Prague, Czech Republic

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Inside of the house we stayed at

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Inside of the house we stayed at

Inside of the house we stayed at

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Inside of the house we stayed at

It seemed like every road was cobblestone.

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It seemed like every road was cobblestone.

This old church still at the holes from cannonballs in its walls.

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This old church still at the holes from cannonballs in its walls.

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Entrance to Prague Castle

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Entrance to Prague Castle

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Looking back at the entrance to Prague Castle

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Looking back at the entrance to Prague Castle

Prague Castle

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Prague Castle

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Charles Bridge

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Charles Bridge

This tram was just a part of Prague's amazing public transportation system. Trams, buses, and the metro were all included.

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This tram was just a part of Prague's amazing public transportation system. Trams, buses, and the metro were all included.

This was on our drive to Germany. In the summer, hops for beer would be growing on these poles.

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This was on our drive to Germany. In the summer, hops for beer would be growing on these poles.

Karlovy Vary

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Karlovy Vary

In Karlovy Vary. The building to the right dominates the city. Surprisingly, this design was the winner of an architectural contest.

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In Karlovy Vary. The building to the right dominates the city. Surprisingly, this design was the winner of an architectural contest.

Karlovy Vary

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Karlovy Vary

Karlovy Vary

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Karlovy Vary

Karlovy Vary

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Karlovy Vary

Karlovy Vary

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Karlovy Vary

Karlovy Vary. According to legends, the name derives from the discoverer of the springs - King Charles (in German Karl) the IV. There are many spas in Western Bohemia, but Karlovy Vary is th ...

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Karlovy Vary. According to legends, the name derives from the discoverer of the springs - King Charles (in German Karl) the IV. There are many spas in Western Bohemia, but Karlovy Vary is th ...

Karlovy Vary

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Karlovy Vary

Here's Trevor and I drinking hot mineral spring water at Karlovy Vary.

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Here's Trevor and I drinking hot mineral spring water at Karlovy Vary.

Karlovy Vary. Every minute, some 2000 liters come out from a layer 2500 meters deep with a fountain that shoots up 12 meters.

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Karlovy Vary. Every minute, some 2000 liters come out from a layer 2500 meters deep with a fountain that shoots up 12 meters.

Karlovary Vary. The buildings in the winter are heated by the geothermal energy of the hot springs.

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Karlovary Vary. The buildings in the winter are heated by the geothermal energy of the hot springs.

Karlovy Vary. The baroque Maria Magdalena church in the background.

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Karlovy Vary. The baroque Maria Magdalena church in the background.

Grandhotel Pupp in Karlovy Vary. It appears in the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale as Hotel Splendide in Montenegro.

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Grandhotel Pupp in Karlovy Vary. It appears in the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale as Hotel Splendide in Montenegro.

Grandhotel Pupp in Karlovy Vary. It appears in the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale as Hotel Splendide in Montenegro.

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Grandhotel Pupp in Karlovy Vary. It appears in the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale as Hotel Splendide in Montenegro.

Grandhotel Pupp in Karlovy Vary. It appears in the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale as Hotel Splendide in Montenegro.

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Grandhotel Pupp in Karlovy Vary. It appears in the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale as Hotel Splendide in Montenegro.

Walking by the river in Karlovy Vary.

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Walking by the river in Karlovy Vary.

Karlovy Vary

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Karlovy Vary

In Karlovy Vary. The Czechs love their cross country skiing. Behind us were two guys watching cross country skiing on TV. The current World Champion is Czech.

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In Karlovy Vary. The Czechs love their cross country skiing. Behind us were two guys watching cross country skiing on TV. The current World Champion is Czech.

Karlovy Vary was liberated by the American soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division and the 9th Armored Division 5th Corps on May 5th, 1945.

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Karlovy Vary was liberated by the American soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division and the 9th Armored Division 5th Corps on May 5th, 1945.

The former border checkout with Germany. Because of Schengen rules we can now just drive right into Germany without even stopping.

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The former border checkout with Germany. Because of Schengen rules we can now just drive right into Germany without even stopping.

Sankt Annenkirche in Annaberg, Germany.

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Sankt Annenkirche in Annaberg, Germany.

Sankt Annenkirche. We stopped in Annaberg, Germany to view this beautiful church.

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Sankt Annenkirche. We stopped in Annaberg, Germany to view this beautiful church.

Trever and Johnny in Annaberg, Germany.

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Trever and Johnny in Annaberg, Germany.

Entrance to Sankt Annenkirche in Annaberg, Germany.

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Entrance to Sankt Annenkirche in Annaberg, Germany.

Entrance to Sankt Annenkirche in Annaberg, Germany.

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Entrance to Sankt Annenkirche in Annaberg, Germany.

Annaberg, Germany

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Annaberg, Germany

I wanted to capture the statue as well as the moon overhead. This was in Annaberg, Germany.

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I wanted to capture the statue as well as the moon overhead. This was in Annaberg, Germany.

Cobblestones in Annaberg, Germany.

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Cobblestones in Annaberg, Germany.

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Vladislav Hall inside Prague Castle.

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Vladislav Hall inside Prague Castle.

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Looking out the window of Prague Castle.

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Looking out the window of Prague Castle.

Vladislav Hall inside Prague Castle.

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Vladislav Hall inside Prague Castle.

Scott and Johnny inside Vladislav Hall in Prague Castle.

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Scott and Johnny inside Vladislav Hall in Prague Castle.

Prague Castle.

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Prague Castle.

Prague Castle.

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Prague Castle.

Looking out from Prague Castle.

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Looking out from Prague Castle.

There was an old room used for torture down the steps.

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There was an old room used for torture down the steps.

Dvorak

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Dvorak

The Church of Our Lady Before Tyn. Founded in 1385.

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The Church of Our Lady Before Tyn. Founded in 1385.

Horses in Old Town Square, Prague.

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Horses in Old Town Square, Prague.

In front of Old Town Hall Tower & Astronomical Clock. Thousands of people gather to watch the 15th century clock tower. I've heard that this is a popular place for pickpockets because everyo ...

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In front of Old Town Hall Tower & Astronomical Clock. Thousands of people gather to watch the 15th century clock tower. I've heard that this is a popular place for pickpockets because everyo ...

The Astronomical Clock on the side of the Old Town Hall Tower dates back to the 15th century.

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The Astronomical Clock on the side of the Old Town Hall Tower dates back to the 15th century.

On the hour, every hour, a small trap door opens and Christ marches out ahead of his disciples, while the skeleton of death tolls the bell to a defiant statue of a Turk.

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On the hour, every hour, a small trap door opens and Christ marches out ahead of his disciples, while the skeleton of death tolls the bell to a defiant statue of a Turk.

On the hour, every hour, a small trap door opens and Christ marches out ahead of his disciples, while the skeleton of death tolls the bell to a defiant statue of a Turk.

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On the hour, every hour, a small trap door opens and Christ marches out ahead of his disciples, while the skeleton of death tolls the bell to a defiant statue of a Turk.

Me enjoying a large pint of Klaster. We were treated by the Costello's to a dinner at the monastery. I had a very good roasted duck. Believe it or not, but beer was actually cheaper than the ...

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Me enjoying a large pint of Klaster. We were treated by the Costello's to a dinner at the monastery. I had a very good roasted duck. Believe it or not, but beer was actually cheaper than the ...

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Surfing the trams

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Surfing the trams

Surfing the trams

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Surfing the trams

Reduta Jazz Club

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Reduta Jazz Club

Reduta Jazz Club

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Reduta Jazz Club

Reduta Jazz Club

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Reduta Jazz Club

This is the view from the balcony of the house we stayed at. We had what looks like a blizzard here. Being from Wisconsin it wasn't actually too bad and nothing much accumulated.

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This is the view from the balcony of the house we stayed at. We had what looks like a blizzard here. Being from Wisconsin it wasn't actually too bad and nothing much accumulated.

The Star Royal Summer Palace in Prague (Letohradek Hvezda)

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The Star Royal Summer Palace in Prague (Letohradek Hvezda)

The Star Royal Summer Palace in Prague (Letohradek Hvezda)

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The Star Royal Summer Palace in Prague (Letohradek Hvezda)

Approximately 1km walking/biking trail leading away from the Letohradek Hvezda

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Approximately 1km walking/biking trail leading away from the Letohradek Hvezda

Some condos

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Some condos

View that the condos have of Prague.

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View that the condos have of Prague.

Strahov Stadium, the largest stadium in the world and is the second largest sports facility worldwide after the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, seating around 220,000.

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Strahov Stadium, the largest stadium in the world and is the second largest sports facility worldwide after the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, seating around 220,000.

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Charles Bridge from the Petřín lookout tower

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Charles Bridge from the Petřín lookout tower

Prague Castle and gothic St Vitus Cathedral from the Petrin lookout tower

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Prague Castle and gothic St Vitus Cathedral from the Petrin lookout tower

Charles Bridge as viewed from the Petřín lookout tower

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Charles Bridge as viewed from the Petřín lookout tower

Trevor and Johnny in the Petřín lookout tower. It was quite cold that day.

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Trevor and Johnny in the Petřín lookout tower. It was quite cold that day.

Looking up at the Costello's house

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Looking up at the Costello's house

View from the Costello's balcony

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View from the Costello's balcony

Two of the Neenah guys playing chess at night

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Two of the Neenah guys playing chess at night

Prague's Jewish Quarters - just outside of the Old-New Synagogue

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Prague's Jewish Quarters - just outside of the Old-New Synagogue

A giant, functional metronome that now stands where an enormous monument to former Soviet leader Joseph Stalin used to stand until it was destroyed in 1962

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A giant, functional metronome that now stands where an enormous monument to former Soviet leader Joseph Stalin used to stand until it was destroyed in 1962

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Trevor riding a unique elevator that never stops moving. It is on a track so that it reaches the bottom (or top) and then rotates over and goes the opposite direction. Kind of like a giant b ...

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Trevor riding a unique elevator that never stops moving. It is on a track so that it reaches the bottom (or top) and then rotates over and goes the opposite direction. Kind of like a giant b ...

Trevor riding a unique elevator that never stops moving. It is on a track so that it reaches the bottom (or top) and then rotates over and goes the opposite direction. Kind of like a giant b ...

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Tone mapped HDR image of Kubista coffee shop. We had some very good Turkish coffee here.

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Tone mapped HDR image of Kubista coffee shop. We had some very good Turkish coffee here.

Just outside the Estates Theatre in Prague where Mozart's opera, Don Giovanni, opened in 1787.

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Just outside the Estates Theatre in Prague where Mozart's opera, Don Giovanni, opened in 1787.

The tourist area of Prague had a ton of McDonald's. I counted 3 more within a few minute walking distance from this one. Prague only has one Starbucks though; the tourists love it but is pro ...

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The tourist area of Prague had a ton of McDonald's. I counted 3 more within a few minute walking distance from this one. Prague only has one Starbucks though; the tourists love it but is pro ...

King Wenceslas Square. The Nazis used this square to have speeches and huge demonstrations. When Hitler was giving a speech here, many thousands of Czechs gave the Nazi salute to affirm thei ...

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King Wenceslas Square. The Nazis used this square to have speeches and huge demonstrations. When Hitler was giving a speech here, many thousands of Czechs gave the Nazi salute to affirm thei ...

Wenceslas Square

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Wenceslas Square