Prague the Photogenic - Wenceslas Square and New Town

Prague is probably the most photogenic city.. EVER. Looking like a mixture of every picturesque city in the world (Paris, Budapest, Vienna, etc), Prague is a feast for the eyes and the mind, especially for history buffs like this writer. 

Apart from being the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia, Prague was also the former capital of the Holy Roman Empire, played major roles during the Protestant Reformation and Thirty Years War, and was a crown jewel of the Habsburgs, Austro-Hungarian Empire, Nazis, and the USSR.

* The very orderly Wenceslas Square is the business and cultural center of Prague. This is where demonstrations, celebrations, and other gatherings are often held.

* The Square is named after St. Wenceslas, the beloved Duke of Bohemia who was murdered by his brother, Boleslav the Cruel. Their names and stories were perfect for fairy tales, legends, and fables!

* Intense tobacco store.. with the PERFECT name!

* That confusing moment you're entertained by Native American Indians.. performing.. in Eastern Europe..

* Bordering both the Old and New Towns of Prague (entries on those two coming soon!), Wenceslas Square is also a shopping haven (containing all major international brands) and stag party heaven (containing more than a dozen strip clubs).

* A 360 view of Wenceslas Square!

* The New Town of Prague looks more Parisian and cosmopolitan than any other part of the city.

* Not surprisingly, the area is lined with all the high-end luxury brands.

* This might as well be a street in Paris, London, or New York!

* Filipiny food, represent! Had to drop-by for our Pinoy junkfood fix.

* The walk towards Old Town features contrasting architecture! Buildings slowly transform from Cosmopolitan to Eastern European-Renaissance.

* Incredible! The architecture, lighting, and sunset combine to create this dramatic effect. Taking a bad photo was almost impossible in this city, as every angle produced a decent-to-gorgeous shot!

* I totally got excited over this random Bohemian tower in the middle of the street.

* Like the other cities visited so far on this trip, Prague was full of kebab stands.. to my delight!

* My lovely wife resting/posing after a long day of walking.

* Allocating 5 days in Prague turned out to be a GREAT idea, as we had more than enough time to explore the Prague Castle Complex. (entry coming soon)

* And Prague Old Town; along with the unbelievably jaw-dropping Charles Bridge.

* Capping the day with one of Prague's most beloved exports, Czech Beer! That evening, I thoroughly enjoyed a bottle of the fittingly-named Master Beer; with a caramel opener and strong bitter aftertaste!