The train into Prague is a beautiful ride it mostly follows the Elbe river through valleys. It is an easy train ride and my favorite of the trip.
My entry in Prague went smooth. I stepped into the city and went straight through the medival streets to the cash exchange in central Prague. Czech uses the Czech Crown for currency which is a fraction of the Euro, so you’ve got to wrap your head around paying hundreds of crowns for a meal or coffee. I found on the first day that public transportation is extensive which is really helpful. I easily found my new stay in the Holesovice area.
My first impression of Prague is that it is old. The streets are narrow and curve unexpectedly and there a mix of Baroque and Gothic architecture abound. It looks like a time capsule of Medieval Europe. The second thing is that it is full of tourist, really very dense with tourist.
On my first full day I wen’t to the Charles Bridge, a standout in all the guidebooks. It is a large bridge with saints and martyr’s statues. From it’s location you can see the hill where the Prague Castle stands and St. Vituve’s Cathedral.
Prague Castle composes many buildings in it’s castle grounds including a basilica and cathedral. A highlight of the grounds has to be the Cathedral housing the left arm of St. Vitus. It is huge and in a classic Gothic style, it is an imposing building.
Next to the cathedral stands the the thrown room to several Holy Roman Emperors in the Middle Ages. It is really cool inside though from the outside it is unassuming. Walking into the great hall where Emperors stood is an experience and than seeing the throne adjacent to it. As I wandered about I could imagine what it would have been like during the 1200’s entering into this expansive hall to have words with the King.
In the evening I visited one of the many Prague Galleries. This particular one focused on Impressionism.
Going East 