DATE: 22nd July 2024
COMMENTS:
The Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Karlín, Prague, is a significant historical and architectural landmark with a rich history:
Early History and Construction
DATE: 22nd July 2024
COMMENTS: Driving into Prague through the Karlín District of Prague, you will pass an office building against which is placed a large metallic sculpture of what appears to be a naked lady. This sculpture is known as "The Amazon" or "The Biker."
DATE: 22nd July 2024
COMMENTS: In Part I of a "Walk Around the Karlin District" I wrote that there are many, restaurants and cafés to choose from within the district.
DATE OF VISIT: 19th July 2024
COMMENTS:
The Aviation Museum in Kbely, Prague, Czech Republic, is one of the largest and most comprehensive aviation museums in the country. The museum was established in 1968, and is is located at the historic Kbely Airfield, which was the first military airfield in Czechoslovakia, inaugurated in 1918.
DATE OF VISIT: 10th July 2024
COMMENTARY:
NOVÝ SVĚT
Nový Svět, which translates to "New World," is a quaint and charming area located in the Hradčany district of Prague, not far from the Prague Castle.
DATE: June 2024
COMMENTARY:
Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic, has a rich and varied history dating back over a millennium. Below I provide you a brief brief overview:
1. Early History and Foundation
DATE OF VISIT
14th May 2024
COMMENTS
Just a stroll around Prague in beautiful, warm sunshine and with camera at hand! I hope that you enjoy the photos...
“When future generations ask what we fought for, just tell them the story of Lidice.”
Frank Knox, US Naval Secretary (1940 - 1944)
LIDICE
In 1942, Lidice was a small Czech village located approximately 20kms from Prague and 8kms from the town of Kladno.
