Why Prague’s Hidden White Peacock Holds the Secret to Transformation
Walk down Celetna street in Prague's Old Town and you might miss it. There's a coded message left by alchemists—a sign that you're walking the path to enlightenment.
The Legend of St John’s 5 Stars
Uniquely amongst Catholic saints, the statue of the Bohemian St John of Nepomuk has 5 stars on its halo. Catholic tradition usually portrays the Virgin Mary with stars (and all others with a simple halo), so what's the story here?
Prague’s Powder Tower: The Full History
Tourists crowd around the Powder Tower for selfies and videos and who can blame them? The city is photogenic; this tower is one of the iconic scenes people have in mind. The funny thing about the tower is that, grandiose as it is, it was always more ornamental than useful.
This article explains why and how it was built, and how it became what it is today.
The Legend of the Golden Well
Prague is a city built on legends and stories which abound with every street corner. One of my favourite activities here is to roam around noting the magnificent designs on