12-JUL-2006
Old Town Square
This photo shows the buldings on the east side of the square, Tưn Cathedral dominant among them. You can also see the Jan Hus monument, lower left.
09-JUL-2006
The Old Town Hall and the Tưn Cathedral
These two imposing buildings are placed opposite one another, at the western and eastern end of the square respectively.
04-JUL-2006
The Old Town Hall
Site of the famous Clock, of course. The tower is open for tourist traffic.
04-JUL-2006
The Astronomical Clock
It is inevitable, I suppose, that one must have a picture of this contraption in such a gallery. At the stroke of the hour, this particular spot is to be avoided at all costs due to the hordes of tourists.
05-JUL-2006
Tưn cathedral detail
The cathedral is strangely set-back from the square, so that it overlooks a row of houses in front of it. It's not a later addition either - it was built like this from the start!
12-JUL-2006
Tưn Cathedral
The towers dominate the city's skyline in this part of town.
02-JUL-2006
Tưn Cathedral in evening light
The stone takes on quite a beautiful colour in this late-evening sunlight.
02-JUL-2006
Tưn Cathedral, facade detail
A gilt Virgin Mary adorns the facade.
02-JUL-2006
Tưn Cathedral, facade detail
Lots of smaller spires decorate the big spire.
02-JUL-2006
Tưn Cathedral, facade detail
A stained-glass window, overtowering the facades of the houses in front of the cathedral.
02-JUL-2006
Old Town Square, facade details
The square is faced by a set of very beautiful old buildings.
