A city made for fairy tales, Prague
boasts a hilltop castle overlooking narrow cobblestone streets lined
with vibrant shops and teeming with life. The castle houses ancient
crypts, Gothic churches protected by gargoyles, thrones of Bohemian
kings, long rested medieval armor and weaponry, and surprises around
every corner. The streets and extravagant bridges are filled with vendors, artists, and
street performers while enjoying the sweet smells being released from
bakeries and coffee shops.
The best was to take it all in is from
Petrin Hill just before noon on a Sunday. The brisk walk to the top leaves you
with a full view down upon the castle, boats cruising along the
winding Vltava River, and the town seemingly at a standstill below.
At the stroke of noon bells begin to rise above the silent autumn air.
For over 10 minutes church bells ring from all around echoing through
the streets and up to the heavens. With each vibration reaching the
hill and warming your inner spirits, it takes ones imagination back in time for a
truly surreal experience.
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