”Nicknames for Prague have included the mother of cities....”

Prague the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic


Situated on the bank of River Vltava in central Bohemia, the beautiful city of Prague is rich in history and lies in the heart of Europe.

  • Area: 500 km2
  • Population: 1.300.000 inhabitants
  • No. of districts: 22
  • River: Vltava

Prague CastlePrague claims to be one of the cultural centres of Europe, displaying a permanent showcase for outstanding performing artists and symphony orchestras at the city’s classical venues. The city also houses many enlightening institutions such as museums, galleries and theatres. Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic is the most important political, economic and cultural centre in the country and the seat of the President, the Government and the Parliament of the Czech Republic.

In Prague there are many outstanding national cultural monuments which are of particular interest to foreigners. They include, in particular, Prague Castle and St.Vitus´ Cathedral and the whole complex of The Old Town Square with the Town Hall, Tyn Church and Kinský Palace. The most notable secular buildings and structures are the Charles Bridge, the Carolinum, the National Theatre, the Estates Theatre and the New Town Hall. Prague also has a number of remarkable cathedrals, churches and cloisters.

The historic centre of the town comprises The Old Town (Staré Město), the Jewish Town, Josefov, the Lesser Town (Malá Strana), Hradčany, the New Town (Nové Město) and Vyšehrad; collectively these quarters form a unit of outstanding historical importance in Europe.

Charles Bridge - Prague Throughout its history Prague has been situated at the crossroads of European cultures.Charles University, founded in 1348, the oldest institution of its kind in Central Europe, is a prime example of this tradition.   Prague's musical life dates back to the Middle Ages – from Hussite chorals and Baroque organ music to the compositions of the great exponents of Czech music, Bedřich Smetana and Antonín Dvořák. The best- known orchestra is the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra. Every year in May and June, the Prague Spring International Music Festival takes place in concert halls throughout Prague. The National Theatre, built with  donations given by the entire Czech nation, has an outstanding tradition. Prague has many rich collections of creative art on display in many galleries. Prague museums also exhibit various collections of world importance. All lovers of art come into their own in Prague.

All the above mentioned facts make Prague one of the most popular destinations for foreign visitors. Prague, with an exquisitely preserved historical center, is known as the “Golden City” or “City of one hundred spires”. Prague is now among the most visited towns in the world. Many visitors come back to Prague several times in their life. For many tourists, Prague is considered the most beautiful capital city in the world…

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Prague has been the political, cultural, and economic centre of the Czech state for more than 1100 years. The city proper is home to more than 1.2 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of over 1.9 million. Since 1992, the extensive historic centre of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. Nicknames for Prague have included "the mother of cities" (Praga mater urbium, or "Praha matka měst" in Czech), "city of a hundred spires" and "the golden city".