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July 28-29, last day and return trip

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 This was the last day in Prague. I visited my friend's son and family in Prague and took the train back to Vienna for the return flight home. Prague city center Prague metro Prague suburb Friends Goodbye, Prague. Below is a Lego model of Prague station The Railjet train to Vienna had AC and was the best of the four trains. Windmills off in the distance Paris airport had a lot of videogames for entertainment. 

July 27, Prague castle, ...

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It was the day to visit the Prague castle, and learn about  Czech kings. First, I hopped on a tram which brought me up to the Prague Castle. But I view its history better up close. I visited all the most important buildings in the Castle – St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica and a Golden Lane. I visited the magnificent Charles Bridge, which was the only way across the Vltava river throughout the medieval ages.  Next several pictures are of the Prague castle. Next several pictures are of  St. Vitus Cathedral. The cathedral has a lot of art, history, paintings and sculpture. Scroll down till you see the next group. The next several pictures are of the Old Royal Palace. Scroll down till you see the next place. The next several pictures are of St George's Basilica within Prague castle. The next set of pictures are from the Golden Lane. This is where the employees in the castle lived. The next several pictures are of Charles Bridge.  Charles Bridg...