Tag : Travel to Czech Republic

Prague: Statues on the Charles Bridge

The Charles Bridge (Karlův most) is a historic bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the beginning of the 15th century. The bridge was originally called the Stone Bridge or the Prague Bridge, but has been the Charles Bridge since 1870. The …

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Prague: Proud To Be On Pride

The last set of my people watching street photography from gay parade Prague Pride 2013. Read a pilot post Photo Reportage from Gay Parade Prague Pride 2013 here, view all photos from the event here. Click on image to view full size.

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The Continuing Photo Story: Gay Parade Prague Pride 2013

The continuing photo story of my people watching in Prague, Czech Republic. I’ve selected another set of 30+ street photos from Prague Pride parade and will publish all images in two posts. Just a reminder, this event started at 1PM and ended at 4PM on Saturday, August 17, 2013. The route: Na příkopech, Republiky square, Revoluční, Dlouhá, Staroměstské náměstí, Pařížská …

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Prague: The Magical Capital of Europe

The Charles Bridge (Karlův most). Vltava river, Prague, Czech Republic

This is the second part of my Photo Essay: Harmony of Zlatá Praha which includes photographs of the following beautiful sights of Prague, called by André Breton as The Magical Capital of Europe. Old Town Square Malá Strana and Malostranské náměstí St. Nicholas Cathedral Charles Bridge and its Tower Jan Hus Statue St. Nicholas Church The Church of Mother of …

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Prague in Colors of Rainbow

Honestly, the outfits, flags, banners, balloons, umbrellas, badges… I haven’t seen that many “rainbows” in my entire life :) This is the second part of Photo Reportage from Gay Parade Prague Pride 2013. Please view all posts/photos from the gay parade here. Click on image to view full size. To be continued…

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Photo Reportage from Gay Parade Prague Pride 2013

Gay Parade Prague Pride 2013 was a highlight of my trip to Prague, Czech Republic – such a colorful and fun celebration! Thousands of open-minded participants from all over the world, wearing costumes, waiving rainbow flags, and holding banners, walked through the streets of Prague’s Old Town. It was joyful to watch the crowd of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender …

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Photo Essay: Harmony of Zlatá Praha

Malostranské náměstí and St. Nicholas Cathedral on the Arch of Charles Bridge Tower

Prague (Czech: Praha) is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. It is also the historical capital of Bohemia, a historic country of central Europe that was a kingdom in the Holy Roman Empire and subsequently a province in the Habsburgs’ Austrian Empire. The first inhabitants of this region known by name were settled down here around 500 …

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