Prague is a remarkably preserved European capital defined by its sweeping Gothic architecture, vibrant cobblestone squares, and a skyline famously punctuated by hundreds of spires. Divided by the Vltava River, the city offers a brilliant contrast between the monumental scale of the castle district on one bank and the dense, winding history of the Old Town on the other. Beyond its classic medieval landmarks, Prague also hides incredible interior architectural details, shifting from towering stone cathedrals to striking early 20th-century Cubist designs.
Highlights from Our Days in Prague
Old Town Square: Looking down over the sprawling, historic centre and capturing the imposing, dark Gothic spires of the Church of Our Lady before Týn bathed in the late afternoon sun.
The Astronomical Clock: Admiring the incredibly intricate, multi-layered dials and astronomical details of the 15th-century Orloj mounted on the Old Town Hall.
St. Vitus Cathedral: Taking in the sheer, monumental scale of this Gothic masterpiece within the Prague Castle complex, focusing on the incredibly detailed stone carvings and the massive rose window.
Tower Vantage Points: Catching the golden hour light with Tamara framed between the stone pillars of a historic tower, looking out over the city's sea of red rooftops toward the distant castle district.
Unique Stairwells & Architecture: Seeking out Prague's fascinating interior designs, from looking down the famous lightbulb-shaped Cubist staircase at the House of the Black Madonna (DSC_4697.JPG) to capturing the geometric, illuminated metalwork of a striking elevator shaft.
