It was a cold, Friday morning when I visited the Jewish Quarter of Prague. Over the centuries, starting in the 13th century, Jews were banned from living many places within Prague, and settled into the ghetto. Today it is thriving ...
A strong smell of incense fills the air. Smoke from the incense rises to the ceiling, mixing with the sunlight streaming through ornate windows. Perhaps this is fitting, St. Vitus is an active Church, with the priests going about their daily routines.
Salzburg loves Mozart. Throughout the city, in the narrow alleys and open squares, his face can be seen in store windows and portraits.
This is the city where Mozart was born and where he spent much of his early life.
Seeing the six minarets and domes of the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (or Blue Mosque) from across the the Sultanahmet Square, the Mosque has the effect I'm sure it's architect intended; to inspire awe with its overwhelming size, majesty and splendor.