Saturday 25 August 2012

Historical buildings and the Tyn church on the Old Town Square, Prague

The Old Town Square is one of the most interesting places of Prague. Not only at the corner of the square you have the astronomical clock but every single house is a monument on itself. All facades are different, they contain statues, arches, paintings, towers, different colour displays, tell stories, … You have to be there to appreciate the beauty of this great square in the old town of Prague. It is always very crowded, all tourist want to be here and see the powerful towers of the Tyn church. As a tourist you have the opportunity to visit Prague in horse and carriage. This is one of the departure points.

De Old Town Square (oude stadsplein) is één van de meest interessante plaatsen in Praag. Niet alleen omwille van de astronomische klok die op de hoek van het plein staat maar elk huis en gebouw is een kunstwerk op zichzelf. Alle gevels zijn verschillend en bevatten standbeelden, sierbogen, schilderwerken, torentjes, kleuren, vertellen een verhaal… Je moet dit gewoon ter plaatse gezien hebben om de echte schoonheid van dit plein in de oude stad van Praag te appreciëren. Het is er steeds druk, alle toeristen willen de machtige torens van de Tyn kerk zien. Indien je als toerist de stad wil bezoeken met paard en koets is dit een vertrekpunt.. 
 
Old Town Square Prague

Old Town Square Prague

Old Town Square Prague

Old Town Square Prague

Old Town Square Prague

Old Town Square Prague

Old Town Square Prague

Old Town Square Prague

Old Town Square Prague

Old Town Square Prague

Old Town Square Prague

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17 comments:

  1. great presentation and so sunny+beautiful pictures! thanks for this amazing architecture-tour and happy weekend from me....

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  2. Such a most marvelous journey through one of the most lovely places in the world. Thanks so much for these photos!

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  3. De kleuren van de gebouwen zijn zo verfrissend! Prachtig in deze omgeving en zo typisch.

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  4. Hemels mooi, Filip !
    Lie(f)s.

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  5. Solch herrliche Stadt, sehr schöne Bauten mit wunderbaren Details...diese Stadt ist eine Reise wert...
    Liebe Grüße, Karin

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  6. allemaal heel aansprekende foto's Filip. Het tweede spreekt mijn persoonlijk heel erg aan.Ik wens jullie een heel fijn weekend, Dietmut

    (Ik was een week niet op mijn blogs. Ik had visite uit het buitenland en ik heb het heel gezellig gehad.)

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  7. Yes, I ate a "pig knuckle" right in that square!!!! What a great time and memory you brought back for me. And it was DELISH!!!!!

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  8. Old Town - beautiful! By the way " Old Town" do you know the song of the same name of The Corrs? :

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5DF-l7sVrI

    good sunday

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  9. Some old buildings that are full of histories.

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  10. This place is full of beauty, I can't forget how stunned I was the first time I saw it!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  11. We have been there and enjoyed too. It is beautiful. But I think there were too many tourists there, people of Prague who did not worked in old town was not present (too expensively)and in the end - I prefer towns a little more shabby, like Rome. But - I will never forget! Have you been to Krakow?

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  12. Wonderful photos from the houses and buildings and the church. Great capture !

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  13. Nice buildings, exactly what I see in movies ;)

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  14. I love old cities! Prague is so beautiful.

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  15. Amazing photographs in an obviously beautiful city! We may go there end of January 2013 - so I hope it is less crowded then! I will collect all your posts about Prague - they are much better than any guide book! Christa

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  16. Love all of the bright colors in these buildings! That first shot looks like a very inviting place to shop. Amazing beauties in Prague!

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  17. Each building has its own characteristics and unique color. An amazing place I have always wanted to visit after seeing it in a travel magazine.

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