In 1848, Prague citizens rebelled against their Austro-Hungarian rulers. Was this similar to the French revolution, also in 1848? Or was it a sign of something deeper than that? ?My article examines what happened, and what the implications were.
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Prague has alchemical symbols hiding in plain sight. Regular readers will be familiar with some of these. There is a larger pattern of alchemical symbols hiding in the streets of Prague. This article guides you through the mystical underbelly of the City of a Thousand Spires!
I’ve written about the walls of Prague’s Old Town, which the city destroyed. It’s unfortunate they removed such a historical feature. Once Prague had a New Town and external fortifications there was no need for the walls around the Old Town.
Tourists from the New World chuckle when they read that Prague’s New Town dates back to the 14th century. The New World barely existed in those days. Prague’s Old Town Fortifications have been lost but if you know where to look, you can rediscover the medieval limits of the Old Town of Prague.
As tourists, we tend to make the mistake of assuming that any structure which looks suitably old is automatically ancient. It’s easy to walk aroundRead 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
I’ve written about the Royal Way in Prague – the path that the procession to a coronation would take through the city of Prague. I’veRead More
As you approach the Old Town Square, heading down Celetna, you will be forgiven for missing the Golden Angel that stares down at you whileRead More
Behind the hustle and bustle of Prague’s shopping district, just off the Fruit Market (Ovocny Trh), the House of the Black Madonna stands watch atRead More
When touring a city, we tend to see it the way it is now. After centuries of development, certain nuances are lost or hidden and it is only if you are particularly resourceful that you can discover certain treats the city has to offer.