The historical centre of Prague is divided into five areas, spanning both banks of the Vltava River. Charles Bridge is the main pedestrian connection between the two.
On one side of the Vltava River is the Old Town (Stare Mesto), with the Old Town Square at its heart; the New Town (Nove Mesto), with Wenceslas Square at its heart; and the Jewish Quarter (Josefov).
On the other side of the river is the Lesser Town (Mala Strana), and the Castle District (Hradcany), with Prague Castle at its heart.
After 6 hours of walking (and very little sleep) I was rather tired when I arrived to Brussels, after the last leg in my travel.
The Old Town SquareI have heard so much about Prague totally crowded by tourists, but when I arrived it was totally empty apart from a few alcoholics. Maybe it was because of my early arrival, 7.30 in the morning.
The Old Town Square in the morning
And yes, there were many more tourists later at the day.
The Old Town Square in the morning
One of the Synagogues in the the Jewish Quarter (Josefov). It was closed when I was there – Saturday
The famous Jewish churchyard in Prague
View from Charles Bridge (Karluv Most) to Castle District (Hradcany)
Saint Vitus Cathedral - the most recognisable landmark in the city
On my way up to Castle District
The Prague pilgrim place Loreta, a former church of the Lobkowitz family. Since the foundation of Loreta, the Capuchin monks take care of Loreta and of the pilgrims.
A very angry fish with two tails - decoration on one of the houses in Castle District
Prague castle
St. George's Basilica is the oldest church building within the Prague Castle complex. St. George's Basilica was founded by Prince Vratislav (915-921).
Charles Bridge (Karluv Most) is a 14th century stone bridge. King Charles IV commissioned the bridge
There are no lack of restaurants serving traditional (heavy but good) Czech food and even better Czech beer.
The Vltava River
Wenceslas Square
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