The Prague Castle (or Wiki site) is the largest coherent castle complex in the world, according to the Guinness Book of World Records... This is also the official residence and office of the president of the Czech Republic. It took almost one day to explore the Castle. As I have zero knowledge about Christianity architecture (Gothic style? or Renaissance style??), please visit the links above...
This is the tomb of John of Nepomuk in St. Vitus Cathedral. You have to pay to see it... It's Prague, you know.
It caught my eye as I like shiny metallic colors.
You can also meet him in Charles Bridge. He is a national saint of the Czech Republic and is often portrayed with a halo of five stars, the palm of martyrs. He also carries s cross (crucified Jesus). This statue is the oldest on the bridge.
In 1393, he was thrown into the Vitava river at the site where his statue is currently standing.
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| Iron Forged Grid with St. John Nepomuk carving |
The great majority of tourists come to touch him, anticipating to bring good fortune and ensuring to return to Prague soon.
Me?
Of course, I did not touch him.
Yoshiさん こんにちは。
ReplyDeleteゴシックと形容詞がつく小説だったり、ファッションだったりは
なんとなくイメージできてるつもりでいましたが、そんな
甘っちょろいもんではありませんでした。
これこそが本物のゴシックなんでしょう
跪いて見上げた彼女らの顔が、めっちゃ怖いんですけど・・・
Marvelous sculptural works.
ReplyDeleteI loved the photos! As much as I loved the comments! :) Well done Yoshi !
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