This year for me has been one of discovering the Czech Republic. Although, I've only been there twice, I've already fallen in love. Firstly with #Brno, then with #Prague and finally with #Pardubice. These rooftops are unmistakeably Prague but taken from a secret garden - #Vrtba - a hidden gem of a Baroque walled garden from 1720 in Lesser Town (Mala Strana), rarely seen by visitors to Prague. I spent a happy day exploring some of the hidden gardens of Prague with a guide from insightcities who are largely academics with a passion for the heritage of the cities where they are based. This one, the first on our itinerary, was both stunning and fascinating for the political leverage that its owner hoped would result from building it. As they say, a luminous glimpse into life of nobility in the 18th century and the aesthetics of #Baroque landscaping. And, when you climb to the very top courtyard with its marine-themed grotto, you are also rewarded by this beautiful vista of Prague’s cityscape. I have still to write about my last visit to Prague with #VisitCZ but was delighted to be honoured with their #Travelblogger award at #WTM2017 - apart from a great set of flights, accommodation and more that means I can go back, I'm genuinely thrilled that my writing on LondonUnattached is appreciated! #travelwriter #instatravel #travelgram#travelblog #instatbn #writetotravel #visitprague #postcardsfromtheworld #guardiantravelsnaps #ttot #tbin @czechtourism_UK #insta_prague #cezchrepublic #prague #theprettycities #alley #wonderful_prague #charlesbridge #Прага #чехия #instaprague #ig_europe

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