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March 7, 2013March 7, 2013

Photo of the Week – Model of Stephansdom

This week's photo is a model of Stephansdom (St. Stephen's Cathedral)

It is located outside the cathedral. It gives the visitor an idea of the cathedral while work is being carried out to clean the main building. It is also way of saying that I have arrived safely in Vienna after a long journey. I look forward to posting more about Vienna.

Until the next post stay safe, stay healthy and keep smiling.

Steve

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February 20, 2013

Golden Lane – Prague Castle

Golden Lane can be found in Prague Castle. It consists of small houses that have been compared to doll’s houses. Franz Kafka lived here with his sister between 1916-17. When the communists took over Czechoslovakia they nationalised the Golden Lane. They restored the buildings. Today the Golden Lane forms part of the Prague Castle complex. Which ever visit option you chose will get to visit the Golden Lane. However, you cannot visit the Lane on its own. It is a welcome change to all the castles and churches though it does get packed during peak times.

There is many sites to see on the Golden Lane. Just take your time and enjoy.

Until the next post stay safe, stay healthy and keep smiling.

Steve

February 15, 2013

Photo of the Week – Venus de Milo

This week’s photo is of the Venus de Milo which is displayed at the Louvre in Paris.

You can see that it is a popular attraction. I have recently rediscovered a lot of photos from my trip to Paris taken in 2005. Hopefully I will be sharing more with you.

Until the next post stay safe, stay healthy and keep smiling.

Steve

February 7, 2013

Photo of the Week – View from the Arc de Triomphe

This week’s photo was taken from the top of the Arc de Triomphe.

As you can see it is of the most famous structure in Paris, the Eiffel Tower. This photo was taken during my visit to Paris in September 2005. It acts as a reminder that I need to visit Paris again, even if it is only for 24 hours.

Until the next post, stay safe, stay healthy and keep smiling.

Steve

January 15, 2013

St. Vitus Cathedral – Prague

St. Vitus Cathedral is the Roman Catholic cathedral in Prague. It is part of the Prague Castle complex.

Dating from the 10th century the cathedral is an excellent example of Gothic architecture. It is also the most important religious building in the city.

Whichever tour Prague Castle option you choose St. Vitus is always included. However, I must warn you that it is extremely popular and you will find yourself being swept along with the crowds and tour parties. Despite that there is always a hush inside the building. It is only broken with sound of the staff warning you not to take photos with flash. This is the perfect opportunity for you not to use the automatic setting on your camera.

Inside the cathedral there is St. Wenceslas’s Chapel where the remains of the saint are kept. Sadly you will not be able to enter the chapel itself but can be viewed via a side window. There are plenty of statues and monuments to view that reflect the history of Prague.

It is important to take your time to explore the cathedral in order to take everything in. Otherwise if you allow yourself to be swept up in the crowds you may end up on missing out on a lot on what the cathedral has to offer.

Until the next post stay safe, stay healthy and keep smiling.

Steve