 Prague lies in the middle of Bohemia.  It is situated on the river Vltava.  Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic.  It has been the capital of the country since  Its population is about  Prague is the a political, cultural and economical center of the Czech Republic.  Prague historical center was put on the UNESCO world cultural heritage list.

 Prague is rich in history.  During the thousand years of its existence, the city grew from the settlement to the multicultural capital of the Czech Republic.  Many famous people were born in Prague.  Many world-known personalities lived or spent some time in Prague, e.g. Mozart, Beethoven, Einstein etc.  Prague is a popular place of many important international festivals, conferences and trade fairs.

Prague is sometimes called: "Prague of Hundred Spires“ "Golden Prague", "The Mother of Cities“ Maybe because of its numerous historical monuments, its church towers and domes.

 Prague is the seat of the president, parliament, government and other highest state and political bodies of the Czech Republic.  Prague became a center of European importance during the reign of the king and emperor Charles IV. who established the New Town and Charles University in  The Charles University is the oldest and largest in the Czech Republic.

 Prague is an important transport junction.  There is the national airport – Ruzyně.  There is a net of buses and trams.  There is also an underground.

 The old center of Prague consists of five historical districts: 1. The Old Town 2. The New Town 3. The Jewish town (Josefov) 4. The Lesser Town 5. Hradčany

Wenceslas SquareNational Museum  Wenceslas Square is the heart of the city.  It is an important shopping and cultural center.  At the top of the square is St Wenceslas Monument.  National Museum is at the top of the Wenceslas square.  National Museum is a building of Neo- Renaissance style.  You can see historical as well as biological collections there.

Charles BridgePowder Tower  The most famous bridge  It was built by Charles IV.  It is a unique open-air gallery of Baroque statues.  It is a monumental Gothic entrance tower for the Old Town.  It is one of the symbols of Prague.

The Petřín TowerPrague Orloj  This tower gives one of the best views of the whole city.  It is 60 meters tall.  There is a mirror maze on the top of the Petřín Hill.  Prague Orloj is an astronomical clock with special mechanism.  It is the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world.  Only this astronomical clock are still working.

Prague CastleSt Vitus Cathedral  Prague Castle is a block of palaces.  In the past it was the seat of Czech Kings.  Since 1918 it has been the seat of the president, government and parlimaent.  St Vitus Cathedral was designed by Petr Parler and Matthias of Arras.  There are the tombs of Czech kings underground.

The National Theatre  The National theatre is known as the Alma Matter of Czech opera.  It is the national monument of the Czech history and art.  It is the most important Czech cultural institution.

 What do you know about Prague?  Is Prague a young city with no history?  Can you tell me something about the Prague Castle?  Do you know some basic information about the Charles University?  Which places have you visited in Prague?  Have you ever visited the National Museum and the National theatre?  Would you like to live in our capital city?  How often do you visit Prague and why?  Try to compare living in Prague and in your own town.

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