Central Europe 2014 - Prague (Czech Republic)

Charles Bridge (Karluv Most), Mala Strana

Charles Bridge (Karluv Most), Mala Strana

view of Charles Bridge over the Vltava River

dinner in an underground bunker setting

high steps leading to Hradcany (Prague Castle)

St. Vitus Cathedral

inside St. Vitus Cathedral

morning light at the prayer altar, St. Vitus Cathedral

stained glass windows of St. Vitus Cathedral

near the entrance of St. Vitus Cathedral

St. Nicholas Cathedral

St. Nicholas Cathedral

view of Prague city

inside Prague Castle compounds

view from Prague Castle

Theology Hall, Strahov Library

Philosophy Hall, Strahov Library

Astronomical Clock, Stare Mesto (Old Town Square)

Stare Mesto (Old Town Square)

silhouette of Prague Castle during twilight time

Gargoyles of Charles Bridge at dusk

Stare Mesto (Old City) in night light

Central Europe 2014 - Budapest (Hungary)

*Note: This post is still currently works in progress. I'm posting the pictures of the places I've visited before I forget. I'll find some time off my busy schedule along with some inspiration to do the write up. Enjoy the pictures for the time being.

Keleti Train Station

upon arrival at the train station

arrival at Budapest after a rail journey from Vienna

our hotel room in downtown Budapest

Dohany Street Synagogue, Jewish Quarter

Anker Palota, Ferenc Square

St. Stephen's Basilica

view of the St. Stephen's Basilica from the inside

main prayer hall and the altar of St. Stephen's Basilica

Szechenyi Chain Bridge accross the Danube river linking the Buda and Pest districts

Chain Bridge

Parliament House as seen from the River Danube

Matthias Church

inside Matthias Church Main Prayer Hall

Fisherman's Bastion on the Buda side

looking over to the Pest side accross the river Danube from Fisherman's Bastion lookout point

overlooking Church of the Lady Buda Castle

Church of the Lady Buda Castle. Notice the unique motifs on the church's roof

Hungarian State Opera

Hungarian State Opera

classical night at the Hungarian State Opera

Gresham Palace hotel (operated by Four Seasons)

inside the Gresham Palace Four Seasons hotel

Central Europe 2014 - Bratislava (Slovakia)

Bratislavsky Hrad - Bratislava Castle

arriving at Bratislava train station

Bratislava old town

Michalska brana - Michael's Tower

Michael’s Tower is one of the dominant landmarks of Bratislava’s city center

in the centre of the Hlavne Namestie (old town square)

beautiful girl on the bench, Hviezdoslavovo Namestie

Cumil sunken man

putting on a magic hat, Hlavne Namestie

pretty girl at the cafe watching the city go by, Hlavne Namestie

unique Goulash dish served in a breadbowl

view of the Danube river from atop the fortress - Bratislava Castle

Magic Mirror on the Wall - Bratislava Castle

Dungeon in the Bratislava Castle

view of the Danube river and the surrounding plains from atop the castle

view of the castle from the old city

St. Martin's cathedral near Bratislava Castle

Bratislava Castle dominates the city's skyline

till we meet again, Bratislava