Prague, Czech Republic

I went on a European road trip with my son & his family, exploring 9 different countries in Europe. Along the route we visited Prague. I was especially intrigued because I love the Mission Impossible movies, and the first Mission Impossible was filmed in Prague -- on the Charles Bridge, and in Old Town Square. It was fun to get to visit these places, as well as several other beautiful and intriguing sites. The Astronomical Clock was especially interesting to me, and I wish we'd stayed in Prague long enough for me to see it go off.

St. Vitus Cathedral

This Catholic cathedral was constructed in 1344 and is part of the Prague Castle Complex. Their official website is here:

St Vitus Cathedral

The Cathedral opens at 9 am and closes at 5 pm.

Entrance costs about $18 paid for in Czech currency.

Prague Castle

The Prague Castle was built in the 9th century. It serves as the official residence of the president of the Czech Republic. The Prague Castle official website is located here:

Prague Castle

Mission Impossible IV: Ghost Protocol was filmed in one of the courtyards of the Prague Castle, doubling as the Kremlin.

Gates to the Castle Complex

View from the castle

Courtyard in the Castle Complex

Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation was filmed in this courtyard. It doubled as the Kremlin.

Charles Bridge

Charles Bridge is a medieval bridge built in the 14th century. It crosses the Vltava River. Mission Impossible I was filmed on Charles Bridge. When we visited the bridge in 2024, I purchased earrings from one of the street vendors on the bridge, and they are one of my favorite pair of earrings. The Old Town Bridge Tower at the end of the bridge connects the Charles Bridge to the Prague Old Town. You can read more about the Charles Bridge at this website:

Charles Bridge

street vendors on Charles Bridge

Manes Bridge visible from Charles Bridge

Statue of the Holy Crucifix and Calvary

Statue of Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius

Old Town Bridge Tower visible in the distance

Statue of St Vitus

Old Town Bridge Tower at the end of Charles Bridge, which connects Charles Bridge to the Old Town

Underneath Old Town Bridge Tower

Old Town Bridge Tower

Powder Tower, Prasna brana

The Powder Tower is very similar in appearance to the Old Town Bridge Tower. It is one of the original city gates in Old Town. It was built in 1475. It connects Old Town Square with Republic Square.

Powder Tower

Republic Square, Prague

Republic Square was founded in the 14th century and connects the Old Town and the New Town.

Golden Angel Suites in Republic Square

The Municipal Building in Republic Square

Powder Tower and Municipal Building

Old Town Square

Old Town Square dates back to the 10th century and serves as the major marketplace of Prague. A portion of Mission Impossible I was filmed here. The Jan Hus Monument is in the middle of the square.

St Nicholas Church in Old Town Square

Entering Old Town Square, Marian Column in view

Old Town Square with both the Marian Column and Jan Hus Monument in view

Old Town Square with the Church of Our Lady before Tyn in view

The Jan Hus Memorial in Old Town Square

The Marian Column in Old Town Square was originally built on the square in 1650, but was torn down by Prague citizens in 1918. A replica was made in 2020 and reinstalled on the same site.