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Situated on the Vltava River in central Bohemia, Prague has been the political, cultural and economic centre of the Czech state for more than 1100 years. For many decades during the Gothic and Renaissance eras, Prague was the permanent seat of two Holy Roman Emperors and thus was also the capital of the Holy Roman Empire.
AREAS OF PRAGUE:
Andel,
Josefov,
Mala Strana,
New Town,
Old Town,
Old Town Square,
Petrin,
Vlatva River,
Wenceslas Square,
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ANDEL
Andel is a busy crossing and its immediate neighbourhood in Prague 5's central quarter of Smichov. The name means angel in the Czech language and originates from the 19th century U zlateho andela (Golden Angel) pub originally named after an angel statue in front of it. The pub's awning painting of an angel was preserved ...
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JOSEFOV
Josefov (also Jewish quarter) is a town quarter and the smallest cadastral area of Prague, today Czech Republic, formerly the Jewish ghetto of the town. It is completely surrounded by Old Town. The quarter is often represented by the flag of Prague's Jewish community, a yellow Magen David (Star of David) on a red field ...
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MALA STRANA
Mala Strana is a district of the city of Prague, and one of its most historic regions. The name translated into English literally means 'Little Side', though it is frequently referred to as 'Lesser Town', 'Lesser Quarter', or 'Lesser Side. This name derives from its position on the left (west) bank of the river Vltava ...
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NEW TOWN, PRAGUE
The New Town (Czech: Nové Mesto) is a quarter in the city of Prague in the Czech Republic. New Town is the youngest and largest of the five independent (from the Middle Ages until 1784) towns that today comprise the historic center of modern Prague. New Town was founded in 1348 by Charles IV ...
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OLD TOWN, PRAGUE
Old Town is the original place of settlement of Prague, Czech Republic. It was separated from the outside by a semi-circular moat and wall, connected to the Vltava at both of its ends. Two parts of the town are connected by Charles Bridge ...
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OLD TOWN SQUARE
Located between Wenceslas Square and the Charles Bridge, Prague's Old Town Square is often bursting at the seams with tourists in the summer. Featuring various architectural styles including the gothic Tyn Cathedral and baroque St. Nicholas Church, the square is an oasis for weary travelers ...
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PETRIN
Petrin is a hill in the center of Prague. It rises some 130 m above the left bank of the Vltava River. The hill, almost entirely covered with parks, is a favorite recreational area for the inhabitants of Prague. The hill (in German known as Laurenziberg) is featured prominently in Franz Kafka's early short story Description of a Struggle...
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VINOHADRY
Vinohrady (in English literally 'vineyards') is a cadastral district in Prague. It is so named because the area was once covered in vineyards dating from the 14th century. Vinohrady lies in the municipal and administrative districts of Prague 2, 3 and 10. From 1867 to 1968 it was called Kralovske Vinohrady ('Royal Vineyards') ...
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VLATVA RIVER
The Vltava is the longest river in the Czech Republic, running north from its source in Sumava through Cesky Krumlov, Ceske Budejovice, and Prague, merging with the Elbe at Melnik. The river is crossed by 18 bridges and runs through Prague over 31 km. Several dams were built on it in the 1950s...
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WENCESLAS SQUARE
Wenceslas Square is one of the main city squares and the centre of the business and cultural communities in the New Town of Prague. Many historical events occurred there, and it is a traditional setting for demonstrations, celebrations, and other public gatherings. The square is named after Saint Wenceslas...
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