It was a cold, Friday morning when I visited the Jewish Quarter of Prague. Over the centuries, starting in the 13th century, Jews were banned from living many places within Prague, and settled into the ghetto. Today it is thriving ...
A strong smell of incense fills the air. Smoke from the incense rises to the ceiling, mixing with the sunlight streaming through ornate windows. Perhaps this is fitting, St. Vitus is an active Church, with the priests going about their daily routines.
What is there not to love about Prague? If it was possible to sum up Prague in one location, which it isn’t, the Charles Bridge would be that location. Yet, it has a life all its own.
Prague's Old Town Square is vibrant and a hive of activity, with people laughing and vendors in their kiosks. The Romanesque, Baroque and Gothic style buildings can make it feel like a journey back in time, 600 or 700 years. I remember the awe ...