The Spooky Statue of a Rotting Corpse
Prague’s castle complex is one of the beauties of this Bohemian city. It also contains a spooky statue of a skeletal rotting corpse, a woman with frogs and snakes entwined in
The Significance of the Alchemist’s White Peacock
I've written about the Royal Way in Prague - the path that the procession to a coronation would take through the city of Prague. I've also noted the connections to alchemy, like the White Peacock, and how some of these symbols were hidden along the Royal Way as well.
The Best Places to View a City from
If there is one thing that fascinates me about cities, it is the view from the top of a skyscraper. Nothing quite beats the moment of “Good Grief!” that hits
The Legend of St John’s 5 Stars
Uniquely amongst Catholic saints, the statue of the Bohemian St John of Nepomuk has 5 stars on its halo. Catholic tradition usually portrays the Virgin Mary with stars (and all
Prague’s Darth Vader
There are many things Prague is known for – Charles Bridge, the Prague castle, weekend breaks – but connections with Darth Vader tend to be few and far. Which isn’t
Evidence of The Prussian Invasion of Prague
The Seven Years’ War took place between 1756 & 1763 when Prussian troops invaded Bohemia under King Frederick II. The story behind most wars is usually found in history books
The Mystery of Mercury in the centre of Prague
As you approach the Old Town Square, heading down Celetna, you will be forgiven for missing the Golden Angel that stares down at you while you saunter across the cobbled
Revealing the House of the Black Madonna
Behind the hustle and bustle of Prague’s shopping district, just off the Fruit Market (Ovocny Trh), the House of the Black Madonna stands watch at the junction of the market
Entering Prague like a King – The Powder Tower
When touring a city, we tend to see it the way it is now. After centuries of development, certain nuances are lost or hidden and it is only if you are particularly resourceful that you can discover certain treats the city has to offer.
My Disappointing Trip to Karlovy Vary
I’ve been living in Czechia for 2.5 years now and I realised earlier this year that it is about time I started to explore the country a little more. I’ve