Prague I've been hearing for years is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. I agree. It was a bit smaller than I expected, but it had this strange atmosphere to it. Gloomy at times. This was the first trip Bertan and I were on our own so I was super excited to finally travel somewhere other than Germany with him!
We arrived really lat eon Friday night. March 25th. So we just taxied back to Galileo Hotel. There was no light to see anything. We arrived to find the smallest old woman to greet us and give us our key. The room was small in space but the ceilings were so tall. We had great windows that opened out onto the street. I loved it.
On our first day we went straight to the Old Town Square. Starting at the top of the street by the National Museum, it was very exciting to see the path lined with stores and people, and of course food carts. We stopped to have a fried cheese sandwich, a Prague staple. It was alright. Next, I couldn't deny the most bright red sausage I have ever seen. I should have, for it did injustice to my stomach later on. We stumbled pass the sex museum and finally entered the Old Town Square. I was excited to see the 600 year old Astronomical Clock that was still working! The square was fabulous. Showcasing the most famous spires of the Church of Our Lady before Tyn. The buildings were amazing, something I have never seen before. Such dark and gothic colors, aggressive. Or maybe it just was the pointy spires. Our first day was quite gloomy which made the first look at the St. Charles Bridge creepy. The statues on the bridge looked weathered and gloomy. But this added to the presence of them I think. It was great to finally be able to walk across the bridge and admire every saint and patron saint protecting it. I love how the statues displayed bits of gold! A man playing the accordion and the bridge band did it all justice.
Onward we passed the Franz Kafka tribute. A bust of him mounted on a street corner. He was born here! I was also very pleased to know that Prague was the inspiration for The Metamorphosis, which makes total sense given the gloomy and sad theme of the book. Just like Prague today. It was also the first book I ever read in college, ENC101 so it has a special place in my heart. Next we discovered the Jewish Quarter. Prague has the highest Jewish population in all of Europe. The gravestones were all mushed together because nobody had the decency to bury these people properly. They were only allowed to be in the area "dedicated" to them. Next DINNER! We went to a highly recommended restaurant close to the hotel. It was such a small local place. We started with stuffed peppers full of feta cheese. OMG. Next the Czech Pan. A bacon lover's delight and one the heaviest things I have ever eaten. Bacon and Gnocchi in such a thick sauce. It was lit underneath with fire. Delicious, could barely finish. But soon after I had some terrible vodka to pre-game with and I was lucky enough to see it again. lol The worst thing I have ever thrown up. Last, we went to visit the largest club in Central Europe. 5 stories high! It was such a dirty sweaty nightclub full of Czech teens. But very interesting. Each floor had a different theme music and we even were able to go to "Black Music"!..an actual sign. We visited the laser light room where it was a small room with mirrors and a crazy lazer show theme to classical music like Beethoven. So awesome. We even caught "I had the time of my life" in the disco room.
The next day was much sunnier so we decided to climb to the Prague Castle. It was a beautiful climb showcasing the orange rooftops of Prague. The castle entrance was great and then we were able to see St. Vitus Cathedral. It had one of the most beautiful insides I have seen in any European church. The stained glass was great. (bertan has his favorite picture here). We decided to climb ANOTHER cathedral but this was way worth it. The up close view of the spires was magnificent and the view of the St. Charles Bridge from up top was unforgettable. Then we had some lunch. A Giant Pork Knuckle. The noise of its fat squishing as I poke it will haunt me forever. At least we had a cute little table.
Next Bertan and I played in the Park next to castle. Did some rolling on the grass. It was so much fun. We walk up the hill and got another great view of the city of 1000 spires. We tried to count them all, we I tried. We stumbled upon a Magical Cavern. Only 5 Coronas. Of course. It was so creepy. It was like a husband a wife who had a obsession with mystical creatures and turned their house in to a colorful cavern with strange painting of horses and fairies on the walls. It was like walking into A Neverending Story. We were the only ones there, besides two men sitting on a couch giving out complimentary sangria. Pass. Although it was one of the most unexpected interesting places I have ever been. We then crossed the St. Charles Bridge just as the lights turned of. Magical. The real appeal of city. Now I can see the true shadows of the statues guarding the bridge and watching over us in the sunset. Accompanied by a violinist it was unforgettable. Just what I had been waiting for. The lights sparked off the bridge, off the castle, and onto the River.
Then we went to U Fleku. A beer hall recommend on my 1000 places to see before you die. Great place. Dark dark beer and 11%! Horrible shots of who knows what liquor. But great beer and atmosphere. They did have the most adorable old man accordion player.
The last day was so sunny and blue. We walked around a but more and discovered the "Dancing Building" built in inspiration of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. We then took a boat cruise which was so nice. We were able to go under the St. Charles Bridge. Although the cruise was extremely slow. It was nice to see Prague from "a different view." And get some sun! After the cruise we had a crazy craving for chinese. Found some and ate it outside our hotel like homeless people, and we were almost late to our flight. I guess Chinese could be a good reason to miss a flight.
We arrived really lat eon Friday night. March 25th. So we just taxied back to Galileo Hotel. There was no light to see anything. We arrived to find the smallest old woman to greet us and give us our key. The room was small in space but the ceilings were so tall. We had great windows that opened out onto the street. I loved it.
On our first day we went straight to the Old Town Square. Starting at the top of the street by the National Museum, it was very exciting to see the path lined with stores and people, and of course food carts. We stopped to have a fried cheese sandwich, a Prague staple. It was alright. Next, I couldn't deny the most bright red sausage I have ever seen. I should have, for it did injustice to my stomach later on. We stumbled pass the sex museum and finally entered the Old Town Square. I was excited to see the 600 year old Astronomical Clock that was still working! The square was fabulous. Showcasing the most famous spires of the Church of Our Lady before Tyn. The buildings were amazing, something I have never seen before. Such dark and gothic colors, aggressive. Or maybe it just was the pointy spires. Our first day was quite gloomy which made the first look at the St. Charles Bridge creepy. The statues on the bridge looked weathered and gloomy. But this added to the presence of them I think. It was great to finally be able to walk across the bridge and admire every saint and patron saint protecting it. I love how the statues displayed bits of gold! A man playing the accordion and the bridge band did it all justice.
Onward we passed the Franz Kafka tribute. A bust of him mounted on a street corner. He was born here! I was also very pleased to know that Prague was the inspiration for The Metamorphosis, which makes total sense given the gloomy and sad theme of the book. Just like Prague today. It was also the first book I ever read in college, ENC101 so it has a special place in my heart. Next we discovered the Jewish Quarter. Prague has the highest Jewish population in all of Europe. The gravestones were all mushed together because nobody had the decency to bury these people properly. They were only allowed to be in the area "dedicated" to them. Next DINNER! We went to a highly recommended restaurant close to the hotel. It was such a small local place. We started with stuffed peppers full of feta cheese. OMG. Next the Czech Pan. A bacon lover's delight and one the heaviest things I have ever eaten. Bacon and Gnocchi in such a thick sauce. It was lit underneath with fire. Delicious, could barely finish. But soon after I had some terrible vodka to pre-game with and I was lucky enough to see it again. lol The worst thing I have ever thrown up. Last, we went to visit the largest club in Central Europe. 5 stories high! It was such a dirty sweaty nightclub full of Czech teens. But very interesting. Each floor had a different theme music and we even were able to go to "Black Music"!..an actual sign. We visited the laser light room where it was a small room with mirrors and a crazy lazer show theme to classical music like Beethoven. So awesome. We even caught "I had the time of my life" in the disco room.
The next day was much sunnier so we decided to climb to the Prague Castle. It was a beautiful climb showcasing the orange rooftops of Prague. The castle entrance was great and then we were able to see St. Vitus Cathedral. It had one of the most beautiful insides I have seen in any European church. The stained glass was great. (bertan has his favorite picture here). We decided to climb ANOTHER cathedral but this was way worth it. The up close view of the spires was magnificent and the view of the St. Charles Bridge from up top was unforgettable. Then we had some lunch. A Giant Pork Knuckle. The noise of its fat squishing as I poke it will haunt me forever. At least we had a cute little table.
Next Bertan and I played in the Park next to castle. Did some rolling on the grass. It was so much fun. We walk up the hill and got another great view of the city of 1000 spires. We tried to count them all, we I tried. We stumbled upon a Magical Cavern. Only 5 Coronas. Of course. It was so creepy. It was like a husband a wife who had a obsession with mystical creatures and turned their house in to a colorful cavern with strange painting of horses and fairies on the walls. It was like walking into A Neverending Story. We were the only ones there, besides two men sitting on a couch giving out complimentary sangria. Pass. Although it was one of the most unexpected interesting places I have ever been. We then crossed the St. Charles Bridge just as the lights turned of. Magical. The real appeal of city. Now I can see the true shadows of the statues guarding the bridge and watching over us in the sunset. Accompanied by a violinist it was unforgettable. Just what I had been waiting for. The lights sparked off the bridge, off the castle, and onto the River.
Then we went to U Fleku. A beer hall recommend on my 1000 places to see before you die. Great place. Dark dark beer and 11%! Horrible shots of who knows what liquor. But great beer and atmosphere. They did have the most adorable old man accordion player.
The last day was so sunny and blue. We walked around a but more and discovered the "Dancing Building" built in inspiration of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. We then took a boat cruise which was so nice. We were able to go under the St. Charles Bridge. Although the cruise was extremely slow. It was nice to see Prague from "a different view." And get some sun! After the cruise we had a crazy craving for chinese. Found some and ate it outside our hotel like homeless people, and we were almost late to our flight. I guess Chinese could be a good reason to miss a flight.
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