The busy Vltava River around the Charles Bridge and castle precinct.
West of the Vltava River is the Castle precinct of Prague. It is quite different than the east side, which is mostly flat compared with the hilly terrain upon which the castle is built, as well as its environs. The city has continued to take advantage of its geography, with parks adorning the hills offering both splendid views of the medieval city centre as well as places to relax and spend quality time with friends and family. The castle precinct also holds St Vitus Cathedral, some images of which can be seen here.
Charles Bridge crosses the Vltava river, upon which Prague is built. On the far side is St Vitus Cathedral, laid within the palace and the west side of the river.View of the city west of the Vltava RiverThe township below the castle. Walking around here, with the castle looming behind and above, you do get a sense of the geography that Kafka (a native of Prague) evokes in “The Castle”A view north from one of the terraces on the castle wallsLooking back over the river at the medieval centre of PragueRadio tower in the distance, time for beer and talk!The end of a night, walking down the hill towards the river, a beautiful scene, pathway, lamp and houses glimpsed beyond.
