Prague Castle

We had to go through security check at the main entrance prior to being allowed to go into the castle compound. This is because the castle is used as the official office of the President of Czech Republic. In fact this castle complex which dates back to the 9th century has always been the seat of power. It had been used by the kings of Bohemia and the Holy Roman Emperors. The complex which occupies an area of 750,000 sq. ft. (equivalent to 13 football fields) is certified by the Guinness Book of Records as the largest ancient castle in the world.

The main attraction in the castle probably is St. Vitus Cathedral. Its prominent Gothic design is clearly reflected in the pointed arches throughout. This is a place where the Bohemian kings and Holy Roman Emperors are interred.

Castle complex entrance is "guarded" and 
Changing of Guards is scheduled 
at 1200 noon daily.

St. Vitus cathedral

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At another remnant old block of the complex, the exhibits of armors, weapons and even torture tools  on display give a good idea of the lives during medieval time. 

It is just unthinkable how people at medieval time were so ingenious to be able to come up with tools for torture that could inflict pain and even death of unimaginable scale. The spike armchair and torture rack were two of the many on display.

In the Prague Castle complex compound which is situated

 on top of a hill, one can have a good view of the 

old town of Prague.