Freiberg

Freiberg, Germany has a similar story to Kutna Hora. It was a wealthy stronghold due to mining silver and other precious things. However, unlike the Czech city, Freiberg wasn’t abandoned so early on. It continued to grow and change. I … Continued

Zwinger

The Zwinger is spectacular! The baroque complex encompasses a beautiful European garden with halls on each side filled with art and antiquities. The main entrance, across a bridge over the moat, is literally crowned. All around the palace sculptures dance … Continued

Dresden

Dresden, Germany is a beautiful city! Once called the Jewel Box of Europe, heavy bombing during World War II reduced to rubble many of the spectacular buildings. Over the seventy years since the war, many have been rebuilt. Frauenkirche The … Continued

Karlovy Vary

We all have those movies we enjoy watching over and over again even if they aren’t great movies. “The Last Holiday” with Queen Latifah is one of mine. That’s why I made a point to visit Karlovy Vary while in … Continued

Vysehrad

The Prague Castle wasn’t always the only castle in the city. Vysehrad perched on a hill over the river just around a bend to the south. I figured out what it was before I knew what is was because the … Continued

Kutna Hora

Not far from Prague, the small town of Kutna Hora quietly sits. Unlike in Prague, this town didn’t constantly go through changes with the times. When the silver ran out, the town turned from a major power player in Europe … Continued

Jewish Museum in Prague

Prague has a rich Jewish heritage over the centuries, which is preserved in the Jewish Museum. Also, during those centuries, the Jewish community experienced discrimination and multiple expulsions. Prior to the Nazi “Jewish Question in Bohemia and Moravia,” there were … Continued

Prague Castle

Prague Castle dominates the west side of the Vlatva River. It is visible from towers, overlooks, and the river bank in almost any part of the city. With over 1,000 years of history, this UNESCO World Heritage Site draws thousands … Continued

Concerts in Prague

During my short time in Prague, I attended six different performances, including an impromptu Bohemian sing-along outside a church. I’m not sure if those musicians were pros, but all of the others had world-class musicians performing in World Heritage spaces. … Continued

Prague for Christmas

Prague, Czech Republic is spectacular! Prague is charming! Praha is grand! Prag is intimate. It is a truly special place with so much character. I visited Prague for the first time over Christmas. My aunt serves a mission there for … Continued

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