Czechia



prague
- old town
- the famous clock
- charles bridge
- castle
- strahov library
- university
- art - classic & modern

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OLD TOWN

its center is the (old) town hall. it was built from 1338 onwards, and the tower, 70m high, was completed in 1364. the town hall consists of several buildings which were linked, and continuously modified, including sculptures. the by far most famous part is the astronomical clock (see below)

Prague townhall

Townhall part with windows and sculptures Townhall part with windows and sculptures

Townhall dragon sculpture on roof Townhall dragon sculpture on roof

Townhall city coat of arms

this is prague's coat of arms.

a very unique building is the "tyn" church - unique because of its towers. they are 80m high. each tower has 2x4 little towers added. the church was built in the 14th and 15th century.

Tyn church towers

Tyn church towers

of the towers of the former city wall, and those linked to charles bridge, one has fully survived. it is crowded with sculptures.

Old tower near bridge

Old tower near bridge

Old tower near bridge inner part

in prague's old town are also houses which are painted with figures, telling history stories - here is the most impressive one.

View in old town

Endline design with camera