Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Photographic overview of Prague so far *yes, photo heavy*

The outer castle walls (note the arrow holes along the bottom of the wall)



The arrow holes




The entrance to Prague Castle



The front of St Vitus' Cathedral




The side of St Vitus' Cathedral



Inside the Royal Palace (within Prague Castle)

Vladislav Hall - the Royal Court, which in its day was like a public market)



All Saints' Chapel, built in the 1300s, partially rebuilt after fires in 1541



All Saints' Chapel again



The "Diet" - medieval parliament, also the Throne Room



The New Land Rolls - these rooms were decorated with the crests of clerks who worked there



St George's Basilica, founded between 920 by Vratislaus I (Duke of Bohemia), and enlarged in 973, and rebuilt following a fire in 1142.



Inside St George's Basilica, this is where we saw the classical concert



Vratislaus I of Bohemia's tomb



I'm guessing they're not his bones, but it's still kinda creepy!



The ceiling of the tomb



The back corner of the basilica



Inside St Vitus' Cathedral



One of the many beautiful stained glass windows in the cathedral



Tomb of St John Nepomuk



Chapel of St John the Baptist



St Wenceslas Chapel. Also known as, Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia, he was son of Vratislav who founded St George's Basilica. St Wenceslas is also known as "Good King Wenceslas" of the Christmas Carol.



More stained glass - the detail was amazing



At the top of the 287 step staircase to the top of the Bell Tower, was a gorgeous 360 degree view around Prague



From the top of St Vitus', looking down



Looking down Vltava River



One of the spires of St Vitus', looking north-west



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1 comment:

Bri said...

Wow, these pictures are great. I love the view from the Bell Tower. Amazing!