I have always dreamed of going to Prague but it has always seemed a little "out of the way" on our Europe trips. This time I knew with our itinerary I had to go. Rob wasn't too excited for this leg of the trip and now he is so glad we went. Prague is gorgeous and such a romantic city. I can't wait to return someday.
We spent the first day exploring the Jewish sites because we knew the next day, Saturday, the Jewish Quarter would be closed for their Sabbath. So, remember that if you find yourself in Prague around a Saturday, you don't want to miss these amazing sites. We had a wonderful tour with Kamil from Prague Extra and I highly recommend using them. Here is the Jewish Quarter tour we did, it was so so so great!
Maisel Synagogue
The cool gate in front of Maisel
You couldn't take pictures inside here but it had a powerful memorial to the 80,000 victims of the Holocaust with all their names inscribed on the interior walls. It also had drawings done by children while in the camps. It was incredibly sad but neat to see as well.
This cemetery is Europe's oldest surviving Jewish cemetery. It was beautifully unkept
It was crazy how they were piled and stacked in there. The plants and moss growing throughout added a beautiful color
We were told that placing a little stone on the headstone was, in Jewish tradition, a way to show respect and remembrance. I loved it! This particular headstone was that of Yehuda ben Bezalel known as the Maharal Rabbi Low
The Old New Synagogue, Central Europe's oldest and it's still active. It was so unique inside
Klaus Synagogue housing tons of things about Jewish customs and traditions
After a long day touring we ate at this amazing place! You have to find it if you go to Prague. I believe it was called Krcma....delicious, great prices, wonderful atmosphere, not touristy, and just perfect!!!
Crappy iphone picture of the perfect moment for me
Dancing in front of the "dancing house"!
Prague Castle. You MUST get there early. This place gets crazy busy. It's free to get in but only to the front of the cathedral. Instead, buy a ticket that lets you in the whole cathedral, I promise you'll love it!
It's a hike up to the castle so keep that in mind for time. Enjoy the gorgeous views from up top too!
You have to, right?! I wish I would have brought home a Czech marionette. Guess I'll go back!
The worker was teaching me , trust me, its hard!!!
See the rooster?
What about the little rectangles with starts on them?
See all these people? Well they are looking up at that rooster and those rectangle doors waiting for a little show. Kind of like "it's a small world" at Disneyland. We opted to climb up the tower for the view instead of watching the little guys come out of the doors!
This is the view we had instead!!!!
We sat in the square and people watched
and performers, plus a Native American dancing to the beat!
all while eating this deliciousness!!!!!
My favorite view was of my sweet man, reading us Rick Steves tips!
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