Day 6: Prague

Charles Bridge connects the Old Town and Mal� Strana. Construction commenced in 1357 with one tower on the Old Town end and another tower on the Mal� Strana end. Flanked by baroque statues on both sides of the bridge, it's perpetually crowded with people. Legend has it that the bridge was built with egg yolks reinforced into the structure. Musicians, artists and souvenir vendors lined the bridge, enticing tourists with their creative works.



One can easily spend the whole day at the Prague Castle. Established in the 9th century, the imposing St Vitus Cathedral had been the most prominent landmark, dominating the city's skyline with its gothic farcade. One of the most interesting feature of the castle grounds is the Golden Lane. With its colourful and cartoon-like character, it used to be inhabited by the castle servants. Notice how small the houses are (last picture).

Today, Prague Castle is the seat of the President of the Czech Republic, and serves as the historical and political centre of both city and state.



We ended our day by taking a stroll along river Vltava to appreciate the picturesque buildings which line the bank. The National Theater, bulit in neo-renaissance style, was founded in 1881. Residential houses along the river bank offered awesome views of Charles Bridge with Prague Castle in the background.



Check out this unique structure, dubbed the Dancing Building.