Rozhmberk nad Vltavou

Rozhmberk (or Rozmberk) nad Vltavou is a charming town in the south of Czech Republic, situated on the Vltava River not far from Cesky Krumlov. 

One of the sights here is the church of St. Nicholas.

The river is as calm as the town itself.

It's pleasant to walk among old houses.

The central point of the town is the old (dating to the 13th century) Rozhmberk Castle.

A rose was on the coat of arms of the ancient owners of the castle - the Rosenberg (in German), or Rozmberk (in Czech), family. The family name means "Mount of roses", what is really a case now.

Prague Castle

Prague Castle rising above the Vltava River is the heart of Prague.

Monumental Saint Vitus Cathedral is seen from outside of the Prague Castle complex.

Here is the main entrance into the Castle.

Within the Castle.

The Cathedral - in all majesty...

The walls.

A panorama of the city opens up before one's eyes.

Near Prague Castle a lookout tower stands on Petrin Hill.

Admirable Prague...

Staircase downtown.

Views of the Czech capital are like framed pictures. Here is Church of Saint Nicholas.

And, if you climb Petrin Hill, you may enjoy Prague Castle from above.

On the Vltava River

The beautiful capital of Czech Republic is located on the Vltava River, the longest river of the country. 

An amazing view of Prague lying on both sides of the Vltava opens up before one's eyes from Petrin Hill in the centre of the city, not far from Prague Castle.

South of the center, and also on the river, lies Vysehrad Hill, probably a location wherefrom Prague began.

A lot of bridges cross the Vltava. From Legion Bridge, for example, one can admire Prague Castle and the most famous of the city's bridges - Charles Bridge.

Prague Castle is magnificent, and, being more than 1000 years old, is still a residence of the head of the state.

The symbol of the Czech capital is Charles Bridge, with its famous statues, connecting the area of Prague Castle and the medieval part of the city - Old Town.

Whatever one looks for in Prague, it's impossible to avoid being on the Vltava River.