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Seeing Prague castle up close
Chris Shirley MA FRGS Chris Shirley MA FRGS

Seeing Prague castle up close

Prague Castle stands as the centrepiece of Prague’s skyline, a majestic complex that embodies centuries of Czech history and architectural splendour.

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The fascinating National Museum in Prague
Chris Shirley MA FRGS Chris Shirley MA FRGS

The fascinating National Museum in Prague

Dinosaur bones, stunning statues, beautiful paintings, precious rocks, the National Museum in Prague is a fascinating place to absorb culture and history in a this unique part of Europe.

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The Clementinium and astronomical tower in Prague
Chris Shirley MA FRGS Chris Shirley MA FRGS

The Clementinium and astronomical tower in Prague

Having an interest in Space and the science, it seemed silly not see one of Prague’s biggest attractions in both of these subjects, the astronomical tower found inside the Clementinum.

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Seeing the magic of illusions in Prague
Chris Shirley MA FRGS Chris Shirley MA FRGS

Seeing the magic of illusions in Prague

The Illusion Art Museum in Prague, also known as the Museum of Illusions, is a captivating attraction that combines art, science, and psychology to create mind-bending visual experiences.

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Finding the John Lennon freedom wall in Prague
Chris Shirley MA FRGS Chris Shirley MA FRGS

Finding the John Lennon freedom wall in Prague

A trip to Prague in 2024 gave a unique opportunity to see one of the John Lennon memorial Walls (there are others in Hong Kong, Barcelona and Warsaw) - a significant cultural and political landmark - located in the Malá Strana district.

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