CHAPPIDI ABHIRATH REDDY,
C/O COL GKS REDDY,
Secunderabad - 500 087.
Visited Prague, Czech Republic from 29 Sep 2018 to 01 Oct 2018 along with my Younger Daughter and family. Took off from Heathrow Airport at 0830 h on 29 Sep 2018 and landed at Prague Airport at about 1030 h and returned to Heathrow on 01 Oct 2019 (AN).
Inside Prague Airport
Outside Prague Airport
The Czech Republic
The Czech Republic (/ˈtʃɛk 
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listen); Czech: Česká republika [ˈtʃɛskaː ˈrɛpublɪka] ( listen)), also known by its short-form name, Czechia (/ˈtʃɛkiə/ ( listen); Czech: Česko [ˈtʃɛsko] ( listen)), is a landlocked country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west, Austria to the south, Slovakia to the east and Poland to the northeast. The Czech Republic covers an area of 78,866 square kilometres (30,450 sq mi) with a mostly temperate continental climate and oceanic climate. It is a unitary parliamentary republic, with 10.6 million inhabitants; its capital and largest city is Prague, with 1.3 million residents. Other major cities are Brno, Ostrava and Pilsen. The Czech Republic is a member of the European Union (EU), NATO, the OECD, the United Nations, the OSCE, and the Council of Europe.
It is a developed country with an advanced, high income export-oriented social market economy based in services, manufacturing and innovation. The UNDP ranks the country 14th in inequality-adjusted human development. The Czech Republic is a welfare state with a "continental" European social model, a universal health care system, tuition-free university education an is ranked 14th in the Human Capital Index. It ranks as the 6th safest or most peaceful country and is one of the most non-religious countries in the world, while achieving strong performance in democratic governance.
The Prague
Prague (/prɑːɡ/; Czech: Praha [ˈpraɦa] ( listen), German: Prag) is the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic, the 14th largest city in the European Union[9] and the historical capital of Bohemia. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of 2.6 million.[4] The city has a temperate climate, with warm summers and chilly winters.
listen), German: Prag) is the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic, the 14th largest city in the European Union[9] and the historical capital of Bohemia. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of 2.6 million.[4] The city has a temperate climate, with warm summers and chilly winters.
Prague has been a political, cultural and economic centre of central Europe complete with a rich history. Founded during the Romanesque and flourishing by the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque eras, Prague was the capital of the kingdom of Bohemia and the main residence of several Holy Roman Emperors, most notably of Charles IV (r. 1346–1378).[10]
It was an important city to the Habsburg Monarchy and its Austro-Hungarian Empire. The city played major roles in the Bohemian and Protestant Reformation, the Thirty Years' War and in 20th-century history as the capital of Czechoslovakia, during both World Wars and the post-war Communist era.[11]
Prague is home to a number of famous cultural attractions, many of which survived the violence and destruction of 20th-century Europe. Main attractions include Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square with the Prague astronomical clock, the Jewish Quarter, Petřín hill and Vyšehrad. Since 1992, the extensive historic centre of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.
The Knights of the Cross Square, Prague
One of the most beautiful places in Prague is definitely the Knights of the Cross Square, situated in the Old Town near the Charles Bridge. It is surrounded by impressive buildings, all architectural gems: The St. Salvator Church on one side, the Old Town Bridge Tower on the other side and the Church of the Knights of the Cross next to it. There is a breathtaking view over the river Vltava on the panorama of Prague Lesser Town and the Prague Castle.
There is a neo-Gothic statue of Charles IV. in the Knights of the Cross Square. The statue of the emperor holds a foundation charter of the Charles University in Prague, founded in 1348.
The Knights of the Cross Square is situated on the Royal Way – the way of the coronation parades of Czech kings in the past. The parades arrived from the Old Town through Karlova Lane and they continued over the Charles Bridge to the Lesser Town and then to the Prague Castle for the coronation.
A view of Knights of Cross Square Prague
Another view of Kings of Cross Square
St. Salvator Church, Prague
St. Salvator Church in Prague is one of two churches that form part of the Klementinum, the largest and most historic complex of buildings in the Old Town.St. Salvator is a city landmark, a large majestic church set at one end of Charles Bridge, proudly marking the entrance to the Old Town.
The Jesuits built St. Salvator in the Gothic style between 1578-1601, although important Baroque features were added between 1649-1654. Famous architects Lurago, Caratti and Kanka were all involved in its construction.
Today, St. Salvator is considered to be one of the most valuable examples of early-Baroque architecture in Prague. It has a beautiful Baroque facia, with porticos decorated with sand-stone sculptures of saints by Jan Jirí Bendl. A niche in the wall houses a sculpture of the Virgin Mary.
A Frontal View of St Salvator Church
Another Frontal View of the Church
A side view of the St Salvator Church through Karlova Street
The Rear View of St Salvator Church
Another Rear view of the Church
The church of St. Francis of Assisi, Prague
The church of St. Francis of Assisi is located at the Square of the Knights of the Cross with Klementinum and Charles Bridge as its neighbours. Built in Baroque style between 1679 – 1685 it stands on the site of the original church of St. Francis of Assisi from 1270. The project was realized by the prominent architects Gaudenzio Casanova and Domenico Canevalle according to construction plans of Jean Baptiste Mathey.
There are three round gaps in the floor - the evidence that the church was built on the remains of the former church. It was consecrated in honour of St. Francis of Assisi three years after its completion and the consecration was carried out by the Prague archbishop Jan Bedřich of Wallenstein. The forty meters high bricked cupola is the dominating and the most fascinating feature of the church.
Church of St Fransis Assisi, Prague
A view of the Church from Charles Bridge
Another view of the Church from the Charles Bridge
A view of the Church from inside the Square
The Old Town Bridge Tower
The Old Town Bridge Tower (Staroměstská mostecká věž) is an impressive Gothic structure guarding one end of Charles Bridge, and heralding entrance to Prague's Old Town.Work on the tower's construction began shortly after the foundation stone for Charles Bridge was laid in 1357, on the orders of Emperor Charles IV. It was completed in 1380.
The Old Town Bridge Tower was conceived as a triumphal arch through which the Kings of Bohemia would march on their coronation procession from the Old Town up to Prague Castle.It also served a military purpose, forming part of the fortification system of Prague, built to protect the Old Town against northern invaders.
A view of Old Town Bridge Tower from inside the Square
A view of the Old Bridge Tower from Karlova Street
The Clementinum, Prague
The Clementinum (Klementinum in Czech) is a historic complex of buildings in Prague. Until recently the complex hosted the National, University and Technical libraries; the City Library was also nearby on Mariánské Náměstí. In 2009, the Technical library and the Municipal library moved to the Prague National Technical Library at Technická 6.[1] It is in use as the National Library of the Czech Republic.
The Metal Board on the Building
Name of the Street marked at the Rear of Klementinum
Eastern Entrance of Clementium Prague
Entrance to Clementium from Krizovnicka Street
Side view of Klementium from the Rear of the Building
Side view of Klementium from the Front side
Another view of Klementium
Statue of Charles IV, Prague
Statue of Charles IV., the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia, is situated at the Knights of the Cross Square near the Charles Bridge. It is one of the most important neo-Gothic statues in Central Europe.
Statue of Emperor Charles IV at the Kings of Cross Square
Another View of the Statue
A View of the Castle from the Knights of the Cross Square
A long Shot of Prague Castle from Knights of the Cross Square
Another view of the Castle from Knights of the Cross Square
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