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Prague
Located on the River Vltava in central Bohemia,
Prague (Czech: Praha),
is the capital and largest city in
the Czech Republic.
As of
2007,
Prague had an estimated population of 1,194,407, with
1,941,803 living in the metropolitan area.
Prague is a very popular and beautiful city with many historic buildings and sites.
It is from this heritage that many of Prague's nicknames are derived:
"the mother of cities",
"the golden city", and most especially,
"city of a hundred spires".
Prague suffered less damage during World War II than
many other cities in central Europe,
and buildings can be found in many architectural styles including
Art Noveau, Baroque, Cubist, Gothic, Neo-Classical, Renaissance, as well as modern.
Some of the famous sights of Prague include:
- The Astronomical Clock
(Czech: Pražský orloj) - A
medieval astronomical clock mountained on the southern wall of the Old Town
City Hall in Old Town Square.
- The Charles Bridge (Czech: Karluv most) - A
picturesque bridge constructed during the 14th and 15th centuries.
- The Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius - which contains a museum to the Czechoslovakian
assassins of the Nazi Reinhard Heydrich
- The Lennon Wall - a historic wall which is filled with John Lennon and
Beatles inspired graffiti.
- The Old Town (Czech: Staré Mesto)
- The Petrín lookout tower
(Czech: Petrínská rozhledna)
- A 195 foot (60 meter) observation tower, which resembles
version of Paris' Eiffel Tower,
although vastly reduced in scale. Despite its comparative small size,
because the Petrín lookout tower is located at the top of a large hill, it reaches nearly the same altitude as
the Eiffel Tower.
- Prague Castle (Czech: Pražský hrad) - which is arguably the largest castle in the world,
and dates back to 870.
- Wenceslas Square
(Czech: Václavské námestí) - The center of business and culture
in Prague's New Town.
- Žižkov Television Tower - A large television tower on the top of a hill, with an observation deck
at 325 feet (100 meters) above ground level. Sculptures of crawling babies by the Czech artist,
David Cerný, were added to the tower's pillars in
2000 as a temporary
installation, but made a permanent addition in
2001.
As well being its history, today Prague is also a center of culture. There are many theaters, museums
and galleries, and the cities hosts film, music, writers and fashion festivals and shows.
Because of its culture and historical heritage, is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations,
and the sixth most visited European city after
London,
Paris,
Rome,
Madrid and
Berlin.
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By Rick Steves
Rick Steves
Released: April 30th, 2019
Paperback (503 pages)
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Rick Steves Prague & The Czech Republic- Manufacturer: Rick Steves
- Brand: Rick Steves
- ISBN: 1641710993
- EAN: 9781641710992
Details:- Paperback
- Edition: 10
- Number of Pages: 503
- Authors: Rick Steves, Honza Vihan
- Publication Date: April 30th, 2019
- Release Date: April 30th, 2019
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By Jennifer D. Walker
Moon Travel
Released: July 30th, 2019
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Moon Prague, Vienna & Budapest (Travel Guide)- Manufacturer: Moon Travel
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- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: 1
- Number of Pages: 504
- Authors: Jennifer D. Walker, Auburn Scallon
- Publication Date: July 30th, 2019
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By DK Eyewitness
DK Eyewitness Travel
Released: August 20th, 2019
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DK Eyewitness Top 10 Prague (2020) (Pocket Travel Guide)- Manufacturer: DK Eyewitness Travel
- Brand: DK Eyewitness Travel
- ISBN: 0241364914
- EAN: 9780241364918
- PartNumber: 9780241364918
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- Edition: Revised
- Number of Pages: 160
- Author: DK Eyewitness
- Publication Date: August 20th, 2019
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By Fodor's Travel Guides
Fodor's Travel
Released: September 22nd, 2020
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Fodor's Prague: with the Best of the Czech Republic (Full-color Travel Guide)- Manufacturer: Fodor's Travel
- Brand: Fodor's Travel
- ISBN: 1640972781
- EAN: 9781640972780
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- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: 3
- Number of Pages: 320
- Author: Fodor's Travel Guides
- Publication Date: September 22nd, 2020
- Release Date: September 22nd, 2020
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By Rick Steves
Rick Steves
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Rick Steves Pocket Prague (Rick Steves Travel Guide)- Manufacturer: Rick Steves
- Brand: Rick Steves
- ISBN: 1641712031
- EAN: 9781641712033
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- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: 2
- Number of Pages: 208
- Authors: Rick Steves, Honza Vihan
- Publication Date: April 7th, 2020
- Release Date: April 7th, 2020
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By Elyse Booth
Elyse Booth
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Prague: Travel Book on Prague (Wanderlust)- Manufacturer: Elyse Booth
- ISBN: 199024100X
- EAN: 9781990241000
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- Edition: Travel ed.
- Number of Pages: 114
- Author: Elyse Booth
- Publication Date: January 8th, 2021
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By Krysti Brice
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Released: November 6th, 2013
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Prague Travel Tips: An American's Guide to Her Adopted City- Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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- ISBN: 1493621947
- EAN: 9781493621941
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- Number of Pages: 141
- Author: Krysti Brice
- Publication Date: November 6th, 2013
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By Mark Baker & Neil Wilson
Lonely Planet
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Lonely Planet Prague & the Czech Republic (Country Guide)- Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
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- ISBNs: 1786571587, 9781786571588
- EAN: 9781786571588
- PartNumber: 26734013
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- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: 12
- Number of Pages: 320
- Authors: Mark Baker, Lonely Planet, Neil Wilson
- Publication Date: November 21st, 2017
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