Museum of Decorative Arts

model showing the building of the Charles Bridge, 15th c.

Cooler today and we were slow to get out of the apartment.  Our first stop was St. Nicholas Church in nearby Old Town, with it's Baroque facade and sumptuous interior. We located the Clementinum, formerly a Jesuit College, which now houses the National Library.  We were looking for the entrance to the tower but were unsuccessful.  On to the Charles Bridge (once again), and the related Museum which provides a history of the building of the bridge in the late 14th century.  Quite an amazing feat, and most of the original bridge still stands.  Information on recent renovation of the roadway and some of the arch supports was included.

Harrach Glasswork vases from 1900

Our main destination for today was the Museum of Decorative Arts.  Perhaps we should have known better than to undertake this major exhibition at 12:30, but we did our best to see both the special exhibit of Glass from the Harrach Glassworks, and the main collections which included more glass, porcelain, metalwork, jewelry, clocks, books and posters, clothing, and desks and cabinets.  We broke away at 2:15, picked up some lunch supplies at a slightly larger market (we have been buying beer and milk at Mini-markets which certainly meet the definition of mini.) and returned to our room for lunch.  Then a rest until the rain struck. If the rain eventually stops, Rob may head out for a walk, but I'll take the night off.