Prague
The ancient city of Prague hugs the hills rising from the river Vltava. Rows of steeples stacked on onion domes pierce the sky, a spectacle that has earned Prague the moniker "The City of a Thousand Spires."
Prague has seen many wars and conflicts over its long history, but today it is only hordes of tourists that pound its cobblestone streets.
There is much to see of religious interest in Prague, including a Gothic cathedral, countless interesting churches, sites associated with the pre-Luther reformer Jan Hus, and a historic Jewish Quarter that is home to the oldest synagogue in Europe.
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Old-New Synagogue
Dating from 1270, this is Europe's oldest active synagogue. According to legend, angels brought stones from King Solomon's Temple to build the synagogue, and the same angels still protect it. |
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St. Vitus Cathedral
Located inside Prague Castle, this gorgeous Gothic Cathedral has a long history that extends from its founding in the 10th century to its final completion in 1929. |
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