4/13/2024 Prague, Czech Republic Day 2

Day 2 in Prague and the scheduled tour was a four walking tour.  We decided we were not up to that so we decided to walk to the old town square on our own.


The town is very pedestrian friendly except for the trolleys, they don't stop for anyone and they have the right of way.


Prašná brána, the city gate built in the 15th century and restored after being damaged in the Battle of Prague.



As we were walking along, we saw all these classic cars lined up to give tours.



One pulled up next to us and we decided to go for it.


Main train station


Narodni Museum


Government Buildings, our guide did not have a lot good to say about the government.


They refer to this building as the "Dancing Building" or "Dancing House"


Hradcany Square in front of the Matyáš Gate, main entrance to Prague Castle.




Loreto, Historic pilgrimage destination with a church, a cloister, a clock tower & rare liturgical objects



Our guide and driver Jakub, born and raised in Prague, but spoke perfect English and was extremely knowlegeable


Back at the Old Town Square, we went to see the Atronomical Clock, but missed the animation of the clock by 4 minutes (performs hourly)




Loved the baroque work on this building


Church of Our Lady before Týn 14th-century landmark with 80m towers, ornately carved exteriors.


In the evening we took a bus ride to the village of Číčovice for a Folkfole Dinner, with tradional local dancers, and performenrs.


The guy in the middle with the Hammered Dulcimer was incredible


The young lady sang both traditional Czech songs and some in English

If anyone is interested, I have uploaded a video of the evening to my Youtube Channel
https://youtu.be/c9YEja-eFVc



When we got back to the hotel, they were testing out the lighting for a Coca Cola conference starting on Monday, our room overlooked the atrium where a lot of activity would happen.



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