Where do you feel that sense of timelessness and survival the most?
You have to talk about the Charles Bridge, which is a stunning bridge with about 20 to 30 statues that go along either side of it. From that point, you can see the castle that looks down on the city. I also remember that on one side of the bridge there is a wonderful wall that is dedicated to John Lennon. It's a wall of graffiti with a picture of John Lennon, and around it everyone has written graffiti in '60s hippie fashion. It still survives, and people still add to it today.

People congregate on and around the Charles Bridge day and night, right?
Yeah, but really the whole of the central city is very much Old Town, which has got an incredible clock face. It's made up of astrological charts and things. Old Town Square is really just the very heart of the city, a wonderful labyrinth of old shops and architecture that dates back to the twelfth century. Everyone hangs out there and, of course, along the bridge as well. The very romantic and beautiful thing about the bridge is that you can look up at the castle. Also, a trip to the castle is great; you have a vantage point and you can see the city. By either day or night, it is stunning. The area is fairly touristy, and I would say it's good for a beer, but if you really want to discover the city, I would go out some more and just get lost in the labyrinth of smaller streets.

Prague Castle is actually a sprawling complex that includes other landmarks, like the St. Vitus, St. Wenceslas, and St. Adalbert Cathedral. You could spend several days there, it seems.
The Prague Castle is fantastic. There are lots of amazing art deco stained-glass works up there. There are some wonderful boutiquey hotels that are cheap and cheerful, and they look over the city. And the castle is spectacular at night. There are little restaurants and bars in that area, as well, but you have to have a strong pair of legs with good calf muscles. A lot of people congregate there. It's a very beautiful, several-minute stroll out of the city.