Going to Prague, Czech Republic was not on my 2022 Bingo Card. Nonetheless, I was beyond excited for the opportunity to join my brother at the end of his European work trip, as Prague has been a pillar in medieval European history since the 14th century, particularly in Central Europe. Known for its dramatic, gothic …
Located in far East Germany, Bautzen has done a remarkable job of transforming itself back into a picturesque, charming, and welcoming city. With a population of approximately 38,000, it’s the 8th largest city in the eastern German state of Saxony. It’s located on the River Spree, within the hilly Upper Lusatian Gefilde, with “Gefilde” translating …
Outside Zwinger Palace. The capital city of the German state of Saxony, Dresden is an impressive, beautiful, and old city. Originally settled in the 12th century, Dresden grew into a popular European metropolis by the mid-1600’s. It was during this time, throughout the reigns of Kings Augustus II the Strong and Augustus III of Poland, …
Located just outside the Jewish Quarter in Prague (about a 4-minute walk), I highly recommend a visit to Speculum Alchamiae: Museum of Alchemy. It was one of the coolest experiences we had in Prague, which says a lot, as all the experiences were amazing. Why??? This museum is the gateway to the archaic underground labs …
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"Statue of the Madonna, St. Dominic and Thomas Aquinas", sculpted by Matěj Václav Jäckel in 1708. A massively popular bridge, you’ll likely find Charles Bridge at the top of any “must-see” list for Prague. Located within Praha 1, it’s one of the numerous bridges that cross the Vltava River connecting Old Town. It’s the most …
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Located on the side of Old Town Hall within Old Town Square, at Staroměstské nám. 1, 110 00 Josefov, Czechia, the Prague Astronomical Clock is a must-see for anyone visiting the city. Not only is it beautiful, but it’s also incredibly historic, as it’s the oldest working clock still in operation - ✨anywhere in the …
An impressive Gothic tower separating Prague’s New Town from Old Town, the Powder Tower is a sight to behold. It was our introduction to Old Town Prague once arriving via train, and it certainly set the stage for what was to come. We stayed at The Hotel Paris Prague (highly recommend), which was only approximately …
An incredibly old, sacred place, the Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague is a sight to behold. Located within the Jewish Quarter, it was the main (and only) cemetery the city’s Jews were allowed for centuries. It’s one of the largest of its kind in Europe, used between the first half of the 1400’s until 1786. …
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One of Northern Europe’s oldest port cities and on the west coast of Norway, Bergen was the last city we visited in Scandinavia. It is the second-largest city in Norway, coming in only behind the capital, Oslo (pop: 702,543), with a population of around 287, 888 (2022). It puts into perspective how sparsely populated Norway …
A beautiful and massive church, Salisbury Cathedral was a delight to visit. I really loved the gothic-style architecture, which this cathedral offers up on a golden platter. In fact, it’s regarded as one of the best examples of “Early English Gothic” architecture in all of England. It sits in the city of the same name, …
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