Prague Day 2 Thu 26/5/11

On the second day in Prague, I decided to venture to the Vysehrad and the southern part of Nove Mesto (New town). Vysehrad (High Castle) is an old fortress and Prague’s birthplace. Inside, there are Church of St Peter and St Paul, peaceful Vysehrad cemetery and the lovely Vysehrad garden. I spent longer time in the garden because of open air exhibition about the Jewish community during World War II and the escape of Jewish children to other countries.

While walking towards the New Town, I stopped briefly at the Botanic Garden out of curiosity but was not impressed by the whole layout. Next, I visited the interesting Dancing building before eating lunch at the nearby Slav Island.  Tried a traditional Czech dish for the first time. Later, I walked towards the Jewish Synagogues. Unfortunately, these Jewish religious buildings have become a popular tourist magnate and one have to pay hefty fees to visit all the synagogues. So I just to walk around and appreciate the unique exterior architecture of the synagogues. Incidentally, stumbled across a lovely garden near a church before walking back to the hostel.

Left Prague for London…

 Traditional dish, wish more meat though

A Jewish synagogue