We can only identify ancient civilisations by what they leave behind. It sounds obvious to say this in the absence of written records. Archeologists alsoRead More
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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.
Mermaids are a feature of most culture’s mythology (Have you read my article about Warsaw yet?) but Prague is slightly unique in that it hasRead More
Prague’s lengthy promenades along the river Vltava are one of the most underrated features of the city. Walking along them using the bridges as stepping stonesRead More
I’ve written about saintly relics before. They exist all over the world because there is a belief that proximity to even part of a saintRead More
If there is one thing that fascinates me about cities, it is the view from the top of a skyscraper. Nothing quite beats the momentRead More