Arrived in Prague yesterday afternoon in time to walk into the old section of the town. The ship is moored alongside one of the main bridges which lead into the large square where everyone (all the tourists) tends to gather. DH and I tried to see the old Jewish Cemetery but it was locked. I don't know if it is always locked or only on Saturdays but we were not the only ones to arrive at the locked gates, I reckon in the 5 mins we were there, about 30 to 40 people went to the gate as well. Maybe that is why it is locked, all the tourists walking around could attract a higher rate of possible damage. I took a photo of the visible tombstones, all crowded together in such a small area. Apparently this cemetery was the only place where Jewish People could be buried during the 15th century through to 1787.
We walked through Down Town Prague past many high end shops, to the Old Town Square. People galore, mostly tourists from every part of the world.
Elbe Princess moored on the Elbe River. There were many tourist boats sailing up and down past us. No privacy if our curtins were open!
View from our cabin window.
Tombstones seen from the closed gate
Closed gate to Jewish Cemetery
Plaques in the coblestone outside the building where these Jewish people had lived before taken away to the concentration camp at Terezina where they were murdered.
I imagine this to have been very emotional and a humbling experience. Your journey has been an eye opener and we have enjoyed sharing your experience. xx
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