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Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Kostel Nanebevzetí Panny Marie) in Blatná
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.
Winter Woods close to 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.
Some snow arrives in January 2025
DATE: 5th January 2025
COMMENTS: The first snow of winter in rural Prague - January 2025
December 2024 - Winter Around Prague
Some monochrome photos of the countryside around Prague during December 2024
Prague Christmas Market
DATE OF VISIT: 9th December 2024
COMMENTS: some photos of the the Prague Christmas market 2024
Nový Svět at night
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.
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Fall or Autumn close to Prague
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.
Kostel Nanebevzetí Panny Marie, Neratov
DATE OF VISIT: 23rd August 2024
COMMENTS: (CREDIT TO THE NERATOV ASSOCIATION)
The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, is located approximately 150 kilometres East/North East of Prague and close to the border with Poland. The region of the Czech Republic is called: Rychnov and kněžnou.