This family castle dates from the 1200's. Sternberg had an eight-pointed star as their arms. We then had lunch in a great restaurant. We then walked up to a large castle, the Charles Castle, or in Czech, Karl ejn - founded by Charles IV in 1348. We then walked through the small village atthe foot of the mountain, where we did some shopping for crystal, a product for which the Czechs are justly famous.
Bohemian crystal is a real treasure, and is rated some of the finest in the world.
I am looking for cut crystal decanters, which I have promised friends I will bring back, and of course a few for myself. In the evening, we went to the old town for dinner at an Italian restaurant. An interesting place. Very cold in Prauge right now, and there is a close warmth to be found in this sort of place. Anyway, we enjoyed the food, and along with my pizza, good Czech beer.