According to legend, in a time of famine a mother pelican would draw blood from her own chest and give the blood to her chicks. Thus the pelican symbol in Christianity symbolizes the sacrifice of Christ on the cross (because he gave his blood for others) as well as the Eucharist (because it represents Christ's blood and provides spiritual nourishment).
All manhole covers throughout the city as well as many street lamp bases are emblazoned with the Prague coat of arms.
so not only do you have to look up at the buildings for adornment, you have to look under your feet. They must have good chiropractors in that city :p
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