Prague's backyard mountain, the "Petrin", can be easily reached by funicular railway.
On top, you will find a beautiful rose garden with mostly modern roses and the local viewing platform in the shape of a small Eiffeltower.
I had never seen a "Xylothek" - a tree library ... the books are prepared from bark and open to show other specific details of various species of trees. Each book is dedicated to one tree and its specifics.
A short walk from the monastery one finds the small Loreto Church with a colourful cloistered courtyard which contains a strange reconstruction of the presumed birth place of Jesus in Bethlehem.
From there it is an easy stroll downhill towards the Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral with beautiful views towards the city.
The castle area goes back to the 9th century and is a cluster of churches, palaces and houses, the most dominant being St. Vitus Cathedral with the characteristic tower.
St. Vitus Cathedral
The Presidential Palace covers a huge area (seen from Mala Strana).
Changing of the guards in front of the Presidential Palace. Rumour goes, that Vaclav Havel designed the rather functional costumes himself - no bearskin hats here!
(... to be cont'd)
On top, you will find a beautiful rose garden with mostly modern roses and the local viewing platform in the shape of a small Eiffeltower.
Downhill from there the path offers many beautiful views over the city.
A pleasant walk leads towards the Strahov Monastery with its famous library.
Strahov Monastery library
too many books to watch over, or why is he so unhappy?
I had never seen a "Xylothek" - a tree library ... the books are prepared from bark and open to show other specific details of various species of trees. Each book is dedicated to one tree and its specifics.
a bible from 1440
A short walk from the monastery one finds the small Loreto Church with a colourful cloistered courtyard which contains a strange reconstruction of the presumed birth place of Jesus in Bethlehem.
From there it is an easy stroll downhill towards the Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral with beautiful views towards the city.
The castle area goes back to the 9th century and is a cluster of churches, palaces and houses, the most dominant being St. Vitus Cathedral with the characteristic tower.
St. Vitus Cathedral
St. Wenceslas' Chapel
never finished ...
The Presidential Palace covers a huge area (seen from Mala Strana).
Changing of the guards in front of the Presidential Palace. Rumour goes, that Vaclav Havel designed the rather functional costumes himself - no bearskin hats here!
Wenzel's Hall in the old Royal Palace
(... to be cont'd)
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