Prague is the capital and
largest city of the
Czech Republic.
[4] 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 over 2.3 million.
[5] The city has a
temperate oceanic climate with warm summers and chilly winters.
Prague has been a political, cultural and economic centre of Europe and particularly central Europe during its 1,100 year existence. For centuries, during the
Gothic and
Renaissance eras, Prague was the permanent seat of two
Holy Roman Emperors and thus was also the capital of the
Holy Roman Empire. Later it was an important city in the
Habsburg Monarchy and the
Austro-Hungarian Empire, and after
World War I became the capital of
Czechoslovakia. The city played major roles in the
Protestant Reformation, the
Thirty Years' War, and in 20th-century history, during both World Wars and the post-war Communist era.
Prague is home to a number of famous cultural attractions, many of which survived the violence and destruction of twentieth century Europe. Main attractions include the following:
Prague Castle, the
Charles Bridge,
Old Town Square, the
Jewish Quarter, the
Lennon Wall, and
Petřín hill. Since 1992, the extensive historic centre of Prague has been included in the
UNESCO list of
World Heritage Sites.
Prague boasts more than ten major museums, along with countless theatres, galleries, cinemas, and other historical exhibits. Also, Prague is home to a wide range of public and private schools, including the famous
Charles University. Its rich history makes it a popular tourist destination, and the city receives more than 4.1 million international visitors annually, as of 2009
[update].
[6][7] Prague is classified as a
global city.- Wikipedia
Places Of Interest:
Charles Bridge
Prague Castle
Sedlec Ossuary