Photo: Marionette Puppets Prague Castle

A shop window in the Golden Lane of the Prague Castle in the Czech Republic displays many different types of marionette puppets.

Golden Lane at the Prague Castle in the Czech Republic is an interesting part of the castle area to see. This small street is home to eleven historic houses some which are small quaint shops and others that have displays of armoury that was used in the fifteenth century. This particular shop has an incredible selection of marionette puppets on exhibit that were handcrafted.Each one has different clothing and facial features so you know that a great deal of time was put in to making these puppets. There is a real art in creating marionette puppets of this caliber so when you see the prices of some of them while visiting Prague Castle, try not to be alarmed.The other trick to the puzzle of these puppets is to be able to work them properly. There is a difference between moving them up and down and one that takes a lot of talent to create the true effects of what these marionettes can do.Puppet ... continue below the picture...

... theatres are high on the list of things to do and see while visiting Prague in the Czech Republic, as some of the world's finest puppeteers are found here. A variety of shows are always being performed by marionette puppets and you can choose the one that best suits you.Marionette puppets make a great gift especially for children as performing puppet shows is a favorite past time had by many kids. As adults and as kids, everybody loves a good puppet show.Puppet shop in the Golden Lane of the Prague Castle, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe.