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Prague, Part 12: Wallenstein Palace (Valdštejnský palác)

5 February, 2010 by Adam R. Paul

Behind a fairly nondescript gate near the Mala Strana metro station is the entrance to Wallenstein Palace gardens

Fountain

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Prague, Part 11: St. Nicholas Cathedral (Chram sv.Mikulase)

19 January, 2010 by Adam R. Paul

On crossing the Charles Bridge from Old Town, one of the first landmarks in Mala Strana (“Lesser Town”) is the Baroque St. Nicholas Cathedral (yes, that Saint Nick).

St Nicholas’ dome and bell tower

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Prague, Part 10: Vltava River

15 January, 2010 by Adam R. Paul

The Vltava River (AKA the Moldau if you’re in Germany) flows through the middle of Prague, bisecting the historic district. On the east side are Old Town, the Jewish Quarter, and New Town, and on the west are Lesser Town and Prague Castle.

The Vltava River, from Vyšehrad

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Wordless Wednesday: Hope ‘09

13 January, 2010 by Adam R. Paul

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Prague, Part 9: Josefov (Jewish Quarter)

7 January, 2010 by Adam R. Paul

Wrapping up our survey of the east side of the Vltava River in Prague is Josefov, the old Jewish Quarter. Prague’s Jewish Museum, which encompasses 6 historic sites, offers several types of tickets to tour these facilities.