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• Picturesque Prague (Part Two)

  

  After tasting several delicious beers at the Strahov Monastery Brewery, we headed to the impressive Prague Castle (Pražský hrad). Built in the 9th century, it is the official office of the President of the Czech Republic. Occupying an area of almost 750,000 square feet (70,000 square meters), it is the largest castle in the world. It…

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  February 9, 2024

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• Picturesque Prague (Part One)

  

  Since Rick and I both have Czech and Bohemian roots, visiting Prague was a high priority on our “wish list” of places to see. Located on the Vltava river, it is the largest city and capital of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Prague is home to about 1.3 million people and receives between 6 and…

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  January 21, 2024

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