it is impossible that kafka was thinking of this place when he wrote of the oppressive castle in his novel of the same name. the prague castle is quite simply exquisite. if you take the time to clmb up you will see some awesome sights, having the best view of pargue down below, furthermore there is a great church on the top and if you hang aroundlong enough you willsee the changing of the guard, which is well worth the wait. here is the real tourists ...
lewiscrofts 17.07.2000
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Advantages: Good view of the city centre across the river Disadvantages: NA
...a complex with the main castle, courtyard and a few churches. It dated back to the 9th century and has been the historical and political centre for the city and country for years. We first visited the St Vitus Catheral.It is one of the landmarks of Prague and you can see its spires from across the river. It was built in 1344 but more work or decoration was added to it during the course of history. Therefore, inside the church, you can see a variety ... ...of Czech patron saint St Wenceslas. We walked passed the St Vitus Cathedral and reached the Basilica of St George. It is older than the St Vitus Cathedral and it’s considered one of the best preserved Romanesque churches in Prague. We then headed to the Golden Lane which takes its name from the alchemists who were believed to be able to make gold. The street is full of many small colourful houses and the famous Czech author Franz Kafka lived at number ...
medgenie 25.05.2009
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