the top of this tower as well to see the breathtaking views. Earlier we went to the hill laden side of the river to walk around the park and the castle area. This castle is actually in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the largest castle compound in the world. I said compound not castle. While we were there we walked around the various courtyards and churches. Then we stopped into a small cafe and were promptly ripped off for a cup of tea and a ham sandwich that tasted like paper. We were a little worried about the prices from then on, but were reassured when we got to the old town square where a huge Christmas gathering was occurring. It was like the one in Bratislava but a little bigger and slightly more magical just because we were surrounded by the towers which are extremely imposing but inspiring nonetheless.
The town square was where it was happening. The one night we were there we feasted like kings upon bratwurst, sausage, roasted almonds, goulash soup, and pork. All of it was delicious and heart clogging. Most of it only was about 2 dollars and came in very generous portions. We then took in a jazz/blues show in a little club that, we think, B.B. King played in behind Tyn Church. It was very um... jazzy. I enjoyed it.
We then woke up the next day, Friday, shopped a little bit, burnt some time in the pub, and caught the night train back to the sister city of Budapest. Check the pics foo!
So, on December 14th my roommate and I arrived in Prague, Czech Republic at about 6 in the morning. We took the night train there and slept on the uncomfortable seats. When we got off we toured the city on foot, of course. Prague is a lot like Budapest but smaller, cleaner, people are nicer, and a little more touristy. The city is laid out in a similar fashion to Budapest. There is a large river that splits the river into two parts, a hilly side with castle and a flat more urban side. However, the old town of Prague is on the flat side, and there numerous old towers around the city as well.
We spent our time walking around mostly old town, saw Tyn Church in the center of town along with the astrological clock on the old town hall tower. We went to the top of this tower as well to see the breathtaking views. Earlier we went to the hill laden side of the river to walk around the park and the castle area. This castle is actually in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the largest castle compound in the world. I said compound not castle. While we were there we walked around the various courtyards and churches. Then we stopped into a small cafe and were promptly ripped off for a cup of tea and a ham sandwich that tasted like paper. We were a little worried about the prices from then on, but were reassured when we got to the old town square where a huge Christmas gathering was occurring. It was like the one in Bratislava but a little bigger and slightly more magical just because we were surrounded by the towers which are extremely imposing but inspiring nonetheless.
The town square was where it was happening. The one night we were there we feasted like kings upon bratwurst, sausage, roasted almonds, goulash soup, and pork. All of it was delicious and heart clogging. Most of it only was about 2 dollars and came in very generous portions. We then took in a jazz/blues show in a little club that, we think, B.B. King played in behind Tyn Church. It was very um... jazzy. I enjoyed it.
We then woke up the next day, Friday, shopped a little bit, burnt some time in the pub, and caught the night train back to the sister city of Budapest. Check the pics foo!
Old Town Square with the Astrological Clock in the foreground and Tyn Church in the background.
A closer look at the Astrological Clock on the side of the Old Town Hall.
Tyn Church as seen from the Old Town Hall tower.
My goofy face with Tyn Church in the background.
The festivities below in the square. LOOK AT HOW THEY TREMBLE BEFORE ME!! Does anyone notice how I like to pretend like I am important and awe inspiring?
This is the river that divides the city into two. The bridge is named the Charles bridge (seriously). After all, I am well known and loved by many all around the globe. The bridged is lined with statues of me on each side, or of saints which ever you choose to believe. In the background the church can be seen on the hill, and St. Nicholas church is off to the left. It has the green roof and spire.
The guards stationed outside of 1 of the 3 gates to the castle's compound.
The changing of the guards occurs every hour on the hour at each gate. we say it at two different gates, and I can vouch for the fact that it is the same.
A parting picture of the river from the castle.
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