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About Prague
Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is one of the most architecturally stunning and best-preserved cities in all of Europe. Known as the "City of a Hundred Spires," it escaped the widespread bombing of World War II and emerged with its medieval, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Art Nouveau heritage almost entirely intact. Today it is one of the most visited cities on the continent.
A Brief History
Prague has been inhabited since at least the Paleolithic era. It became the capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia and, in the 14th century under Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, grew into one of the largest and most important cities in Europe. The city later played a central role in the Protestant Reformation and was the flashpoint for both the Thirty Years' War and, in the 20th century, the Prague Spring of 1968 — a brief period of political liberalization crushed by a Soviet invasion.
Old Town and Astronomical Clock
Prague's Old Town Square is one of the most beautiful public spaces in Europe. At its center stands the Old Town Hall with its famous Astronomical Clock — the Orloj — built in 1410 and still functioning today. Every hour, on the hour, a mechanical procession of the Twelve Apostles emerges from the clock face to the delight of gathered crowds. The twin Gothic towers of the Týn Church loom dramatically over the square.
Prague Castle and Charles Bridge
Dominating the city skyline from its hill above the Vltava River, Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle complex in the world and has been the seat of Bohemian kings, Holy Roman Emperors, and Czech presidents. Charles Bridge, a medieval stone bridge adorned with 30 Baroque statues of saints, connects the Old Town to the Lesser Town and is one of the most atmospheric places in Europe to walk at dawn.
Beer Culture
The Czech Republic has the highest beer consumption per capita in the world, and Prague is its beating heart. Czech lager — particularly Pilsner Urquell and Kozel — is served in traditional beer halls called pivnice, where the atmosphere is convivial, the food is hearty, and the beer is poured to a precise art.
Why Visit Prague?
Prague is a fairy tale made real. Its towers and turrets, its cobblestone lanes and candlelit wine bars, its concert halls echoing with Dvořák and Mozart — all combine to create a city of extraordinary romantic power. Prague is a city that rewards every visitor who takes the time to wander beyond the famous sights and discover its quieter, more intimate magic.
A Brief History
Prague has been inhabited since at least the Paleolithic era. It became the capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia and, in the 14th century under Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, grew into one of the largest and most important cities in Europe. The city later played a central role in the Protestant Reformation and was the flashpoint for both the Thirty Years' War and, in the 20th century, the Prague Spring of 1968 — a brief period of political liberalization crushed by a Soviet invasion.
Old Town and Astronomical Clock
Prague's Old Town Square is one of the most beautiful public spaces in Europe. At its center stands the Old Town Hall with its famous Astronomical Clock — the Orloj — built in 1410 and still functioning today. Every hour, on the hour, a mechanical procession of the Twelve Apostles emerges from the clock face to the delight of gathered crowds. The twin Gothic towers of the Týn Church loom dramatically over the square.
Prague Castle and Charles Bridge
Dominating the city skyline from its hill above the Vltava River, Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle complex in the world and has been the seat of Bohemian kings, Holy Roman Emperors, and Czech presidents. Charles Bridge, a medieval stone bridge adorned with 30 Baroque statues of saints, connects the Old Town to the Lesser Town and is one of the most atmospheric places in Europe to walk at dawn.
Beer Culture
The Czech Republic has the highest beer consumption per capita in the world, and Prague is its beating heart. Czech lager — particularly Pilsner Urquell and Kozel — is served in traditional beer halls called pivnice, where the atmosphere is convivial, the food is hearty, and the beer is poured to a precise art.
Why Visit Prague?
Prague is a fairy tale made real. Its towers and turrets, its cobblestone lanes and candlelit wine bars, its concert halls echoing with Dvořák and Mozart — all combine to create a city of extraordinary romantic power. Prague is a city that rewards every visitor who takes the time to wander beyond the famous sights and discover its quieter, more intimate magic.