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Travel - Czech Republic

Travel photographs from the Czech Republic. Locations include Prague, Karlstein, Kutna Hora, and others. Please note that I have posted a separate gallery for Terezin.
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Charles Bridge At Dawn
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Charles Bridge At Dawn

The Charles Bridge at dawn. The sun provides backlighting against the statues on the bridge and the towers of Prague.

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  • Autumn Color With Ivy On Wall
  • Prague Castle with the cathedral of St. Vitus and other spires from various palaces on a fall day where the leaves are just starting to turn color.
  • An old wood carving of an angel on a street door in Prague in the Czech Republic.
  • The base of statue of St. John of Nepomuk portrays scenes from his life such as the confession of Queen Johanna and the saint's death. In modern times it has become traditional to touch the bridge here to bring good fortune and to ensure that the visitor will return to the city of Prague.
  • The base of statue of St. John of Nepomuk portrays scenes from his life such as the saint's death when he was thrown from the bridge. In modern times it has become traditional to touch the bridge here to bring good fortune and to ensure that the visitor will return to the city of Prague.
  • Allegory Of Three Christians Praying
  • Statues of Saints John of Matha, Felix of Valois, and Ivan on the Charles Bridge in Prague. Designed in 1714, the sculpture honors the two founders of the Trinitarians, the order that supervised buying back and redeeming of Christians in captivity under Turks. The base depicts a cave with three chained Christians praying to the Lord for salvation. St. Ivan, the saint patron of Slavs was added to the group for unknown reasons.
  • A view of the Charles Bridge landmark looking towards Lesser Town with the bridgetower in the foreground and Prague Castle in the background.
  • Charles Bridge At Dawn
  • The statue of Saint John of Nepomuk on the Charles Bridge in Prague with the castle and St. Vitus Cathedral in the background. The saint is presented in a traditional way, as a bearded capitulary with a five-star glory, standing on a tripartite base.
  • Statue of St. Ludmilla of Bohemia
  • The ornate calendar dial, showing the 12 months of the year, is part of the mechanism of the Prague Astronomical Clock or the Prague Orloj.
  • An exterior hallway of a building in Prague. The arches along the exterior highlight the contrast between light and darkness resulting from shadows against the white walls.
  • Underneath the landmark Charles Bridge in Prague, a number of small canals exist to serve some of the old mills such as the one powered by the water wheel at the end of the canal.
  • A traditional Czech wreath hanging on a green door. It is made with tree branches and filled with ornamental decorations such as birds, balls, ribbons, and more.
  • The outdoor seating area with green tables and chairs in a restaurant near the Prague Castle in the Czech Republic. In the background are the roofs of the Old Town.
  • The Gothic-style Cathedral of St. Vitus is a historic landmark in Prague and is part of the Prague Castle. This view is from the back side of the castle and is seen across a deep gorge.
  • A view of the back of Prague Castle with the imposing Gothic-style architecture of St. Vitus Cathedral.
  • A puppet rendition of a witch is a caricature with a single tooth and dressed in rags. The detailed carved figure with wig and hand painted features is a traditional Czech craft style.
  • A near-lifesize head of a traditional Czech marionette in the likeness of a witch.
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