Religious Statue in Old Town Prague, Czech Republic

Morning sun or a sign from the Big Guy upstairs?

We captured this dazzling photo while exploring the cobblestone streets beneath Prague Castle. It was late morning, so we managed to catch the bright sun just as it reflected off the shiny cross. It was perfect timing and really made the photo come alive.

There is no shortage of stunning religious statues in the historical part of central Prague. A stroll from Prague Castle across Charles Bridge and into the Old Town Square reveals hundreds of sacred statues, each with there own story and purpose. It’s one of the things we like most about the Czech Republic’s stylish capital city.

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