A walk in the mist 3: Castly things

Fortunately the spell in the Soviet past was short, and we move further back into the past.

 I do love a gnarly tree.

 This looks like a cosmonaut, but must just be an airman.  Pretty futuristic looking, though, and right next to the observatory.

 THIS observatory.

 A funicular.  I think it takes you to the castle.  I may have to investigate more if I have time later.

Not THE castle, which is much grander, but castl-ish.

 Dunno what this is, but you can pay to go up it.  As it was so misty (and I had to get back) I didn't try today.  I did try to use the bathrooms (or WC as they call them here, although I'm not sure how you say it) but they demanded money and I figured I could hold it.

 There was a little museum in the basement.

 There are so many splendid buildings that look vaguely abandoned.  I think Czechs spend the money on public transport and healthcare, the crazy bastards.

 There was money for paint on this.

 Who were they trying to keep out?