On the Way to Prague
July 17, 2015
We passed two extremely long trains, over a kilometer each, carrying contrasting products. Here are the logs, but I missed a good picture of the
We passed two extremely long trains, over a kilometer each, carrying contrasting products. Here are the logs, but I missed a good picture of the
Prague has a new and modern main station now, but it looks like it could be just anywhere. You can’t say that about this surviving
The pictures in this gallery are mainly architectural details—rooflines, entrances, windows—noticed in years of walking in cities and having my eye caught by a strong line, an unexpected contrast, an extended shape…I don’t even always know what catches me, and, as here, it’s often not the most significant building.
Eurail has enhanced its offerings for the new year with some new passes and some upgrades to existing ones. One of the best bits for families: children 4-11 now trvel free if accompanied by a pass-holding adult. Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro…
Good King Wenceslas, he of Christmas carol fame, is a popular figure in Czech history. Apparently, the tale of his struggling through deep snow in the 10th century to give presents to peasants is true.
Prague features many monuments to the Velvet Revolution (the fall of Soviet Communism some 25 years ago); the most moving to me is The Memorial to the Victims of Communism. Situated at the base of Petrin Hill in the…
DrFumblefinger is an avid collector of images of unusual signs.
One of the great things about visiting a city like Prague is having the opportunity to see and explore so many interesting historic sites. As an example, our featured travel quiz, the Strahov Monastary.
One of the most popular tourist attractions in the historic and beautiful city of Prague is situated on the southern wall of its City Hall, in the Old Town Square.
Prague draws a lot of visitors these days, drawn by its picturesque historic center, its cultural elan, its beautiful river setting, its long and varied history…and maybe also just because everyone else is going.
We passed two extremely long trains, over a kilometer each, carrying contrasting products. Here are the logs, but I missed
Prague has a new and modern main station now, but it looks like it could be just anywhere. You can’t
The pictures in this gallery are mainly architectural details—rooflines, entrances, windows—noticed in years of walking in cities and having my eye caught by a strong line, an unexpected contrast, an extended shape…I don’t even always know what catches me, and, as here, it’s often not the most significant building.
Eurail has enhanced its offerings for the new year with some new passes and some upgrades to existing ones. One of the best bits for families: children 4-11 now trvel free if accompanied by a pass-holding adult. Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro…
Good King Wenceslas, he of Christmas carol fame, is a popular figure in Czech history. Apparently, the tale of his struggling through deep snow in the 10th century to give presents to peasants is true.
Prague features many monuments to the Velvet Revolution (the fall of Soviet Communism some 25 years ago); the most moving to me is The Memorial to the Victims of Communism. Situated at the base of Petrin Hill in the…
One of the great things about visiting a city like Prague is having the opportunity to see and explore so many interesting historic sites. As an example, our featured travel quiz, the Strahov Monastary.
One of the most popular tourist attractions in the historic and beautiful city of Prague is situated on the southern wall of its City Hall, in the Old Town Square.
Prague draws a lot of visitors these days, drawn by its picturesque historic center, its cultural elan, its beautiful river setting, its long and varied history…and maybe also just because everyone else is going.