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Golden City
Prague's old town preserves an exceptionally cohesive historic townscape with its hundred spires, Gothic facades and Baroque palaces, which survived World War II almost undamaged and earned it the nickname Golden City.
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Charles Bridge
The stone bridge over the Vltava, built in the 14th century under Emperor Charles IV, is lined with 30 Baroque saint statues and is one of the most photographed and lively landmarks in the entire city.
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Prague Castle
With an area of about 70,000 square meters, Prague Castle is recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the largest coherent castle complex in the world, housing both the seat of the president and the imposing St. Vitus Cathedral.
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Astronomical Clock
The medieval astronomical clock on the Old Town Hall shows the time as well as the position of the sun and moon, and every hour a mechanical parade of figures with the twelve apostles draws crowds of onlookers to the Old Town Square.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Prague
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How do I get to Prague?
Václav Havel Airport is located about 17 kilometers from the center and is served by numerous European cities several times a day, with a bus reaching the center in about 35 minutes.
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Why is Prague called the Golden City?
Prague's old town preserves an exceptionally cohesive historic townscape with its hundred spires, Gothic facades and Baroque palaces, which survived World War II almost undamaged and earned it the nickname Golden City.
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How old is the Charles Bridge in Prague?
The stone bridge over the Vltava, built in the 14th century under Emperor Charles IV, is lined with 30 Baroque saint statues and is one of the most photographed and lively landmarks in the entire city.
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Why is Prague Castle the largest castle complex in the world?
With an area of about 70,000 square meters, Prague Castle is recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the largest coherent castle complex in the world, housing both the seat of the president and the imposing St. Vitus Cathedral.