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Location Guide ~ Czech Republic
Prague
The city of Prague is the jewel in the crown of the Czech Republic and is one of the fastest developing regions in all of Europe. Over the past ten years the city has transformed itself into a modern European metropolis attracting both the young and old from across the world. Streets teeming with smiling faces, lively cafes, busy bars and clubs throbbing with dancers all testify to Prague's powers of attraction for the young at heart. This magical city of bridges, cathedrals, gold-tipped towers and church domes gives a romantic and cultural atmosphere that is impossible to forget . Prague is a city of contrasts with serene green isles on the river and peaceful parks draping the city's seven hills and yet steps away there are architectural treasures and the bustling street life of the city centre.
- Prague Castle • The Estate Theatre • The Lesser Town • Charles Bridge • Kampa Island • Prague New Town • Wenceslas Square • National Museum • Charles Square • The Jewish Quarter
The river Vlatva runs through the city separating the old town on the east side from
the museums, galleries, cathedrals and the royal palace on the left side. The Old
town square, Prague's heart since the 10th century and its main market place until
the beginning of the 20th century, has been in the past the scene of great events,
both glorious and tragic. With pastel-coloured buildings of Romanesque or Gothic
origins including the Kinský Palace, the House of the Stone Bell and the ©torch
House, the Old Town Square also offers visitors a number of restaurants, cafés,
shops and galleries. Prague can be fun no matter what the season, although the
biggest party happens only once a year on New Years Eve, dozens and
hundreds of other events take place every night in every season - Prague is
never boring. With excellent transport links the city is also very easy to get round.
Prague Castle is one of the
most popular tourist attraction in Prague. It is
listed in the Guiness Book of Records
and is the largest ancient castle in the
world. Constructed in the 9th century by
Prince Booivoj, the castle transformed
itself from a wooden fortress to the
imposing form it is today. The castle has
three courtyards and has always been
the seat of Czech rulers as well as the
official residence. One of the
breathtaking and the most photogenic
views of the Castle can be seen right at
the bridgehead of the Charles Bridge.
The Estates
Theatre Built in 1783 it is Prague's oldest theatre
and one of the finest examples of Neo-classicism. Mozart's
opera "Don Giovanni" had its premiere there on 29 October
1834.
The Lesser Town was
founded in 1257 on the slopes below the Prague
castle and it is the part of
Prague least affected by
resent history. Lesser Town
Square started as a market
place and has always been
the centre of life in the Lesser
Town, however, today there
are official buildings and
restaurants. The important
buildings include the St
Nicholas Church, the Town
Hall, the Sternberg Palace
and the Smioický Palace.
Charles Bridge Named
after the Emperor Charles IV in the 19th century
the Charles Bridge is Prague's most
familiar monument. It was completed in
1400 and it connects the Lesser Town
with the Old Town. Although it is now
pedestrianised, it withstood wheeled
traffic for 600 years. There are
marvelous views of the Vltava river
Valley, the ®ofín, Stoelecký Island, the
Old Town and the Lesser Town.
Kampa Island is often known as the
Venice of Prague. Originally there were
only gardens on the island but it was
also used for washing clothes and
bleaching linen. In the 17th century the
island became well known for its pottery
markets. Today it is an elegant part of
Prague with a village-like character.
Prague New Town The carefully
planned New Town is twice as large as
the Old Town, and was mainly inhabited
by tradesmen and craftsmen. During the
late 19th century its outer fortification
was demolished and redeveloped to its
present appearance, however, it is not
particularly attractive to
tourists because of its
modern look.
Wenceslas Square - Originally a horse
market, took its
present name in the
mid-19th century. The
Square is the main
centre of modern
Prague surrounded by
shops, cinemas, office
blocks, hotels,
restaurants and cafés
National Museum Founded in 1818 as a
regional natural history museum, the
architectural symbol of the Czech
National Revival was completed in 1890
and stands at the upper part of the
Wenceslas Square. Its hall, façade,
staircase and ramp are decorated with
sculptures made by famous artists and
inside the building are many historical
paintings. There are changing
exhibitions as well as permanent
collections devoted to archaeology,
anthropology, mineralogy, natural
history and numismatics.
Charles Square - Originally a cattle market, the square was founded by Charles IV as the main centre of Prague's new side. It is the largest enclosed square in Prague and one of the largest in Europe and although it is now surrounded by busy roads it is still a nice place to sit and relax.
The Jewish Quarter - The Jewish presence in Prague dates back to the city's founding over 1,000 years ago. Prague is still filled with many Jewish historical sites that testify to its rich past as one of the major European centres of Jewish life.
