Taking off from Vienna, we took a train going to Prague which took about 4 hours.
Arriving at the station, we bought just a single journey ticket at 110 Czech Crown or CZK (about P217) to the nearest station to our apartment – Namesty Republik . The station is a 5 minute walk to our apartment. For this 3rd leg of our adventure, we decided to get an apartment for the experience 🙂 It turned out pretty nice — our apartment had 1 big bed (enough to sleep 4 adults) plus 2 single beds. The place also comes with a washer/dryer (so we were finally able to wash our clothes!), sink, cooking range (so yes, you can actually cook), fridge and microwave oven – it felt like home at once.
seemingly endless metro escalator
huge bed which can sleep 4 adultls
plus 2 more single beds
Trendy apartment is at the historic center and the good thing about it is it’s walkable
to almost all of the city sights, that we don’t need to ride metros.
Our first stop was the famous Charles Bridge. Going there, we passed by the Prague Opera house – a golden building blending perfectly well as the sun gets ready to set. Walking along Charles Bridge, you won’t help but notice the religious statues (30 as i count), that line the bridge. It was a good walk as we were able to enjoy the warmer weather as compared to Zurich and Vienna.
prague’s golden opera house
charles bridge
one of the many religious statues lining up charles bridge
As we headed back to the apartment, we decided to have dinner at Wenceslas square where numerous stalls sell the famous Prague ham and klobasa (sausage). Best paired with fresh beer – it was the bomb :)) Total cost for the food below was 611 CZK (~P1,20o).
Next day, we started the day with a visit to the famous oldest astronomical clock. Every hour, one can watch the procession of the 12 apostles as they march out of a small trap door of the clock.
Next stop was the Church of St. Nicholas – considered as Prague’s greatest Baroque church. There is a entry fee of 70 CZK (~P138), which I think is worth it as the church is an artistic wonder. The church is home to the organ which Mozart played when he visited Prague in the 17th century.
Next on our agenda is Prague castle. We got a family ticket, circuit B at 500 CZK (~P990) which provide access to St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace and St. George’s Basilica.
Upon entering the grounds, one will pass by the St. Vitus Cathedral. As Prague’s most important church, one will be awed by the Gothic style of the cathedral.
We made our way then to the various tourist sites inside the Prague castle complex.
Not to be missed is St. George’s Basilica, a quaint church which holds the tomb of St. Ludmila of Bohemia.
St. Vitus Cathedral
Altar inside St. George’s
Intricate staircase at St. George’s
On our way back to the apartment, we passed by various souvenir shops along the way. We also finally gave into the temptation of buying trdelnik – which is Prague’s traditional dessert – dough baked on coal fire topped with ice cream – probably has 1,000 calories but heaven!
enamel mugs
excited to try my dessert 🙂
In the evening, we decided to see Wenceslas square all lit up at night – though it’s also an
excuse to feast on prague ham, klobasa and beer – again.
ham anyone?
cabbage dish which tastes like sauerkraut to me
wenceslassquare at night
On our last day, we paid a visit to the Church of Infant Jesus of Prague. Legend has it that the wooden statue of the Infant Jesus once belong to St. Teresa of Avila. We likewise ventured into New Town to see Fred and Ginger’s Dancing Building. The building is interesting to say the least, and is Prague’s best representation of modern architecture.
Church of Infant Jesus of Prague
Fred & Ginger’s Dancing Building
Called the City with a Hundred Spires, one will definitely be enchanted with Prague’s
wonderful architecture and old charm.
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