Weekend in Prague
Images from last weekend in Prague, with Laura.
Click on any of the images for the larger versions. I have uploaded fairly big files as I feel the details in some of the buildings and landscapes are worth it.
Prague is a beautiful city.
The Crucifix and Calvary, one of the 30 impressive statues on Charles Bridge
Charles Bridge at night
I had a lot of time to appreciate Petrin Hill as it took me a long time to get down it (with bones intact) in the most innapropriate footwear for icy Prague hills!
St Vitus Cathedral
Laura enjoying a snowy Saturday morning
View from inside the Astronomical Clock Tower
Looking back towards the Old Town and our apartment for the weekend
Tram passes between the entrance to Charles Bridge (reflected in the tram door) and the Old Town
The Astronomical Clock
Charles Bridge
“Take my photo”. A view through the bridge tower to the rather unfortunately (and unfairly!) named Malá Strana, or “Lesser Town”
A night time view towards Petrin Observation Tower (a small version of the Eiffel Tower) from Prague Castle
Laura looking…
And laughing.
On the bank of the river Vltava
A view from Petrin Observation Tower
The Statue of Harmony (Sri Chinmoy). “If you can create harmony in your life this harmony will enter into vast world”
Smoke billows on the west bank of the river Vltava
Prague has some pretty great doors
Over the door decorations are common too
View towards a water mill from Charles Bridge
Looking out from the Dailborka Tower at Prague Castle
St Wenceslas
St Vitus Cathedral
The first Czech president, Vaclav Havel
Faces on their way to Charles Bridge
Old Town Square
View down the steps up to Prague Castle
St Vitus Cathedral
Snow melting on the base of a lamp post on Charles Bridge
A fountain, dating from 1560
Old Town
The Dancing House: Photo by Laura
David Černý sculpture outside the Kampa museum, which houses the permanent collection of work by the abstract artist František Kupka
Memorial to the Victims of Communism
Just another Prague building!
And another…
Okay, last one!
Another shot of my favourite statue on Charles Bridge, The Crucifix and Calvary, this time at night
Looking down from Petrin Observation Tower
Old Town
Laura jumping on Petrin Hill
The Vltava flowing under Charles Bridge
Posted on February 20, 2013, in Architecture, Photography, Tourism, Travel and tagged Astronomical Clock, Castle, Charles Bridge, Monuments, Old Town, Petrin, Prague. Bookmark the permalink. 78 Comments.
St Vitus Cathedral is so amazing – thank you
You’re very welcome. It is a beautiful building.
Fantastic images – the clock tower just stopped me in my tracks. Do you know the origin of placing flowers on the entry points? Lovely custom. Thank you for taking so many pictures and sharing them with us.
You’re very welcome, Dawn. I hope you liked them. I’m afraid I don’t have the answer regarding the flowers, that one particularly caught my eye, maybe due to the heart shape
The astronomical tower is amazing, I was delighted we got to see it in action at 9 p.m. on Sunday night. But no photos of that unfortunately.
I’m really drooling right now. Hahaha.
I’m going to take that as a positive, Grace
Thanks!
Amazing storyboard of Prague . . . thanks for the tour.
You’re welcome! Glad you like it! So many more photos I haven’t even looked at yet
Your posts are sheer happiness to my soul. Incredible images. You guys seems had loads of fun, I’m so glad.
Thanks Arjun, I couldn’t ask for a better compliment.
Such beauty and history, captured by a wonderful photographer. Thank you so much for this tour Conor.
You’re very welcome, John!
Thank you for the city tour, Conor. Prague is really a beautiful city.
Thanks Chris! We only saw a small part of it, but it was spectacular.
Makes me want to get on a plane! thanks!!
Ha! Do it
What an incredibly beautiful place Prague is. Stunning photographs and now I most definitely want to visit there.
Thanks Susan! Definitely move it up on your to-see list
Liked the lighting and composition
Thanks Abrachan, I appreciate that.
I’ve been daydreaming about traveling to Prague. You’re not helping with these gorgeous photos.
Sorry!
these really are fantastic pictures! thanks for sharing!
Thanks! Glad you like them.
Beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing
Thanks for looking!
Hi Conor, wow what a full on visit you had to Prague, thanks so much for sharing the images you took, I love the Astronomical Clock… Take care…
Thanks Linda! It was actually a really relaxed few days, but we were so central we got loads done at our leisure!
Wonderful set of images. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks very much, I’m glad you enjoyed them.
Beautiful pictures Conor! Thank for bringing us on a virtual tour around Prague. I’ve heard so much about this beautiful city and cannot wait to visit it!
Thanks Zee! It won’t let you down, I’m sure!
What great shots you got. Your weekend sounds like something I need to do soon.
Hi Mary, thanks for that. I can highly recommend it
Wow. I love all of them, but the view from Petrin tower is like a Bruegel painting. Love it! Now I want to go to Prague.
Thank you so much!
it’s a good title for a photobook – and every one is a brilliant taster of the city- p.s. for a moment there I thought I’d forgotten having gone there!
Ha! Thanks Laura, that’s very kind of you
Great series again! Love your use of colour.
Thanks Richard, I really appreciate that.
Really good series of images. Prague is definitely a place I would like to visit and your post makes it even more intriguing. Love the shot of inside the astronomical clock tower
Thanks very much. It’s definitely a visual feast, well worth vsiiting.
Outstanding series of images of this amazing city! Very well done Conor!
Cheers Phil
lovely photos really like the ones through the bridges. thanks for sharing
Thank you!
I miss Europe, Fantastic photos !
Thanks so much! Come back and visit
Shanna’s eyes. Wow,she is so beautiful.
She is a looker alright
Some really great shots! I’ve been, but before I got into photography – would love to revisit with my camera. One day.
Hi Jon, thanks for that. Prague lends itself to images, doesn’t it? Beauiful spot.
Loving the pictures! Great captures!
Thanks!
So beautiful. How I envy your talent and access to such beauty.
Thanks so much, Noah.
Fabulous Conor! It’s a shame I won’t get a chance to see Prague while I’m in Europe.. but as they say, there’s always next time!
Thanks Michelle. Exactly, you want to leave lots for all the other visits
Another fantastic post Conor! You took pictures of things my eyes and interest gravitate to when I visit historic places – the ancient architecture, intricate small details of color and design…emotion (the victims of communism statues) and of course the cathedrals! LOVE the stain glass and “epicness” of the inside of these places. I enjoyed Prague – thank you for taking me along
Thanks so much for the kind words, it was my pleasure
I’m guessing if have similar tastes you get your hands on every local pastry/cake too!
Yes Conor, I’m a foodie too lol and you forgot chocolate on the list
When I was stationed in Europe I enjoyed some of the best chocolates EVER!
Mate!!! some exceptional photos among these beautiful captures – I really like that eye you have that so expressively captures the the mirror of the inner artist that you are. Hahah I laugh at my words but they are true – in the short time I have been coming to your blog site it seems to me the ‘Artisitic Conner’ is blossoming and is conveyed in your photography.
Thanks so much, Keith. I really appreciate that.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos and experiences. I visited Prague once only for a couple of days. I felt cheated having to leave so soon, but your photos brought back great memories
I definitely have to go back.
You’re welcome, Leah. It’s a beautiful city alright, isn’t it? Glad I could rekindle some good memories for you
Wow! Beautiful shots! I haven’t been to Prague in a decade so it was really great to see a lot of these iconic places like that crazy clock in the old city and the castle. Thanks for sharing. <<>>
You’re very welcome, Mike! Glad you enjoyed them.
Nice shots, the winter feel is a great theme. I’ve got to get there someday. I really think the astronomical clock tower was the highlight. That shot from the inside is pretty special. You are progressing rapidly, keep up the good work!
Thanks a million, I really appreciate that. You’d definitely have a fun time with camera there – and in general too!
I love Prague. Your images bring back lovely memories of a trip in 2008, especially since I lost all of my images when my computer crashed and nothing could be recovered.
… Thanks for stopping by my blog today so I could discover yours … Be well, Dorothy 
Sorry to hear about your Prague images, but glad I could bring back some memories for you
Great shots, looks just as cold as I remember it.
Thanks Ian – it was pretty cold
Amazing gallery. Love it!
Cheers!
Thanks Juan! Glad you enjoyed it.
Beautiful images – thanks so much for sharing them! I want to go to Prague right this minute now!
Ha! You’re very welcome
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