"This is Chiu Weng, reporting live from München": Prague (14-17 April 2006)

Off to Prague for Easter. 4 days 3 nights, plenty of mixed emotions. Why? You'll find out on the way.

First of all, introduction to Prague. Capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and the region of Bohemia. The Old City Centre is also one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites.

Prague was founded in the 9th Century, supposedly by Princess Libuše and her husband, Přemysl. It became the seat of the Kings of Bohemia and was once the capital of the Holy Roman Empire. It has many old buildings, some dating back to its founding, as well as the site of the world's largest ancient castle, Prague Castle and one of the largest cathedrals, the St Vitus Cathedral. As the capital, Prague is also the seat of the Czech government, while the Czech President has his office within Prague Castle itself.

The City is divided into 4 quarters: The Castle District, Lesser Quarter, Old Town and New Town. Most of the famous buildings are located in the Old Town Square, and of course the Prague Castle area. The shopping district (Orchard Road in Singapore, Marienplatz in Munich) is situated in Wenceslas Square, named after the patron of the city, St. Wenceslas (or Duke Wenceslas I of Bohemia).

I stayed in this hostel called Levir, which is so "conveniently situated". How convenient? See below:

The view outside my room's window

Stretch your head out and you'll see this

For the really-ignorant, that's the railway track. Not the metro, but the big intercity trains, going by every few minutes, even at night!!!

But it was still ok, managed to get decent amount of rest there. Not going to stay there again though.

You've seen McDrive, how about McWalk? They got that in Prague

The Powder Gate

Bohemian Crystals all over the place

The WC at the Florenc Bus Station

The Municipal Hall, currently used as a concert venue

The Old Town Square

It's blocked, but the 2 spires are from a church behind, Church of Our Lady before Tyn (or Tyn Church)

The Church of St. Nicholas

The Astronomical Clock (Prague Orloj) at the Old Town Hall

The Easter Tree full of eggs

The Easter bazaar at Old Town Square

Fountain in the Old Town Square

View of St. Nicholas Church, you can see the Easter bazaar below

View from home

This is something like a hum chim peng, but it is plain inside and comes with garlic spread and cheese on top. Delicious when eaten hot!!! 50CZK

This is the traditional bread, which is coated with sugar, cinnamon and other sweet stuff. Freshly-made and isn't too bad, but pricey. 40 or 50CZK, depending on which stall you buy from.