We spent three wonderful nights in Prague, our first visit to the city. We had heard it was beautiful, but seeing it in person was went beyond our expectations. Everywhere we turned, we were in awe — narrow medieval streets, some covered with stone archways that formed long, winding tunnels, lined with tiny shops with space for just a few people selling locally made goods. The baroque and gothic buildings rose high above us, adding to the city’s grandeur. Of the hundreds of pictures on my phone, it was difficult to choose just a few favorites.
Prague’s history is fascinating and stretches back more than a thousand years. Once the seat of Bohemian kings and later the Holy Roman Emperors, the city has long been a center of culture, religion, and politics in Central Europe. We felt like stepping through centuries of European history. The Charles Bridge, lined with statues and crossing the Vltava River since the 14th century, brought us to the Prague Castle complex — with St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, and the ancient Golden Lane. The Old Town Square, with its Astronomical Clock still ticking after six centuries, reminded us how well the city has preserved its past while remaining lively and full of energy today.
In the evenings, we listened to concerts in the Mirror Chapel and in the Church of Our Lady before Týn, both filled with music and atmosphere. We ate in traditional Czech beer halls and also at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Each day we walked 10-15 miles, much of it simply wandering and getting pleasantly lost in the city’s maze of streets. Three days weren’t nearly enough — especially since one was rainy — so we know we’ll be back.
Pete & Lori's Retirement adventures 