Gargoyle Posted by Anita on July 21, 2013 Posted in: Photo by Elena. There were several gargoyles guarding each entry to the cathedral. The kids found the gothic style creepy but fascinating.
Saint Vitus Stained Glass Posted by Anita on July 21, 2013 Posted in: Photo by Elena. The colors and detail were amazing. There were dozens of windows like this one, each with it’s own separate altar area or tomb.
Over the Altar Posted by Anita on July 21, 2013 Posted in: Photo by Elena. The cathedrals were designed such that you walk towards increasing light as you approach the altar.
Stained Glass Detail Posted by Anita on July 21, 2013 Posted in: Photo by Elena. This was Elena’s favorite panel; each window depicted a story.
Kaleidoscope Posted by Anita on July 21, 2013 Posted in: Photo by Elena. This stained glass is over the interior entryway to Saint Vitus cathedral.
Michael the Archangel Posted by Anita on July 21, 2013 Posted in: Photo by Elena. It was interesting to compare the gothic style to the baroque style that we saw in Austria. The themes were much darker and more violent.
Saint Vitus Church Organ Posted by Anita on July 21, 2013 Posted in: Photo by Elena. We had to document the organ at each church we visited. We only wished we could hear them played.
Praha! Posted by Anita on July 21, 2013 Posted in: Photo by Elena. The view of Old Town Prague as seen from the Prague Castle.
Franz Kafka’s Street Posted by Anita on July 21, 2013 Posted in: Photo by Elena. Franz Kafka lived and worked in the little blue house on the left.