Prague

We just got back from a wonderful 4 days in Prague (Czech Republic). Many call Prague the "Paris of Eastern Europe" and we could not agree more; what an amazing city! Spared from the destruction of WWII, Prague is a beautiful example of what European cities looked like over the past several centuries: ornate buildings, winding cobblestone streets, medieval bridges, and breathtaking castles. Although the weather was cold, it was clear and sunny. We bundled up and drank plenty of hot chocolate and hot mulled wine, which only added to the wonderful holiday cheer.

We rented an apartment (so much easier than a hotel when traveling with kids!) steps away from Old Town Square and the renowned St. Charles Bridge. This time of year, Old Town Square is home to a huge Christmas Market. Kiosks bake delicious goodies such as Czech pastires, gingerbread, all kinds of roasted nuts, and lots of sausage and other roasted meats. Allison particularly loved the "spinning bread" called trdlo, a traditional sweet cinnamon-sugar roll. There were also gift items and handmade Czech crafts, as well as lots of things for the kids to do, such as a petting zoo, Czech dancing performances, an arts and crafts area, and a nightly puppet show.

We saw all the major sights in the city and were able to walk everywhere. Over our 3 full days, we went to the Jewish Quarter and saw some beautiful synagogues and the cemetary which has over 20,000 graves packed into a small parcel of land. We visited the Prague Castle with the St. Vitus Cathedral and its breathtaking stained glass windows. Several mornings, we made the surreal walk over the Charles Bridge. There was also the Loreto Palace, Wenceslas Square, and Old Town. On our last day, we took a horse-drawn carriage tour of the Old Town area with the kids, as a special treat. They loved it!

Here's a sampling of the pictures we took over our time in Prague...

To see more of our pics, click here: Prague Pictures