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A visit to Prague


May 12, 2025

Work doesn’t have to be all in this country, and last week we visited Prague. Not a place I had been to before, but it was an amazing place from an architectural point of view and one that I absolutely loved exploring. So the alarm went off at 6 am … YES 6 am and I went to wander around the city to get the first morning light (and lack of tourists). I was actually amazed at how busy the place was at that time, people setting up their stores and even painting them and considering they stay open a lot later than we do, that’s a long day.

Prague seemed a very tourist-heavy place, where surprisingly, the tourists seemed miserable (or rude, not smiling, just barging into you, taking up the whole pavement) whilst the locals were happy, smiling and full of chat. Oh, and I think they love their coffee; everywhere was doing ‘proper’ coffee, and I was lapping it up, albeit getting very hyper with my massive caffeine intake (which is saying something for me).

There was a lot of graffiti around the city, but none of it seemed menacing or rude; that could be because I only speak English 🤔, and actually, it added to the experience. But as usual with most places that I go, there was an incredible amount of Irish bars around 🤣 and always a safe bet finding a Hard Rock Cafe 🤘.

All back in the hotel for 8.30, ready for a fantastic breakfast, this happened for a few days and each day I clocked up the step count with the maximum being 27k which I think was a record for me (I don’t do running or anything like that nowadays – not that I ever really did 🤣)

Anyway, below are a few photos from the trip for you to enjoy ☺️

A quiet cobbled street with tram tracks winds between historic Prague buildings at sunrise; a few people stand on the pavements and shopfronts line the street. A historic building with ornate architecture and arched windows stands in sunlight in Prague. In the foreground, rows of green hire bikes and scooters are parked on a cobblestone plaza. A sunlit European street in Prague with a large, ornate yellow building housing a brasserie, café, bar, and wine & spirits shop; outdoor seating is arranged under black awnings on a cobbled plaza. A narrow cobblestone street in Prague, lined with tall, old buildings, leads to a sunlit square with cream-coloured architecture and a sign reading Old Prague. Traditional street lamps hang on the building walls. Historic Prague building with detailed black-and-white frescoes beneath rows of windows, illuminated by sunlight. The lower façade features an arched entrance, graffiti, and a sign for a nearby restaurant. Patio furniture is visible outside. Two arched shop windows display souvenirs under neon I ❤️ PRAGUE signs on a cobbled street in Prague, with a vintage streetlamp standing before the cream-coloured building facade. A cobblestone square in Prague with a decorative iron fountain in the centre, surrounded by colourful historic buildings, including one with a “V.J. ROTT” sign and a Hard Rock Café on the ground floor. A cobblestone street in Prague at sunrise, with golden sunlight streaming between historic buildings and the iconic twin spires of the Church of Our Lady before Týn visible in the background. A grand historic building in Prague with a red-tiled roof, ornate white façade, and towers, partially framed by trees casting shadows in the foreground on a sunny day. A scenic view of Prague’s castle and historic buildings on a hill, seen through an out-of-focus fence, with a river and modern ticket kiosks in the foreground under a clear blue sky. A grand historic building with a dome and surrounding greenery sits across a calm river in Prague, under a clear blue sky. A red and white tram glides along a cobbled street in Prague, passing a historic building, as seen from a park entrance framed by stone steps and lush green bushes in the foreground. A red and white tram with passengers inside travels through a Prague city street, illuminated by bright sunlight. The buildings and shops in the background suggest an urban setting. A domed building with statues on its roof stands against a bright Prague sky at sunset, partially obscured by nearby classical-style buildings; a single bird is flying in the sky. Historic buildings with ornate façades and a tall clock tower line the river in Prague, all beneath a clear blue sky, seen from a bridge adorned with a lamp-post and statue on the left. A cobblestone bridge in early morning light with a few people walking, historic Prague buildings, and ornate street lamps; a large tower stands at the end of the bridge silhouetted against the bright sky. A wide river flows through Prague, with historic buildings lining the right bank, leafy trees, and several stone bridges crossing the water under a clear blue sky. A view of Charles Bridge in Prague, with people walking, historic stone towers and statues, and red-roofed buildings beneath a clear blue sky captures the charm of this iconic Prague landmark. A city street in Prague is reflected on the side window of a bus, showing buildings, streetlights, and part of the urban skyline under low light. A narrow cobblestone street in Prague with old buildings featuring arched doorways covered in colourful graffiti, wooden doors, and upper-storey windows with flower boxes. The street is empty and lit by natural daylight. A souvenir shop with a bright red exterior displays Prague trinkets and I ♥ PRAGUE signs in the window, flanked by graffiti on a glass door and arched white trim around the window and entrance. Narrow cobbled street in Prague lined with historic buildings, leading to a cream-coloured building adorned with ornate sculptures and a golden clock, all under a clear blue sky. A cobblestone street in historic Prague with tall, ornate buildings and a gothic church with spires in the background, under clear blue skies. Few pedestrians walk along the quiet street. A grand, ornate building with a detailed white and red façade, large windows, and arched entrance stands on a quiet cobbled square in historic Prague. An Irish pub with a sign, Irish flag, chalkboards, and outdoor seating with stacked chairs and a folded umbrella lines a cobbled street in historic Prague. A historic Gothic tower known as the Powder Tower stands at the end of a narrow cobbled street in Prague, lined with ornate buildings and illuminated by sunlight.