The Obecni Dom, or Municipal House, is not the first place that Prague tourists think to visit. It is a civic building and concert hall located in the Republic Square, right next to the Powder Gate. Concerts are regularly held in the Smetana Hall. The hall can accommodate a symphony orchestra, however during the summer … Continue reading Obecni Dom: The Prague Municipal House
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Prague Sightseeing: From Tourist Kitsch to Just Plain Kitsch
There are some sights that one expects to see in the main cities of central Europe. Horse drawn carriages for example. They are there only for the tourists, and even though they have 'tourist trap' written all over them, it is hard to resist a stately drive around the city streets. A lot of the … Continue reading Prague Sightseeing: From Tourist Kitsch to Just Plain Kitsch
Hradcany Castle, Prague
According to Wikipedia, Prague Castle is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest ancient castle in the world. So one can hardly come to Prague and not see it. We went there twice, using the hop-on hop-off bus. Nevertheless, in the end we only wandered around the grounds, taking in some of … Continue reading Hradcany Castle, Prague
The Reluctant Retiree 