At nine in the morning, a crowd gathers under the Old Town Hall tower with its necks craned and its phones already raised, waiting for a skeleton to ring a bell. This happens every hour, on the hour, from eight until eleven at night, and it never stops working as a piece of theater: the figure of Death tips an hourglass and pulls a cord, two shuttered windows open above the clock face, and twelve …
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Whether admiring the stunning architecture or dipping into a quirky absinthe bar, the beautiful medieval city of Prague is perfect for exploring on foot. It’s probably the best way to experience the city, as I discovered recently when I took my first trip to the Czech capital. Sure, there’s an easily navigable and efficient metro system, but for those who like to walk, there’s nothing like pounding the streets to become intimately acquainted with the …
Who has not been captivated by tales of knights and dragons, of medieval feuds, battles, and betrayals? Serving as the backdrop for each of these stories is a castle. Visiting a castle can provide a playground for the imagination, allowing the mind to revel in legend and lore. Walking through grand halls past suits of armor, torches, and tapestries, one cannot fathom so many stories embedded in stone. More than a getaway from the stresses …