The weather wasn't great - rainy, overcast and chilly - but the beauty of the city shone through. We did a nighttime walking tour before dining out, which was a really spectacular way to enjoy the scenery. There's something quite magical about the architecture when it's illuminated by light against the dark of night.
The following day we headed up to the Castle District - thank you, super easy metro system! - and happened to catch the changing of the guard. Afterwards we took a brief tour of St. Vitus Cathedral (which was gorgeous) before heading down the hill towards the city.
At Court's suggestion - which was a great one! - we walked across the Charles Bridge, checking out the statues and local handicrafts spread throughout. We then headed back to watch the spectacle of the Astronomical Clock play out, which was also pretty cool. "The Astronomical Clock, built in to one side of the Old Town Hall Tower, dates from the 15th century. To fully appreciate the clock's intricate construction, join the crowd in front of the tower to observe the procession of the Twelve Apostles: on the hour, every hour, a small trap door opens and Christ marches out ahead of his disciples, while the skeleton of death tolls the bell to a defiant statue of a Turk. Below the Astronomical Clock are 12 medallions with the signs of the zodiac, added by Josef Manes in 1865." Prague Experience
After Prague it was on to Berlin!
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