Karlovy Vary

2011-04-20T10:29:00.000+05:30

Karlovy Vary is a spa city situated in western Bohemia, Czech Republic, on the confluence of the rivers Ohře and Teplá, approximately 130 km (80.78 miles) west of Prague. It is named after King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, who founded the city in 1370. It is historically famous for its hot springs (13 main springs, about 300 smaller springs, and the warm-water Teplá River).

We can see more info on the page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karlovy_Vary

these are some photos which I have taken when I had been to this place on April-16-2011.

Thanks,

Santhu

A visit to Kutna Hora

2011-03-13T17:02:00.003+05:30

The bone Church in Kutna Hora, near Prague

Kostnice is a one place which we should not miss when we visit Prague. It just looks like a regular church from outside.

But there is something more. The complete building is decorated by human bones. You will just get shocked looking at so many bones. One question which immediately comes in your mind is where all these bones came from.

The bones came from victims of the 14th plague and the 15th-century Bohemian Wars; both events left thousands dead, who were buried in mass graves on the church's site. As the area developed, the bones were uncovered, and the local monks came up with this idea of how to put the bones to use.

These are some snaps which I have taken when we visited this place recently.

Its my world

Karlovy Vary

A visit to Kutna Hora