Prague
Prague, in Czech – Praha, is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and fourteenth-largest city in the European Union. It is also historical capital of Bohemia proper. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava River, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of nearly 2 million. The city has a temperate oceanic climate with warm summers and chilly winters.
Prague offers a compact city centre, a fascinating centuries-long history with splendid examples of Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, Renaissance and Art Nouveau architecture. What attractions you definitely cannot miss? There are lots of tourist attractions and things to do, and we made a list of 12 amazing places to visit in Prague!
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Features of Prague
- Prague has a designated UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage area of more than 8 sq. km
- More than 100 personalities famous world-wide have lived in Prague (e.g. King Charles IV, Rudolph II, J. A. Comenius, W. A. Mozart, Franz Kafka, A. Einstein, A. Pick, M. Curie-Sklodowski, etc.)
- Over 100 theatres, concert halls, galleries, etc.
- Over 10,000 local and international artists
- All hotels are situated within 5 to 30 minutes from the city centre
- Prague is a destination serviced by many airlines, with good ground connections
Prague's Historical Landmarks
- Prague Castle and Charles Bridge
- Old Town Square and the Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock
- The Jewish Muzeum
- Vyšehrad
For more information, please see these official websites (run by the city or governmental organisations):
