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Golden Lane, Prague Castle ~ Wordless Wednesday



Golden Lane ~  named after the goldsmiths who lived here in the 17th Century, this short narrow street is one of the most picturesque in Prague.  One side of the lane is lined with tiny, brightly painted houses which are built right into the arches of the Castle walls.  The ceilings of these cottages are quite low, the houses narrow and small giving  the impression that the people of those days were rather small in size.








The Tailor's house











Another house with a baby cot













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  1. Mae TravelsMay 15, 2014 at 8:01 AM

    I love the reflections of daily life shown in these interiors. Sewing machine by the bed...dishes in the china cabinet... very beautiful!

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  2. ann lowMay 15, 2014 at 4:29 PM

    Cheah, Lovely pictures and let me learn more of Prague after this post :)

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