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Well, obviously when we talk about beautiful places of the world, how can we forget Prague! But some would say it is just the Capital city of Czech Republic and what so cool about that??? So to those who know and don't know, here we go. Czech Republic was a centre of attraction since ancient times. It is clearly shown by being the capital city of the Holy Roman Empire. Spreading over 496km2, the city is home for many attractions like Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, the Jewish Quarter, the Lennon Wall, Petřín hill, its museums, galleries, theatres etc.
If we explore through the history of Czech and Prague, it was said that Libuše and her husband, Přemysl, found the city Prague. They were the first to built a fort in the area which now is the Prague Castle. A cathedral was founded there in 1344 and by those times and earlier Prague was a place of slave market. Prague became an imperial capital under the guidance of Charles IV. Among his creations are the Charles Bridge, the New Town, Gothic Saint Vitus Cathedral and Charles University. In 1576, Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II selected Prague as his home. His reign was fair and well and famous people like astronomers Tycho Brahe and Johann Kepler, the painter Arcimboldo, the alchemists Edward Kelley and John Dee, poetess Elizabeth Jane Weston lived there during his time.
Prague was selected as the capital city for Czechoslovakia at the end of World War 1. During the times of World War 11, Prague witnessed many assassinations and destruction by Adolf Hitler. In 1993, Czechoslovakia was split and Prague became the capital of Czech Republic.
Prague can be identified as a city full of artistic inspirations. Fine examples like its national museum, Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Prague State Opera, Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague, National Gallery show that very well. And it is guessed that due to presence of such beauty with a touch of art is the reason for many film makers, singers to choose Prague as their location. The famous city attractions are, St. Vitus Cathedral which store the Czech Crown Jewels, Old Town Square, The Astronomical Clock, The vaulted Gothic Old New Synagogue, Wenceslas Square, Malá Strana, The Lennon Wall, Písek Gate, The New Jewish Cemetery in Olšany, The Metronome, The Dancing House, The Mucha Museum, The Prague Zoo, The Nusle bridge with tube for underground.
Travellers' Guide
If you planning to visit Prague, don't forget to visit these hotels too.
Arcadia ResidenceHostivitova 3, Prague 128 00, Czech Republic
+420724027525
Unitas Hotel
Bartolomejska 308/9 | Old Town of Prague, Prague 110 00, Czech Republic
+420 224230533
Aparthotel City 5
Vltavska 11/667 | Praha 5 - Smíchov, Prague 15000 , Czech Republic
+420602495529
Aria Hotel
Trziste 9, Prague 118 00, Czech Republic
00420225334111
Golden Well (U Zlate Studne)
U Zlate Studne 166 / 4 | Praha 1-Hradcany, Prague 11800, Czech Republic
00420257011213
Alchymist Residence Nosticova
Nosticova 1, Prague 11800, Czech Republic
+420 257312513
Alchymist Grand Hotel and Spa
Trziste 19 | Lesser Quarter, Prague 11800, Czech Republic
+420 257286011
Santini Residence
Nerudova 211/14 | Prague 1, Prague 118 00, Czech Republic
+420 257195111
Hotel General
Svornosti 1143 / 10 | Smichov, Prague 150 00, Czech Republic
00420 257 318 320
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