Visiting the Tourist Places. and other Prague, Czech Republic Things to Do Tips

There is an advantage in rising early and getting to the popular tourist places early before the crowds arrive. the parade took place at about 9.30 in Jrske square, which is at the east end of St Vitus' Cathedral, in the Castle grounds.

This was to be the venue for visiting over the next 2 hours and for taking photos of the area.

St Vitus' Cathedral is the largest in the Czech Republic and construction started in the 14th Century with completion in the 20th Century. The Cathedral is in the third courtyard of the castle grounds, with St the Old Royal Palace and St George's Convent sharing the Jrske Square at the east end of the Cathedral.

The entrances to the Cathedral are from the Third Courtyard , the main entrance is to the north and the other entrance is below the tower on the south side.

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Address: Prgaue castle just east of Hradcanske Square
Directions: Prague Castle, visible from most of the Old City is above Mala Strana , just follow the winding streets up from St Charles Bridge.

I doubt if many of the soldiers enjoy being on guard duty when they are stationed at the Castle. Who has the patience to stand there at attention while hundreds of people walk past, free to enjoy the day and take innumerable photos and videos of the soldiers on guard duty.

Congratulations to them all for their patience

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Directions: Prague Castle. The entrance on the north side is from U Pransneho Mostu and is close to the Castle Picture Gallery. The walk passes the Royal Garden.

At set times through the day there is a changing of the guard and this is done in a formal manner, with a parade bringing in two new guards and leaving with the two guards that have done their shift.

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Directions: Prague Castle. The guards are changed at both entrances, the west entrance from Hradcanske Square, and the north entrance from Milady Horakove and the Royal Garden

This street of small houses called Golden Lane is inside the walls of the Castle. The houses or rooms are no more than 2 m in depth and originated as stalls for the artisans and crafstmen of past centuries. Among the craftsmen were makers of gold artifacts, hence the name Golden Lane.

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Address: Zlata ulicka, north side of the Cathedral
Directions: Prague Castle.
Website: http://www.hrad.cz

A monument of a different sort is the large sun dial on the wall of one of the buildings in the Castle grounds.

The more I try to place it in the Castle area, the more I sense it was not on a south facing wall, hence it would not be in the best place to act as a time piece, based on the sun shining on the arm of the dial.

I welcome any comments on this photo and my comments. One advantage of Vt is the ability to change text and or delete photos.

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The main entrance to the Cathedral is well protected from attackers since it is located in the third courtyard from the main entrance to the Castle.

It is difficult to see the full size and majesty of the cathedral becuse it is surrounded by other buildings on all sidesin the castle complex.

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Address: Katedrala sv. Vita, Vaclava a Vojtecha
Directions: Prague Castle

The Cathedral construction started in the 14th century and the window is typical of the many similar ones all across Europe from the Middle ages.

The whole castle complex is a major tourist attraction and it is good to get there early especiall to vie the interior of the Cathedral, since it can be a zoo. It becomes more a house one must visit than a religious house.

Tour guides are everywhere and there is little evidence of peace and calm inside the Cathedral.

By early I suggest start at 9.00am when the complex is opened to the public.

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Address: Katedrala sv. Vita, Vaclava a Vojtecha
Directions: Prague Castle

The interior of the Cathedral is an interesting place to visit, the size is overwhelming and the height is something to cause one to consider the extraordinary abilities of the builders many centuries ago.

How did they do that?

Another example of a stained glass window.

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Address: Katedrala sv. Vita, Vaclava a Vojtecha
Directions: Prague Castle

The silver altar requires a special ticket to visit. The Bishops Throne is in the same area as the altar and its decorations.

Another area to visit is the crypt and my notes are at odds, one says there is a grave to John Nepomunk, another place I note the Cathedral was built over a former church with the remains of a martyred St Wenceslas in the crypt of the new Cathedral.

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Address: Katedrala sv. Vita, Vaclava a Vojtecha
Directions: Prague Castle

Valdislav Hall is part of the Old Royal Palace and at times the knights brought horses up the majestic staircase into the vast hall.

There is a viewing terrace on the south side which allows views across to the river and beyond to Stare Mesto.

The terrace is to the right.

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Address: Prazsky hrad
Website: http://old.hrad.cz/