Spent a wonderful week getting to know a little bit about the two countries that used to be Czechoslovakia. Spent time exploring Czechia (aka the Czech Republic) and Slovakia, and thoroughly enjoyed them and their capital cities. Wish I had more time....
Prague, Czechia: A fabulous city to visit
The Old Town Hall and its famous astronomical clock, providing accurate time since 1410
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prague_astronomical_clock
The Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral from the Vltava River
Charles Tower and Bridge over the Vltava River
A Pair of National Parks in Czechia and Germany
Gabriela's Trail to Pravčická Gate, Europe's largest sandstone arch, in the Bohemian Switzerland National Park, Czechia
Waterfalls in the Kamenice Gorge, Bohemian Switzerland National Park, Czechia
Bastei Bridge; Saxon Switzerland National Park, Germany
Kutna Hora, A UNESCO Site in Czechia, listed for its well preserved architecture and its influence on subsequent building design
The Ossuary, aka the "Bone Church " in Kutná Hora, the main tourist draw into the town
Kutná Hora: Town view from the Art Gallery (formerly the Jesuit College) promenade
Kutná Hora: St Barbara's Cathedral and Art Gallery view from town
Bratislava, Slovakia
The SNP (Slovak National Uprising) Bridge, aka the "New Bridge, a communist era engineering marvel, 1972. The UFO Viewing Tower and Restaurant are built into the bridge pylons
Bratislava and the Danube from the UFO Observation Deck on top of the SNP Bridge
Old Town Bratislava (mainly red tiled roofs), from the UFO Tower on the SNP Bridge
Bratislava Castle, from the UFO Tower
Night time at the Grassalkovich Palace. The water feature is called the Planet of Peace Fountain
A Castle Tour in Central Slovakia: Headed out of town to see the countryside and visit three castles in various states of repair
Bojnice Castle: Fully furnished; recently (1920's) updated
Bojnice Castle Tour: A View of the Countryside
Trenčín Castle: Unfurnished but in excellent repair
Beckov Castle: Ruins only, but a great spot for sampling local wines and enjoying a spectacular sunset!
A fine introduction to central Europe! More pics and details here:
Prague, Czechia:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/qrysswVNQt3Z1su17
Czechia Outside Prague:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/16jW1RuVACpR1LQG7
Slovakia, 2025:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/w2SqmRbPPhJUUSDi9
Castle Tour:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/vHErE3fXph2JRRJG6
Czechia and Slovakia: 2025
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