Enchanting, intriguing, beautiful Prague. Take away the tourists and gaudy souvenir shops, and you’ll see one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Prague is my husband’s home town, but he had to escape when the communists took over. And then came 1989. He was able to go back and stand on the ground of his beloved Prague. To say that it was unbearably emotional is an understatement.
Today, Prague is stuffed full of tourists with heads up and mouths open. It can be suffocating. But we know how to escape the crowds and venture into the more untouched spaces. I love Prague. It has become my home away from home.
If one knows where to look, there are surprises lurking around corners, behind doors, some in plain sight that the tourists don’t even see.
- I get a kick out of watching the tourists watching the famous clock in Old Town Square.
Here are some of my Prague surprises. I hope they delight and surprise you as well. (If you click on any photo, a slide show appears.)
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- Early morning on the Charles Bridge
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- Gliding by the Castle
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- Old-time musicians
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- House with water wheel
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- From inside the water wheel
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- On a small waterway
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- A stolen moment on the Charles Bridge
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- Oh please let them be safe!
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- The river runs, I walk
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- A walk in the park
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- The peacock may be beautiful, but I’m King
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- Patterns
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- Spring
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- This is what medieval felt like
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- For all the Leos in my life…and there are lots
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- Strange fruit
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- Winter morning
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- Unbelievably touching Jewish cemetery
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- Jewish cemetery…there are no words
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- Jewish cemetery…perhaps a family
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- Sunset
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- Twilight
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- Silhouette
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- Night time
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- Walking home
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- ‘Round midnight
Writing in Umbria 
I’ll be there later this year. I look forward to it even more after your article.
Judith! I hope you have a great trip there! Let me know if you want any tips on what to see…places that most people don’t know about!
Nina, The photos are so beautiful but your words describibg them even moreso!!!!
Thank you, Phyllis! Prague is so special to me…can’t wait to get back.
Oh how I would love to visit Prague. Is there a particular time of year that you would recommend to go Nina?
I recommend the fall, early October is just beautiful. Not too cold yet and the foliage is gorgeous. Also, most of the tourists have gone away. Prague is just to die for! Go and savor the moments!
Nina, you should organize a tour. . .including me, of course! Would love to have your insider’s viewpoint!
Ah, then we would be part of the throngs…you should go in October. I can recommend all sorts of fantastic spots, away from the crowds.
Nina! Such beautiful images. Like a day in the life of your Prague. I’m happy you have your secret itinerary to fall back on when the crowds close in. A domani!! xx
Sorry for the double post! Somehow I lost the entire Prague post, so had to redo. Thanks for your patience!
I loved Prague! Oh the Pilsner … and yes, watching tourists at the clock! HAHA! I was one of them…oddly. 🙂
Very nice photos, thanks for coming to my blog, thanks for loving Prague :-).
Prague is very, very special. So many reasons why…
Hello, Nina – I just discovered your beautiful blog because I’m going on a trip to BOTH Prague and Umbria next month! My husband has been to Prague twice and loves it; this will be my first trip. I’d love your recommendations for “hidden” Prague that won’t bore someone who’s been before. I will be staying at Madonna del Piazzo near Assisi for a couple of days (while my husband goes to Munich to meet friends for a few beers), then exploring the town for a couple more. I can’t wait to dive into your blog and find more. Mille grazie!
Hi Becky, thank you for your comments! Prague is, indeed, gorgeous and there are many hidden places where most tourists don’t go. I’d like to detail some of these for you, but not here. Can you give me your email? Grazie mille!
Hi again. I just found your email. I’ll write soon. Be well.
Thank you, Nina! I look forward to hearing from you.