The most interesting places in
Prague
Julie Kabeláčová,
Mariya Fedoranych
Content
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Interesting places
Interesting places
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Charles bridge
Bethlehem Chapel
Prague castle
Town Square with Astronomical Clock
National Theatre
Vyšehrad
Charles Bridge
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It is the oldest bridge in Prague
and at the same time for many of
us the most beautiful in the world.
Charles Bridge connects Old
Town with Lesser Town.
Foundation stone was laid in 1357
by Charles IV himself. The bridge
is 516 meters long and 9.5 meters
wide.
Most decorated 30 sculptures and
statues, most of which comes
from the period 1706-1714.
Charles Bridge
Bethlehem Chapel
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is a national cultural
monument. Chapel can be
found in Prague - Old
Town, south-east near the
Charles Bridge. The
chapel was built in 1391
and since 1402 in the
chapel of Master Jan Hus
preached. From 1414 he
worked in the chapel of
Jacob of Mies, founder of
the communion in both. In
1786 the chapel was
demolished and in 19501952 restored
Bethlehem Chapel
Prague Castle
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is a castle in Prague where the Kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman Emperors and
presidents of Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic have had their offices.
The Bohemian Crown Jewels are kept here. Prague Castle is one of the biggest
castles in the world (according to Guinness Book of Records the biggest
ancient castle) at about 570 meters in length and an average of about 130
meters wide.
The most interisting buildings are:
ChurchesSt. Vitus Cathedral)
St. George's Basilica,
St. George's Convent
All Saints Church
St. Cross Chapel
PalacesOld Royal Palace
Belvedere or Royal Summer Palace
GardensRoyal Garden
Riding School Terrace Garden
Paradise Garden etc…
Prague Castle
Prague Astronomical Clock (Prague
orloj)
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is a medieval astronomical
clock located in Prague. The
Orloj is mounted on the
southern wall of Old Town City
Hall in the Old Town Square
and is a popular tourist
attraction.
The Orloj is composed of three
main components: the
astronomical dial, representing
the position of the Sun and
Moon in the sky and displaying
various astronomical details;
"The Walk of the Apostles", a
clockwork hourly show of
figures of the Apostles and
other moving sculptures; and a
calendar dial with medallions
representing the months
Prague Astronomical Clock (Prague
orloj)
National Theatre
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The National Theatre is known as the Alma Mater of Czech
opera, and as the national monument of Czech history and art.
The National Theatre belongs to the most important Czech
cultural institutions, with a rich artistic tradition which was
created and maintained by the most distinguished personalities
in Czech society. This tradition helped to preserve and develop
the most important features of the nation– the Czech language
and a sense for a Czech musical and dramatic way of thinking.
Today the National Theatre consists of three artistic
ensembles–opera, ballet and drama–which alternate in their
performances in the historic building of the National Theatre, in
the Theatre of the Estates and in the Kolowrat Theatre. All
three artistic ensembles select their repertoire not only from
the rich classical heritage, but in addition to local authors they
focus their attention on modern world output
National Theatre
Vyšehrad
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is a castle located in the Czech
Republic, built in the 10th
century, on a hill over the Vltava
River. Situated within the castle
is the Basilica of St Peter and
St Paul, as well as the
Vyšehrad Cemetery, containing
the remains of many famous
people from Czech history,
among them Antonín Dvořák,
Bedřich Smetana and Karel
Čapek.
Vyšehrad and the area around
it became part of the capital city
in 1883. The area is one of the
cadastral districts of the city.