Beethoven may or may not have had anything to do with this building. We can't read Czech.
Gates to the Charles Bridge, which was built in the 14th century. The birdge contains numerous beautiful religious sculptures, and remains standing strong 500 years later.
The Royal Palace and St. Vitus Cathedral from the Charles Bridge.
During the 30 Years' War, the heads of 12 anti-Hapsburg protestants were hung for public viewing from this tower. Bob could find no bones around.
This clock, built 1410, depicts the seasons, phases of the moon, and various Christian holidays. The builder, once finished, was blinded by the people who hired him to construct it because they didn't want him to repeat it elsewhere. In retribution he defenstrated into the gears of the clock, which didn't work for more than a century afterwards.
The Powder Tower built in 1475, served as a gateway for the walled city of Prague.