A Few Photos from Vinohrady

I was visiting an old friend near Vinohrady, which is a neighbourhood I seldom visit because it is quite removed from the historic centre of Prague and because the walk up the hill is not very pleasant. However, it is a place worth seeing for the beautiful facades of many residential buildings.









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