Prague: Of castles, gargoyles and medieval towers

A view of the Prague Castle and the historic Charles Bridge lit up at night. (Picture courtesy: Mad Art Photography)

Updated on: Jan 31, 2016 10:14 AM IST

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A view of the Prague Castle and the historic Charles Bridge lit up at night. (Picture courtesy: Mad Art Photography)

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The Prague Castle is not a single structure, but a cluster of churches, medieval towers and museums. (Picture courtesy: Mad Art Photography)

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A picturesque sight of Prague visible from the Charles Bridge. Before these bridges were constructed, the Charles Bridge was the only connecting route from the castle to the Old Town square. (Picture courtesy: Mad Art Photography)

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The historic Charles Bridge hosts 30 statues which attribute an almost eerie and gothic look to the centuries-old structure. (Picture courtesy: Mad Art Photography)

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The ‘Church of our lady before Tyn’ is situated at the Old Town square. Its two conical columns symbolise a feminine and a masculines structure visible in their unequal sizes, according to the locals. (Picture courtesy: Mad Art Photography)