Prague (1. part)

Basic info capital city of the Czech Republic area: 496 km 2 population: 1,262,106 languages: Czech religion: Catholicism partition: by districts (22) Lord Mayor: MUDr. Bohuslav Svoboda

Symbols password: Praga Caput Rei publicae

Geography surface: central part of the Czech Highlands climate: warm, dry rivers: Vltava, Berounka water tank: Džbán, Hostivař conservation: 4 state nature reserves 2 protected natural monuments

Quarters New Town: on the right bank of the Vltava tourist centre is Wenceslas Square created in the 14th century National Theatre, National Museum, New Town Hall, Dancing House … Old Town: on the right bank of the Vltava centre is the Old Town Square created in the 12th century Old Town Hall with an astronomical clock …

Vyšehrad: above the right bank of the Vltava tourist centre is Vyšehrad Castle created in the 10th century St. Peter’s and Paul’s Church, Vyšehrad cemetery … Lesser side: on the left bank of the Vltava important centre is the Lesser Town Square created in the 13th century Petřín, Hunger Wall, Jesus of Prague … Hradčany: on the left bank of the Vltava tourist centre is Prague Castle created in 14th century

New Town

Old Town

Vyšehrad

Lesser side

Hradčany

Landmarks Vyšehrad: prehistoric fortification the first Czech king resided here Vyšehrad cemetery is is the final resting place of many prominent personalities

National Theatre: was opened for the first time on the the first performance was Libuše fire engulfed the theater reopening was on the has 3 curtain currently fall under the National Theater 4 different scenes

Bethlehem chapel: founded in 1391 located in the Old town preached here Jan Hus

Old Town Hall: became the first Czech town hall in 1338 complex of several buildings Astronomical Clock: was constructed in 1410 Hanuš on the south side of Old Hall tower consists of 4 parts above the dial are two windows which are moving apostles

Charles Bridge: replacing the Judith Bridge was completed in 1402 made of sandstone architect Peter Parléř connects the Old Town with Lesser Side is decorated with 31 statues and sculptures supplemented by three towers

Dusty gate: served as a gunpowder store is 65 meters high indoor is exhibition Charles court St. Nicholas church: was built in 1704–1755 previously held in the tower of the church service sonorous

Prague castle: largest ancient castle in the world from the 9th century seat of the Czech rulers St. Vitus Cathedral: part of the Prague Castle traditional spot for the coronation of Czech kings and their final resting are deposited Czech coronation jewels

Petřín: once there was a scaffold (to the 14th century) sculptures are dedicated to important Czech personalities and the victims of Communism Petřín Tower: height over 63,5 meters has 300 steps metal construction

Parliament buildings house of Parliament: senate house of representatives president of senate: Milan Štěch president of house of representatives: M. Němcová