Starting point: Charles Bridge
The Charles Bridge (Czech: Karlův most) is a famous historic bridge that crosses the Vltava river. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the beginning of the 15th century. The bridge replaced the old Judith Bridge built 1158–1172 that had been badly damaged by a flood in 1342. It is protected by three bridge towers, two of them on the Lesser Quarter side and the third one on the Old Town side. The bridge is decorated by a continuous alley of 30 statues and statuaries, most of them baroque-style, originally erected around 1700 but now all replaced by replicas.
Lennon Wall
The Lennon Wall or John Lennon Wall has been filled with John Lennon-inspired graffiti and pieces of lyrics from Beatles’ songs since the 1980s. In 1988, the wall was a source of irritation for the communist regime. Young Czechs would write grievances on the wall and in a report of the time this led to a clash between hundreds of students and security police on the nearby Charles Bridge. The movement these students followed was described ironically as “Lennonism” and Czech authorities described these people variously as alcoholics, mentally deranged, sociopathic, and agents of Western capitalism. The wall continuously undergoes change and the original portrait of Lennon is long lost under layers of new paint. Even when the wall was repainted by some authorities, on the second day it was again full of poems and flowers. Today, the wall represents a symbol of global ideals such as love and peace.
Directions: Walk west on Charles Bridge. On the left side, there is a footpath exit. Take this and follow it to Na Kampě where you will turn left. Take a right on Hroznová and follow it as it curves. Turn right on Velkopřevorské nám. The Lennon Wall is on your right.
Church of Our Lady Victorious
The Church of Our Lady Victorious (Czech: Kostel Panny Marie Vítězné) was built in 1584 and is home of the famous Child Jesus statue called the Infant Jesus of Prague. The statue, a 16th-century depiction of infant Jesus holding a globus cruciger, was donated to the Carmelite friars in 1628 by Polyxena, 1st Princess Lobkowicz.
Directions: From the Lennon Wall, go right on Velkopřevorské nám. Curve right on to Lázeňská. At the fork in the road, go left on Maltézské náměstí. Turn right on Harantova and right again on Karmelitská.
St. Nicholas Cathedral
The Church of Saint Nicholas (Czech: Kostel svatého Mikuláše) is a Baroque church in the Lesser Town of Prague. It was built between 1704-1755 on the site where formerly a Gothic church from the 13th century stood, which was also dedicated to Saint Nicholas.
Directions: From Church of Our Lady Victorious, turn left on Karmelitská. Turn left on Malostranské nam and follow it to the right to reach the entrance to the church.
Prague Castle
Prague Castle (Czech: Pražský hrad) is a castle complex dating from the 9th century and the official residence of the President of the Czech Republic. The castle was a seat of power for kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman emperors, and presidents of Czechoslovakia. The Bohemian Crown Jewels are kept within a hidden room inside it. According to the Guinness Book of Records, Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle in the world.
Directions: From Malostranské nam, turn right on Zámecká and left on Thunovská. Veer to the right on Zámecké shody. Then turn right on Zámecké shody and right on Hradčanské nám. Here you will reach the entrance.
Novy Svet
A small, quiet street/district located near the busy area outside the Prague Castle.
The Loreto
The Loreto is a large pilgrimage destination that consists of a cloister, the church of the Lord’s Birth, a Holy Hut and the clock tower with a famous chime. Construction started in 1626 and the Holy Hut was blessed on March 25, 1631. Fifty years later the place of pilgrimage was already surrounded by cloisters to which after 1740 an upper story was added. The Face wall in Baroque style was added at the beginning of the 18th century. Today the building also hosts large collection of liturgical tools, mainly monstrances.
Directions: From Novy Svet, turn on Kapucínská which will curve to the right. Turn left on Loretánské nám.
Eternal Horizon 