“THE GREAT TOURS: Experiencing Medieval Europe” program continues with Weekend 5 on Channel 1970, 3 pm to 4 pm on the following dates:
Saturday, October 3
Lecture 17: “Krakow—The Royal Way” Now the second city of Poland, Krakow once was the center of Polish political, economic and cultural life. Wawel Hill, overlooking the Vistula River, the seat of Polish kings, has been inhabited for at least 1,000 years.
Lecture 18: “Krakow—Crossroads of Europe” Krakow’s market square, the largest medieval square in Europe, is still the heart of city. The transfer point of several medieval trade routes, it was the economic center of the rich Polish kingdom and the crossroads of east and west.
Sunday, October 4
Lecture 19: “Prague—Freedom of Mind and Spirit” Prague has been called the most beautiful city in Europe. Its mix of medieval, Renaissance, baroque and art nouveau architecture, narrow lanes and grand squares produces an effect like no other.
Lecture 20: “Prague—Castle Hill” We climb Hradcany Hill to Prague Castle and the Cathedral of St. Vitus, the religious symbol of the Czech people. In this lecture, we will explore the history and treasures of the cathedral in detail.