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Prague
Tourist information, pictures, and hotels for Prague, Czech Republic
 Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is located on the River Vltava, and has a population of about 1 900 000 people, including the agglomerate. The Czech name of the city is Praha. It has been the capital of the country for more than a 100 years.
Prague has been selected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992, and it has been a popular tourist destination ever since, even more than prior to that date. It is often refered to as the Golden City. Throughout centuries, prominent personalities paid homage to Prague. W. A. Mozart, L. van Beethoven, F. M. Dostoyevsky, A. Rodin, G. Apollinaire, P. I. Tchaikovsky, O. Kokoschka as well as the British Queen Elizabeth II and Pope John Paul II professed their beguilement by its attractiveness and architectural beauty. Prague represents a unique collection of historical monuments dominated by Prague Castle which towers high above the city. It merges all artistic and architectonic styles and movements. The historical core of the city is situated on both banks of the Vltava river and consists of 6 parts - formerly independent urban units unified in the 18th century. They are as follows: Stare Mesto (Old Town), Josefov (the preserved part of the former Jewish Town - today part of the Old Town), Nove Mesto (New Town), Mala Strana (Lesser Town), Hradcany and Vysehrad. Naturally, most of the historical monuments, museums and galleries are concentrated there. Prague was bomb raided by the allies towards the end of the Second World War, but not nearly as badly as some other cities in the region. Many buildings and factories were hit by bombs, and only some of them were rebuilt after the war. For your stay in Prague, we recommend the following hotels, pensions and apartments: 1. Hotel Esplanade***** One of the nicest hotels in Prague city center, built in art nouveau style. 2. Hotel Sieber**** A small and very elegant hotel for business and tourist clients alike. 3. Hotel Salvator*** Close to the old town square of Prague, with a very nice restaurant. 4. Hotel Otto*** Small and neat hotel in the 5th district, with easy access to the center by public transportation. Great room rates. 5. Hotel Petr*** 2 tram stops away from the center, competitive rates. 6. Aparthotel Cikada*** Great choice if you are coming by car to Prague. The hotel has a swimming pool. 7. Krásova Apartmenthouse Fully equipped 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Very popular. | |
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City/region features: * the Prague Castle * Golden Alley * Charles Bridge * Old Town Square * Týn * Old Town Hall * Old Town Astronomical Clock * the Church of St.Nicholas * the Cathedral of St.Vitus * the National Theatre * Wenceslas Square * National Museum * Vyšehrad * the Černín Palace * Loreta * Prague Zoo * Kampa * Prague Botanical Garden * Stromovka Park |
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