Prague’s many spires from the top of the Saint Charles Bridge tower.

Horsedrawn carriages gather near Prague’s Old Town Square to take tourists around the city.

Sunrise at the Saint Charles Bridge. It doesn’t take long for the bridge to be choked with vendors and tourists. For that reason, you’ll need to get there early if you want to enjoy a peaceful stroll.

The Prague Astronomical Clock is over 600 years old. During the Middle Ages, it was considered one of the wonders of the world. Hundreds of people from around the globe gather every hour to watch the mechanical procession of its figurines.  As such, you can expect to watch it with quite the crowd (so be aware of pick-pocketers!)

A musician playing at the John Lennon Wall.  Since new graffiti is added every day, the wall is constantly evolving.

The John Lennon Pub just down the street from the John Lennon Wall. Everything inside is themed after the famous Beatle. There’s even a hallway that looks like a yellow submarine, and to get into the bathrooms you pass through a red phone booth!  Another reason to visit!

Another fun (less cruel) way to get around Prague- by old fashioned car!  After all, nothing says “classy adventure” like a vintage convertible!

Creepy crawly babies. Contrary to what you might think, this isn’t a scene from your worst nightmare.  These statues, commissioned by Černý, stand outside the museum in Kampa Park. You can find smaller versions of them crawling up and down the Zizkov TV Tower.  Černý has several other sculptures located all over Prague.

Another of Černý’s statues, this one is appropriately named “Piss.” This statue features two mechanical men peeing into a jagged pool. In theory, you can text a message to the number shown next to the piece and the men will pee it for you. Not something I was desperate to try out myself, but there you have it.

Steps to get up to the Prague Castle. Since the steps can be a bit daunting, make sure to pack your water and gird your loins.  It’s quite a ways up!

Construction on the St Vitus Cathedral began in 1344 and didn’t finish until 1929! Luckily, everyone working on it stayed true to the original plans, and the gothic cathedral is now the largest church in the country.

My favorite stained glass window in the St. Vitus Cathedral. I just love all the pretty colors!

The ceiling inside the Old Royal Palace on the Prague Castle grounds.

A view of the city from the Prague Castle. Probably the best indication of how many steps you’ll need to climb to get there. It’s totally worth the effort though, because the view is incredible! You can see the St. Charles Bridge towards the right, and Old Town Square towards the middle.

Quite possibly the cutest store front in Prague.

You can find musicians all over the Saint Charles Bridge. Seems like a great excuse to grab a snack and kick back for a show!

Tombstones inside the Old Jewish Cemetery. This cemetery is the third oldest of its kind in Europe.  Because it was the only place Jews could be buried between 1439 and 1787 (and because the Jewish faith prohibits moving the dead) some 100,000 Jews are buried here, sometimes 12 layers deep.

View up the river from the top of the Saint Charles Bridge tower.

Nejužší pražská ulička, the narrowest street in Prague. It’s so narrow, in fact, that only one person can fit through it at a time. Consequently, there is a traffic signal to say when you’re allowed to walk, and when you’re not.

Looking for a great spot to relax? Then check out the area near the “Piss” statue.  Simply hang a right and walk a ways down the path to find a quiet area near the Saint Charles Bridge. Possibly my favorite area in Prague!

Speaking of the Saint Charles Bridge (and my obsession with photographing it), here’s a shot I love of the bridge with the St. John of Nepomuk statue.  The statue is at the exact location where he was thrown over the bridge and killed.  His crime?  He refused to tell the king what the queen said in her confession when the king suspected her of infidelity.  Consequently, the king had him tortured and killed for his silence.  Especially relevant is the fact that this was one of the first instances of separation between church and state.

Prague’s Old Town Square at night.

Swans line the banks of the Vltava River that runs through Prague. This is my super fancy photo of one. Which, let’s be honest, was mainly to have fun with my new camera lens.

My obsession with love locks continues with these I found near the Saint Charles Bridge.  Seems like nearly every major city in Europe has them these days.

There’s just something about cobblestone streets, isn’t there? Another reason to fall in love with Prague.  While you might twist an ankle or two, they’re still one of my favorite things in life.