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I took a tour of Prague's little castle on the hill. Yes, it's the entire structure you see at the top of the hill with the red tile roofs, including the cathedral.  |
 Just like Buckingham Palace, guards are on duty at all times |
 Some of the old guards refuse to leave - Semper Fi! |
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Visitors are encouraged to try out for the OGS (Old Guard Service) |
 What's a castle without a cathedral |
 Golden Gates and all |
And yes, this is a working castle. These
are the offices of the sitting Czech president. Hence all the military
gaurds. |
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And here we have a genuine medieval space heater. Originally wood fired, they've been retrofitted with modern heaters |
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This great hall originally had a dirt and stone floor. That was because they used to have jousting matches in it. I've been to some pretty outrageous house parties where fights broke out, but never to one where the combatants were on horseback! |
These are the specially designed stairs that the horses would use to gain
entrance to the hall |
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