Prague castle boasts one of the most spectacular views of the city. On your way up, you can see the Golden Apples of Greek mythologyRead More
Category: Legends
Legends and folk tales play a large part of our lives whether we realise this or not. In many cases, there may be a grain of truth in these stories and I have done my best to research those grains in these articles.
Wandering the back streets of Prague, it’s easy to forget you’re in a bustling city. Prague is like that – busy in one street but quiet andRead More
Legends about mermaids have persisted throughout the ages and in various cultures. I wonder what it was about fish that made people think that aRead More
Gargoyles are a common feature on Gothic or medieval buildings. They are primarily meant to ensure water does not trickle down masonry, but some ofRead More
The centre of Prague certainly has many legends and stories associated with it. This is quite obvious; the centre is older than the outskirts soRead More
The Duomo in Milan – the huge marble cathedral that dominates the city – contains many artefacts and works of art. I wasn’t expecting toRead More
The thoroughfare in Prague between the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square is always packed. As tourists cross the junction with Rytirska street, many don’tRead More
I’ve written about the Black Sun of Prague and the connection between esotericism and this symbol. Prague also features a Golden Sun on the facadeRead More
I’ve written about symbols visible in Celetna Street in Prague – The Black Madonna, the White Peacock and the Powder Tower. At No 8, you can seeRead More
Along the Atlantic coast, in Portugal’s central region, lies the town of Nazaré – literally, Nazareth. It sprawls over a clifftop and a beach belowRead More