The city of hundred spires, the golden city, the mother of cities - these are the nicknames for the capital and the biggest city of the Czech Republic – Prague.
It is a seat of president, parliament, government and other supreme state and political authorities of the Czech Republic.
Prague is also a prominent centre of historical, business, financial, industrial and political life. Prague has a
large number of interesting monuments and sights. The city experienced its ”golden age” in the 14th century during the reign of Charles IV, the King of
Bohemia and Moravia and Holy Roman Emperor. Prague became a Gothic metropolis of European importance and it developed into a cultural and political centre of
Europe. In this time the city was enlarged and many important buildings and districts were built – e.g. the Charles University or New Town. The Prague most
precious monuments are e.g.: the Prague
Castle, founded in 9th century and used as a residence of the Czech kings and presidents ever since; the Saint Vitus Cathedral with tombs of the Czech kings and the crown jewels; or late Gothic Vladislav Hall. A magic view from Prague Castle of the picturesque Lesser
Town, the National Theatre, the
baroque Church of Saint Nicholas,
the famous and beautiful Charles Bridge
and other parts of Prague is really an unforgettable experience. You can also go to a very popular place visited by many tourists - Old Town Square with a large number of monuments. There you can find the statue of Master Jan Hus, the Tyn Church or the Old Town Hall from the 14th century with its well-known and admired astronomical clock. If you are looking for a special place to see, go to the Joseph`s Town which was the central point for Hebrew culture in Europe in the 17th century. The Jewish town hall,
six synagogues and the old Jewish cemetery were preserved and they are worth seeing. The Wenceslas Square is another place to
visit; it is the longest square in the Czech Republic, with the statue of the Czech prince Saint Wenceslas (national patron saint). All area of Wenceslas Square is one big shopping centre with many restaurants, banks and exchange
offices. Enclosed to the square there is the National Museum, where you can see prehistoric, historic,
numismatic, zoological and natural science collections. The best way to get to know the major sights of Prague is to go along the so-called ”Royal Road” which begins at the Powder Tower, continues through the Celetna Street, crosses the Old Town Square and
the Charles Bridge, runs through the Nerudova Street up to the Prague Castle. If you have never been to Prague, you may be astonished how much Prague inhabitants are proud of their fabulous capital town.