The Toy Soldiers of Prague

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'Changing of the Guard' always has such a romantic tone, especially when the soldiers are dressed in their parade ground finest.


The guards at Prague Castle proved no exception. Once home to kings (such as Good King Wenceslas) and the heart of the Bohemia Empire, the area around Prague Castle is a delightful place to wander, especially first thing of a morning before the crowds arrive.


Pomp and ceremony, precisely pressed uniforms, the flash of cameras, and in ten minutes it was all over - but a perfect way to start a day of exploring in Prague.


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