This photograph will be on display at the Galleri Bellman in Stockholm, Sweden starting July 11, 2014 … It is part of a group exhibit but I am happy to say that it was chosen by jury panel to be included.. I will be there for opening night.. 1st trip to Stockholm too, so more good news.
About an hour from Prague is the village of Kutna Hora – Home to the Sedlec Ossuary, also known as the Church of Bones. The Sedlec Ossuary is a small chapel located below the Cemetry Church of All Saints in Sedlec. It is estimated to contain the skeletons of between 40,000 and 70,000 people. Many of these have had the bones arranged to form decorations and furnishings for the chapel, including the Swarzenberg Coat of Arms and the signature of Rint. There is also a large chandelier in the center of the room that contains , at least one of, every bone in the human body.
The Ossuary is open every day except Christmas Day and the entrance fee is nominal..only 90 Czk for adults and 60 czk for students.
The easiest way to get to Kutna Hora is by train from Prague. Trains leave the main train station in Prague about every 2 hours and takes about an hour to get to the main station in Kutna Hora. You can transfer there to the local train that takes you to Sedlec stop.
You can stop by the UNESCO listed Cathedral of our Lady as you walk through town to the Ossuary.. Granted, the tour of the Ossuary doesn’t really take that long, but luckily, Kutna Hora is only a short walk or bus ride from the suburb..
In Kutna Hora you can visit a myriad of churches and cathedrals, including the Cathedral of St. Barbara, walk through the colorful streets of the center of the village, stop for lunch or cappucino at a local eatery, or just enjoy the sights of this beautiful gem of a city.
10 Must See Sights in Kutna Hora, Czech Republic
1. Cathedral of St. Barbara
2. Jesuit College
3. Church of Our Lady Na Nameti
4. Cisterncian Monastary with the Cathedral of Assumption of Our
Lady (In Sedlec )
5. Cemetary Chapel with Ossuary (Sedlec Ossuary)
6. Knight’s House
7. Church of St. John of Nepomuk
8. Stone Fountain
9. Italian Court
10. St. Jame’s Church
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I love walking through Kyiv on a clear and sunny day.. There is no telling when something will just beg to be photographed.. such as this street scene of an apartment building with all the different balconies..all unique…just like the city itself.
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St. Michael’s Golden Domed Monastery and Mykhailivska Square
St. Michaels’ Golden Domed Cathedral and Mykhailivska Square .. A beautiful cathedral just a short walk from the Maidan (Independence Square) and a great stop on the way to Andrew’s Descent (Andriyivsky Uzviz in Ukrainian)
Arles, France.. one of my favorite places in Europe..When the sun starts to set, it lights up all the buildings on the east bank..
Buda Castle and Chain Bridge …
The view of Buda from the Pest side of the river was absolutely amazing.. especially at night. You can see why it is one of the prettiest places in Europe…
Amusement park on Tibidabo Hill .. Not only a fun place to visit but it offers some really nice views of the city below..
Wawel Castle and Cathedral
It was a nice leisurely stroll through town from the hotel to the base of Wawel Hill.. The hill still has remnants of the old castle walls, covered in ivy.
Entrance to castle grounds
Through the arch , the path winds around to the gates across a wide avenue that affords some scenic views of the river and city below..
Overlooking the River
Wawel Hill is in Krakow, which was, at one time, the capital of Poland .Wawel Cathedral and Wawel Castle stand on Wawel Hill. Wawel Castle was built during the reign of Casimir III the Great during the mid 1300’s. It occupies the top of a limestone hill overlooking the Vistula River. It has been rebuilt and added to several times in it’s history.
At the base of Wawel Hill is the cave that, as legend tells, served as the den of the Wawel Dragon.
St.Mary’s Cathedral
I landed at the airport in Katowice because it was the only non-stop flight from Kiev that landed anywhere close to Krakow, not realizing the transfer to the hotel would take longer than the flight.. An hour and 37 minutes later, I arrived my hotel, The Hotel Pollera situated in Old Town about a 5 minute walk to the main square.
Main Square
It was cool and a little cloudy with evidence of fresh rain. Even though it was almost 10 PM, the square was awash with people. There seemed to be more revelers than tourist and even more ladies advertising the benefits of the local “Gentlemen’s” clubs than revelers.
I was tired so after a brief walk and several photos, I returned to the hotel with a plan to start exploring this beautiful city, first thing in the morning.
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