Even in winter, Prague is awfully pretty!

Even in winter, Prague is awfully pretty!

The first, and probably most terrifying, Golem we saw in Prague - Even though I was a bit unnerved, the Golem is a protector and, generally, a force for good.

The first, and probably most terrifying, Golem we saw in Prague - Even though I was a bit unnerved, the Golem is a protector and, generally, a force for good.

The Golem’s origin story

The Golem’s origin story

Enjoying espresso, dessert, and some deep thinking in the Werich Villa Museum cafe

Enjoying espresso, dessert, and some deep thinking in the Werich Villa Museum cafe

The St. Vitus Church as night

The St. Vitus Church as night

Memorial to two students Jan Palach and Jan Zajic, who protested the Soviet Union’s invasion of Czechoslovakia by committing suicide by self-immolation - You can’t see the memorial itself because it’s covered with flowers and candles.

Memorial to two students Jan Palach and Jan Zajic, who protested the Soviet Union’s invasion of Czechoslovakia by committing suicide by self-immolation - You can’t see the memorial itself because it’s covered with flowers and candles.

Intriguing Czech art

Intriguing Czech art

I had to stop at this lovely paper shop! I could have bought the entire store.

I had to stop at this lovely paper shop! I could have bought the entire store.

The Strahov Monastery and brewery

The Strahov Monastery and brewery

One of the old libraries in the Strahov Monastery dating back the the 17th century

One of the old libraries in the Strahov Monastery dating back the the 17th century

I just loved the old, hand-scribed books.

I just loved the old, hand-scribed books.

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The different rooms of the library were just spectacular!

The different rooms of the library were just spectacular!

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We really enjoyed this view of the city from behind the Strahov Monastery.

We really enjoyed this view of the city from behind the Strahov Monastery.

There’s a “Lennon Wall” in Prague dedicated to the life and work of John Lennon (which you could probably guess). The wall changes as street artists make additions.

There’s a “Lennon Wall” in Prague dedicated to the life and work of John Lennon (which you could probably guess). The wall changes as street artists make additions.

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After visiting the Lennon Wall, we stumbled on this adorable restaurant on the canal. The water sprite (on the left) was a whimsical guest.

After visiting the Lennon Wall, we stumbled on this adorable restaurant on the canal. The water sprite (on the left) was a whimsical guest.

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We found this shop in NYT’s 36 Hours list of recommendations. Based on styles from the countries communist era, we each found pairs we wouldn’t live without.

We found this shop in NYT’s 36 Hours list of recommendations. Based on styles from the countries communist era, we each found pairs we wouldn’t live without.

Kafka lived in Prague. There are several memorials to him, especially in the former Jewish Quarter. This statute was next to the Spanish Synagogue.

Kafka lived in Prague. There are several memorials to him, especially in the former Jewish Quarter. This statute was next to the Spanish Synagogue.

The Spanish Synagogue

The Spanish Synagogue

The stunning interior of the Spanish Synagogue

The stunning interior of the Spanish Synagogue

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Collection of antique Torah pointers, Yads , on display at the Spanish Synagogue

Collection of antique Torah pointers, Yads, on display at the Spanish Synagogue

The entrance of the Pinkas Synagogue - the names of nearly 78,000 Czech victims of the Holocaust are written on the walls of the Synagogue

The entrance of the Pinkas Synagogue - the names of nearly 78,000 Czech victims of the Holocaust are written on the walls of the Synagogue

There are no words. My experience in the Pinkas Synagogue was deeply moving.

There are no words. My experience in the Pinkas Synagogue was deeply moving.

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A small part of the Old Jewish Cemetery next to the Pinkas Synagogue

A small part of the Old Jewish Cemetery next to the Pinkas Synagogue

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Remembrance stones, a Jewish tradition that dates back centuries

Remembrance stones, a Jewish tradition that dates back centuries

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Even in winter, Prague is awfully pretty!
The first, and probably most terrifying, Golem we saw in Prague - Even though I was a bit unnerved, the Golem is a protector and, generally, a force for good.
The Golem’s origin story
Enjoying espresso, dessert, and some deep thinking in the Werich Villa Museum cafe
The St. Vitus Church as night
Memorial to two students Jan Palach and Jan Zajic, who protested the Soviet Union’s invasion of Czechoslovakia by committing suicide by self-immolation - You can’t see the memorial itself because it’s covered with flowers and candles.
Intriguing Czech art
I had to stop at this lovely paper shop! I could have bought the entire store.
The Strahov Monastery and brewery
One of the old libraries in the Strahov Monastery dating back the the 17th century
I just loved the old, hand-scribed books.
CzechRep_SM_16.jpg
The different rooms of the library were just spectacular!
CzechRep_SM_18.jpg
We really enjoyed this view of the city from behind the Strahov Monastery.
There’s a “Lennon Wall” in Prague dedicated to the life and work of John Lennon (which you could probably guess). The wall changes as street artists make additions.
CzechRep_SM_21.jpg
After visiting the Lennon Wall, we stumbled on this adorable restaurant on the canal. The water sprite (on the left) was a whimsical guest.
CzechRep_SM_23.jpg
We found this shop in NYT’s 36 Hours list of recommendations. Based on styles from the countries communist era, we each found pairs we wouldn’t live without.
Kafka lived in Prague. There are several memorials to him, especially in the former Jewish Quarter. This statute was next to the Spanish Synagogue.
The Spanish Synagogue
The stunning interior of the Spanish Synagogue
CzechRep_SM_30.jpg
Collection of antique Torah pointers, Yads , on display at the Spanish Synagogue
The entrance of the Pinkas Synagogue - the names of nearly 78,000 Czech victims of the Holocaust are written on the walls of the Synagogue
There are no words. My experience in the Pinkas Synagogue was deeply moving.
CzechRep_SM_32.jpg
A small part of the Old Jewish Cemetery next to the Pinkas Synagogue
CzechRep_SM_35.jpg
Remembrance stones, a Jewish tradition that dates back centuries