Tourism in Prague: Day 1

Victor & Stan are in town. Their plane was delayed, as usual, and they almost missed it, but after racing other passengers through the Orly satellites, they made it. They needed all night to recover from the sprint, but now here they are in Prague.

Yesterday we went on a tour. We took the tram and we started our visit in Vaclavské náměsti. (Wenceslas square). This bustling centre of the city was once Prague’s main horse market. The site is placed in the Nové Město (New town), founded by Charles IV in 1348. Over the years it has been a regular parade ground for all kinds of organisations and political parties. From anti-communist uprisings to winning the World Ice Hockey Championships, this is where Czech's come to protest and to celebrate. The square is named after Saint Wencelas, son of Vratislav I, Duke of Bohemia. In 924 after gaining the throne at the age of eighteen, he promoted the spread of Christianity throughout Bohemia. He was murdered on his way to church by his brother Boleslaus, who succeeded him as the Prince of Bohemia. After his death, Wenceslaus was canonised as a saint due to his martyr's death.

We passed the Municipal House & Powder Tower and walked to the Old Town Square in Staré Město (Old Town). There we watched the astrinomical clock on the tower of the town hall. We made a short stop at the tourist office for some maps. They thought Stan was Polish, how strange is that? ;P

As a must-do in Prague, we crossed the Karlův most (Charles Bridge). For several centuries, this was the only bridge in Prague, with heavy traffic. At present the bridge is only open to pedestrians. It's always jam-packed with people morning, noon, or night, but the views are just great.
We spent the rest of the day in Malá Strana (The Little Quarter), one of the oldest parts in Prague.

The guys are really impressed with the girls around. It’s true that the czecks are very good looking, most of them. Of course, Stan says that in Ukrain is even better, but so far they are pleased. Victor heart is alos doing fine so far. “El aguila de navarra” and “le renard polonais” really like it here, or so it seems. Today they’ve gone to visit Prague’s Castle on their own, I only hope they wont “bite” anyone… :)

Prague's trotters

The tour