Hello,
We
are sure you already found out that
Prague is a wonderful city full of beautiful places and historical monuments.
So we decided to give you some useful information about Prague and the best
Prague’s places of interest.
First
of all, we want to tell you some basic information about Prague.
Prague
is a lovely city with rich history. You definitely know that Prague is the
capital and the largest city of the Czech Republic. It is one of the most
importatnt city in our country because it is the centre of the industry,
tourism, business, political life etc. It is also seat of the President. Prague occupies an area of
almost 500 square kilometres and it has 1.2 million inhabitants.
And
now some places of interest
The
Charles Bridge
The
Charles Bridge is an historic bridge that crosses the Vltava river. It was the
most important connection between Prague Castle and the city's Old Town and
other areas. Now is the most visited place in Prague.
Saint
Nicholas Church
The Church of Saint Nicholas is a Baroque church in the Lesser Town of Prague. It has been described as "the most impressive example of Prague Baroque". In the Church is very nice frescos by Jan Lukas Kracker and a fresco inside the 70 m high dome by František Xaver Palko. The interior is decorated with sculptures by František Ignác Platzer.
Prague
Castle
Prague
Castle is a castle complex in Prague, dating from the 9th century. It is the
official residence of the President of the Czech Republic. The Bohemian Crown
Jewels are kept within a hidden room inside it. The castle buildings represent
every architectural style, Prague Castle includes Gothic St Vitus Cathedral,
Romanesque Basilica of St. George, a monastery and several palaces, gardens and
defense towers. Most of the castle areas are open to tourists.
The
Prague astronomical clock
The Prague astronomical clock, or Prague orloj is a medieval astronomical clock located at Old Town Square . The clock was installed in 1410, making it the
third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest one still operating.
Wenceslas
Square
Wenceslas
Square is one of the main city squares and the centre of the business and
cultural communities in the New Town of Prague. Many historical events occurred
there, and it is a traditional setting for demonstrations, celebrations, and
other. The square is named after Saint Wenceslas, the patron saint of Bohemia.
It is part of the historic centre of Prague.





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