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Czech Republic

Don’t say Czechoslovakia as that country doesn’t exist any more. The Cezch Republic is probably best known for its capital of Prague and for its beer.

Death of a Saint – Prague, Czech Republic – Daily Photo

Death of a Saint – Prague, Czech Republic – Daily Photo

I could not find a reference for which saint is dying in this statue outside the St. Vitus Cathedral. But I would take a guess that it might be St. Vitus.
City Hall Astronomical Clock – Prague, Czech Republic – Daily Photo

City Hall Astronomical Clock – Prague, Czech Republic – Daily Photo

One of the popular tourist attractions in Prague is the Astronomical Clock on the City Hall. Legend has it that the Prague Councillors blinded the clock maker so that he would not ...
A Guide to Short Breaks in Marienbad in the Czech Republic

A Guide to Short Breaks in Marienbad in the Czech Republic

by Dan
I’m not averse to a little bit of luxury, so I was thrilled to recently discover the picturesque little Czech Republic Spa town Marienbad, or Marianske Lazne as it’s known in Czech, ...
Guard at Prague Castle – Prague, Czech Republic – Daily Photo

Guard at Prague Castle – Prague, Czech Republic – Daily Photo

Czech winters are cold. Among the jobs I would not want would be standing outside very still on guard duty as this soldier was doing at Prague Castle. That little hut can’t ...
Christmas Market – Prague, Czech Republic – Daily Photo

Christmas Market – Prague, Czech Republic – Daily Photo

This is a picture of the Christmas Market in Prague that is held in the city square. What this photo does not show is how cold it was. What drives Czechs, who ...
Museum of Communism – Prague, Czech Republic – Daily Photo

Museum of Communism – Prague, Czech Republic – Daily Photo

One of the most interesting museums that we visited on our trip to Prague was the Museum of Communism. This well laid out but small museum shows a peak behind the iron ...
Old Jewish Cemetery – Prague, Czech Republic – Daily Photo

Old Jewish Cemetery – Prague, Czech Republic – Daily Photo

This old graveyard in Prague is part of a larger memorial to the Jewish population of this country that was all but wiped out by the Nazis in World War II. The ...
St Nicholas Church – Prague, Czech Republic – Daily Photo

St Nicholas Church – Prague, Czech Republic – Daily Photo

We normally think of St Nick as jolly but this statue from St Nicholas Church in Prague has more of a coal in the stocking feel because clearly this churchman (Pope Alexander ...
Charles Bridge – Prague, Czech Republic – Daily Photo

Charles Bridge – Prague, Czech Republic – Daily Photo

With the Northeast United States slammed with winter weather it seemed cruel today to post some picture of a tropical paradise, so instead is one of Prague in December. Prague is very ...
OurExplorer.com – Connecting Travelers and Local Guides

OurExplorer.com – Connecting Travelers and Local Guides

Sofie met us in the lobby of our hotel somewhat out of breath from traffic in Prague snarled by a fresh snow storm. Sofie was there to give us  guided tour of ...