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DATE OF VISIT: Sunday 16th March 2025

COMMENTS & HISTORY

DATE: 22nd February 2025

COMMENT & HISTORY:

The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Kostel Nanebevzetí Panny Marie) in Blatná, Czech Republic, is a significant Gothic structure with a rich history closely tied to the development of the town and Blatná Castle.

DATE: 19th February 2025

COMMENTS: Enduring a very cold February in 2025 with temperatures as low as -11C in the city and on not rising much above freezing during the day, shots of some winter sun on iconic buildings in the city centre of Prague.

DATE: Tuesday 18th February 2025

COMMENTS: We have been affected by a very cold spell this month with temperatures, (even in Prague), dropping to -11C and not getting much above freezing during the day.

A beautiful winter sunrise in Prague - January 2025

Some monochrome photos of the countryside around Prague during December 2024

The Astronomical Clock in Prague, also known as the Prague Orloj, is a medieval clock located on the southern wall of the Old Town Hall in Prague's Old Town Square. First installed in 1410, it is one of the oldest and most famous astronomical clocks in the world still in operation.

Nový Svět, meaning "New World" in Czech, is a charming and picturesque district located in the Hradčany area of Prague, near Prague Castle. Despite its name, Nový Svět is one of the city's oldest neighborhoods, offering a glimpse into the quaint and quiet side of historic Prague.

Key Features:

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DATE: 23rd October 2024

COMMENT: You will see another entry on my site that shows photos and some background to Průhonice Park & Chateau and so I will not repeat what I have written before.

Here are some photographs of the park this week showing the beautiful autumn colours.

DATE: 7th October 2024 between 3am and 5.30am

Some shote of Prague during misty and cold early hours of the morning. Unusual to be alone on Karlův Most and Old Town Square!