Welcome to Prague, Czech Republic

Prague, the capital of Czech Republic and home to 1.3 million people, is a prominent and beautiful historic city in the European Union, nicknamed the Golden City. Prague was founded in the Romanesque period and greatly flourished during both the Gothic and Renaissance eras. Not only was Prague the capital of the Czech state, but also of the Holy Roman Empire as it was seat to two Emperors in history. Before Czechoslovakia was split into Czech Republic and Slovakia, Prague was also its capital. Prague is the sixth most visited city in Europe, behind Paris, Rome, Madrid, Berlin and London. Prague has many amazing sites to visit such as the Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, the Jewish Quarter, the Lennon Wall, and Petrin Hill. 

Lennon Wall

Gothic Church of Our Lady Before Tyn

First night in Prague!

We arrived in Prague after a 30 hours bus ride from Kiev! So long, so tiring, so worth it. Were in Prauge for about 2 days in total, and it was not enough. There was so much to do and see and experience, I definitely wish we could have had more time there. One night we went on a boat tour of Prague and got to see the city all lit up which was beautiful. From the boat we could see the numerous churches, castles and buildings from all eras contained in the history of Prague, and it was amazing! 

Another day we had a tour of Prague where Nonika and I visited a monastery which was filled with amazing architecture. Then we walked down to Charles Bridge where they say if you walk across the bridge from Old Town Square towards Prague Castle and touch the falling priest on the statue of ST. John of Nepomuk (the 8th statue on the right), you will have good luck, ensure your return to Prague, and your wish will come true! They love making wishes here in Prague! Later that night we went to a Medieval Castle which has been around for 100s of years, and the family still lives on its third floor! After the tour of the castle we wen to a Medieval dinner and show. It was one of the funnest things we did! The people who work there were dressed in traditional medieval clothing and were in character all night. There were pretty much no rules, as they said that's how it was in medieval times. They put on numerous shows, such as sword fights, and had dancing and music all night. One guy carried around a HUGE python with him all night and was letting people hold it... I was terrified, but I did it. 

Medieval show, best guy there!

Good old Medieval fight.

Priceless ;)

Scariest moment of my life.

He took out my hair and stole my elastics, how dare he!

Boat tour of Prague :)

Getting ready to make a wish on Charles Bridge!

This guy asked Nonika if he could keep me.... we said no haha