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Prague Travelling to Prague
Travelling to Prague
www.prague-info.cz
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Prague is one of Central Europe's most enchanting

cities. The Vlatava River winds through the many
districts, that each hold unique architectural gems,
impressive squares, lush oases and everything else
you could hope for in a big city.
Paying a visit to Prague is paying a visit to one of

Europe's oldest cultural cities. In the streets of the
old districts, you can see fascinating buildings and
historical sights, where emperors and kings have left
their mark on the city.
The Old Town and the New Town on one side of

the river, and the Mala Strana and Prague Castle on
the other side, all offer various experiences from the
periods in which they were built; but you will also
come across modern rows of shopping streets,
colourful attractions and experimental modern
architecture, which are exciting contrasts to the
Gothic and Baroque architectural influences, that are
very visible in Prague.
Many historical sights outside the city are in close

proximity to it. A trip through the environs of
Prague will allow the opportunity to get a
perspective on the visit. You can experience
everything from the castles of the countryside nobles
overlooking the wealthy provincial towns, to the
fashionable accommodations that dominate in the
spa city Karlovy Vary.
Happy travelling!
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Prague Historical outline
Historical outline In the coming centuries, the battle between various

Protestant groups and the Catholic Church
continued, but in 1526 the Catholic House of
The Czech history of Prague started with the
Hapsburg ascended the throne, which put a damper
immigration around the year 500. Prague Castle was
on the sporadic battles.
founded during the 800s, and was the first actual
urban formation. Prague was fast becoming a part of
With the Hapsburgs and the close connection to
the Great Moravian Empire.
Austria-Hungary, Prague experienced a major
resurgence, especially during Rudolf II in the period
In 921 Prince Wenceslas, who is a national saint of
1576-1611.
Czechoslovakia, came to power. During the 930s he
introduced the Christian faith in Prague, and where
Prague became Rudolf II's home town, and he
the cathedral is situated today, he founded a church.
declared it a European sanctuary for scientists. One
of the entrants was Danish astronomer Tycho
Prague quickly became an active city of commerce.
Brahe.
Its rulers invited many German merchants to Prague,
and they formed an increasing part of the city's
Rudolf II was also very liberal in regards to culture
population, which had an impact on its culture as
and architecture. Many Italian artists put their mark
well as on the language. This was also the beginning
on the city through the many Renaissance buildings.
of Prague's large Jewish colony.
Throughout the period, there were continued
Prague's population grew, and during the 1300s, it
rebellious tendencies, and in 1618 the citizens once
was one of Europe's biggest cities with a population
again threw officials out of a window. The riot
of 35,000. In the years of Charles IV, who reigned as
finally ended in 1620 at the battle of the White
a German-Roman emperor from 1346 to 1378, the
Mountain. A third of the country's population had
city blossomed.
been killed in the battles or had emigrated, and
Prague consequently came under Austrian control
Charles IV expanded the city to Nove Miesto,
for the next 300 years.
founded the Charles Bridge and the city university,
and begun the construction of St Vitus Cathedral
A new Austrian upper class arrived in Prague. They
and Teyn Church, among other things. Thus, he
built many new Baroque palaces, and during much
founded, in many ways, past tense modern Prague,
of the time under Austrian control there was
which we continue to see examples of many places
widespread development, notably during the rule of
in the city.
Maria Theresia from 1740 to 1780.
In the beginning of the 1400s, it came to a

Prague and Bohemia were industrialized during the
showdown with the Catholic Church. The preacher
1800s. The area had in a few decades become very
Jan Hus of the Bethlehem Chapel led the showdown,
modern, and along with it the Czech mindset.
which resembled the Reformation years later
inspired by Martin Luther's theses. Jan Hus was
National pro-democratic movements emerged all
convicted as a heretic and burned at the stake in
over Europe and also in Prague, where there was a
1415. Four years later disgruntled citizens stormed
small rebellion in 1849. In 1861 the Czech
the city's new town hall and literally threw some
candidates beat the German ones at the city council
Catholic officials out of the window. This was the
elections.
beginning of Prague's early reformation.
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Prague Historical outline
In the same period, the Czech language was used in During the 2nd World War, Prague was occupied.
an increasing number of contexts, and artistically By parliamentary elections after the war, the
many Czechs, such as the two composers Dvoőák Communist Party became the largest, and in 1948 a
and Smetana, thrived. one party regime was introduced during Klement
Gottwald. In 1968 there was unrest, and
The national thoughts and ideas culminated with the subsequently military troops were deployed in the
1st World War defeat to Austria-Hungary and Czechoslovakian capital. It happened in connection
Germany. In 1918 Czechoslovakia was a republic with the government's introduction of political
with Prague as its capital. reforms.
Life in the country and in the capital was very active Until the restoration of democracy in 1989, Prague
and positive during the two world wars. Especially was reinforced with many modern and densely
cultural life was developed and supported by the populated suburbs. At the same time, the beautiful
new state. old urban centre was maintained. In 2004 the Czech
Republic became a member of the EU.
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Prague Prague Trip 1
The Town Hall of the Old Town was originally

Prague Trip 1 constructed in the first building in 1338, and since
then a number of beautiful houses in Gothic and
Renaissance style have spread out.
1. Staromďstské námďstí
The Town Hall Tower, which is the most striking
part of the edifice, is from 1364, and from the top
balcony there is a beautiful view of the city.
The Town Hall's famous astronomical clock, which

you can see on the façade of the building, was built
in 1490. It serves as both a clock and a calendar,
and it attracts numerous tourists every day, who at
the beginning of every hour can see the procession
of the twelve apostles above the clock.
1b. St Nikolai Church/Kostel Svatého Mikulase

Metro: Staroměstska The beautiful white Nikolai Church, was built in
The Staroměstské Náměstí Square is the so called 1733-1737 in a Baroque style. The façade is
centre and Town Hall Square of the Old Town, and decorated by Antonin Braun.
directly translated the name means Old Town Square.
You can see a number of beautiful and interesting
2. Teyn Church/Kostel Matky Boží
buildings here, and in the centre of the square, you
will find the Jan Hus Monument from 1915. Jan Hus pĢed Týnem
was a Czech reformer, who was burned at the stake
as a heretic in 1415.
1a. Town Hall/Staromestská radnice
Celetná 5
http://tynska.farnost.cz/
Metro: Staroměstska
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The Teyn Church is one of Prague's most famous 4. National Gallery/Národní galerie
buildings, and the most striking outline in the Old
Town. Construction of the church took place from
the 1300s until 1511, when the southern tower was
completed. The Church’s exterior is in Gothic style,
while the interior was rebuilt in a Baroque style after
a fire in 1679.
The famous Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe was Anezská 12

buried in the Teyn Church. Tycho Brahe worked in www.ngprague.cz
Prague for Emperor Rudolf II, and was buried here Metro: Staroměstska
in 1601. The Czech National Gallery is housed in different
locations in Prague, such as the former St Agnes of
Inside, you can also see an altarpiece in Baroque Bohemia Monastery, Kláster sv. Anezky Ceské. Arts
style, made by Karel Škréta in the mid 1600s. The and crafts are exhibited there, primarily Bohemian
church organ is from 1673, and one of the best and Central European from the 1200-1500s.
examples of European organs of that century.
5. Letná Park/Letenské Sady
3. Tyn Yard/Týnský Dvur
Between the streets Týnská, Štupartská og Malá

Štupartská.
The Tyn Yard is a beautiful oasis in the middle of
Prague. It is believed to have been built around the
year 1000, and used by foreign merchants. Today,
Ulice nábő. Edvarda Beneše
the backyard has various buildings, that represent
almost every style found in the streets of Prague.
From 1955 to 1962, the Letná Park on the northern
bank of the river was the setting of Prague's 50-
meter (164 feet) high marble statue of Joseph Stalin,
the former Soviet state leader. Almost 30 years after
the monument was taken down in 1991, the current
metronome was put there.
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The park is a nice green area, and from a ridge inside 8. Pinkas Synagogue/Pinkasova
the park, there is a great view of the river and the synagoga
Old Town.
Siroka 3
www.jewishmuseum.cz
6. Josefov
Josefov The Pinkas Synagogue is another of the synagogues
Metro: Staroměstska of the area. It was founded in 1535, and is famous
Josefov is the name of the old Jewish district in for being a memorial to the Jews, who were killed
Prague. Not many of the old buildings are left today, in Bohemia and Moravia. Its walls have been
but the preserved synagogues and the cemetery give inscribed with 80,000 names of dead victims.
an impression of the district's culture.
9. Old Jewish Cemetery/Starý židovský
7. Old New Synagogue/Staronová hĢbitov
synagoga
Siroka 3
www.jewishmuseum.cz
Cervená 2 Prague's Old Jewish Cemetery was established
www.synagogue.cz during the 1400s, and the first tombstone is from
Metro: Staroměstska 1439. The last burial was carried out in 1787, and
The Old New Synagogue was built in the mid-1200s, there are 12,000 tombstones on the relatively small
in an early Gothic style. Its distinctive name comes cemetery. More than 12,000 people were buried
from the fact that the building, at the time it was here through the centuries, but they were put to rest
built, was the city's new synagogue. During the in several layers.
1500s, more synagogues were built, and suddenly
“the New Synagogue” became “the Old New
10. Museum of Applied
Synagogue”. The synagogue is still in use today.
Arts/UmďleckoprĪmyslové muzeum
Listopadu 17 2
www.upm.cz
The Museum of Applied Arts in the
Czechoslovakian capital was founded in 1885, but
the current building was completed in 1901 in a
neo-Renaissance style.
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The museum has one of the world's finest glass The Rudolfinum is the home-stage of the Czech
collections, not least of the local Bohemian crystal, Philharmonic Orchestra. It was built during the
which the country is so famous for. Porcelain, period of 1876-1884, and was named after Rudolf,
furniture and clocks are also exhibited there. the Crown Prince of the Hapsburg Monarchy.
11. Rudolfinum The Rudolfinum contains many concert halls, of

which the impressive Dvoőák Hall, is a great
example of Prague's building style during the 1800s.
A gallery is located inside the Rudolfinum (Galerie
Rudolfinum), which focuses on contemporary art
by exhibiting new collections regularly.
The museum used to play a major part in

Czechoslovakia’s political history by being the seat
of the country's parliament from 1918 until 1939.
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12. Clementinum 13. House of the Lords of Kunštát/DĪm

Karlova 1 pánu z Kunštátu
www.nkp.cz Betlémské námesti 5a
Metro: Staroměstska Metro: Staroměstska
The former monastery complex, the Clementinum, This Gothic mansion was built during the 1400s. In
was founded as a Dominican monastery. It was the basement you can find three well preserved
given to the Jesuits upon their arrival in Prague in Roman rooms from around the year 1200.
1556.
Georg Poděbrady, who later became king, is among
It became one of the city's leading universities, and the people who have lived in this mansion. The two
during the 1700s the complex was expanded. When Lords Poděbrady and Kunštát also used to live in
the Jesuits dissolved in 1773, it was transformed into the mansion, where there is now an exhibition of
the Clementinum University Library – predecessor archaeological finds.
to today's National Library.
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17. Jindrisska Tower/Jindrisská vez

Prague Trip 2
Jindrisská
www.jindrisskavez.cz
14. Museum of the Capital City of Metro: Muzeum
Jindrisska Tower, was built in 1472-1476 as a
Prague/Muzeum hlavního mďsta Prahy
detached bell tower after an Italian model. The style
Na Poőíÿí 52 was late Gothic, but after a fire in 1745 it was
www.muzeumprahy.cz partially rebuilt in a Baroque style. It was
Metro: Florenc reconstructed in the 1870s, and the style was once
At the Museum of Prague, you can get an overview again Gothic. The tower is 66 metres (216 feet)
of the city's history, especially the pre-1600s history high, and has public access.
is richly represented. In the large collection there is
an interesting model of Old Prague.
18. Prague State Opera/Státní opera
15. Central Station/Hlavní Nádraží

Wilsonowa 8
Metro: Hlavní Nádraží
Prague's central station, Hlavní Nádraží, is a
beautiful Art Nouveau building from 1901-1909,
that because of its ornaments, glass mosaics and
large halls, is a fine example of the prestigious
railway constructions of the past.
The first central station was inaugurated in 1871

with the name, Franz Josef I Central Station, nádraží
Františka Josefa I. After the Czech independence, it Wilsonowa 4
was renamed as Wilsonowa Central Station, www.opera.cz
Wilsonovo nádraží. It was given its current name in Metro: Muzeum
1953. The State Opera building of Czechoslovakia, was
opened in the year 1900 as the New German
Theatre. German was the spoken language here, as
16. Jubilee Synagogue/Jubilejní
opposed to the city's Czech National Theatre. In
synagoga
1945, the theatre became the National Opera
Jeruzalémská 1310/7 House.
Metro: Hlavní Nádraží
The Jubilee Synagogue is Prague's newest and The style is neoclassicism, and on the façade you
biggest synagogue. It is abundantly decorated, and can see a Greek inspired frieze above the entrance.
one of the most colourful buildings in the city.
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19. National Museum/Národní The Czech National Museum is the country's oldest
Muzeum institution, founded in 1818 as “the Patriotic
Museum”. The huge museum building, built in an
impressive castle-like style, was completed in 1891.
The building is a good example of the growing
national consciousness at that time.
The museum's collection includes millions of pieces,

so there is much to look at for curious visitors.
There are large exhibitions in anthropology,
archaeology, botany, entomology, mineralogy,
Václavské náměstí 68 mycology, palaeontology, zoology, among other
www.nm.cz things, so you can choose a specific department or
Metro: Muzeum just enjoy the very beautiful building.
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20. Wenceslas Square/Václavské 21. Museum of Communism/Muzeum

námďstí Komunismu
Na Pőíkopě 10
www.muzeumkomunismu.cz
Metro: Mţstek
At the Museum of Communism, you can learn
about the Czechoslovakian regime in 1948-1989,
and about the dreams and realities from various
parts of the country. Among the effects are photos,
films and arrangements of furniture from the past.
If you are interested in the history and governance

of this period, a visit to this museum would be very
interesting.
22. Ovocný trh

Ovocný trh
Metro: Mţstek
The cozy square, Ovocný trh is Prague's former
fruit market. Over time, several stately buildings
have been built here, not least the Estate Theatre.
Václavské náměstí
www.evropahotel.cz 22a. Estate Theatre/Stavovské divadlo
Metro: Mţstek/Muzeum
The beautiful Wenceslas Square, Václavské náměstí,
which today has many fine buildings from the
decades around the year 1900, was established in the
Middle Ages as the city's horse market. After having
been reorganized, the square is now like a
magnificent boulevard, 60 metres (196 feet) wide
and 750 metres (2460 feet) long.
In the middle of the square, in front of the National

Museum, there is a statue of the mounted St
Wenceslas, after whom the park was named.
Among the many houses that can be seen there is

also Hotel Europe (nr. 29), which was built in an Art Ovocný trh
Nouveau style in 1906. The hotel has largely been www.narodni-divadlo.cz
kept as it originally was, on the inside as well as on The Estate Theatre, Stavovské divadlo, is an elegant
the outside. theatre building in Prague’s old district. It was built
during the period 1781-1783, and was the national
theatre, but in 1798 the Bohemian Estate Assembly
bought it.
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In 1859, the theatre was expanded by one floor, and 23. Powder Tower/Prašná brána
three years later German plays were staged here,
which resulted in a change of name to the Royal
German City Theatre (Königlich Deutsches
Stadttheater). In 1920, Czech plays were once again
staged in the theatre.
The Estate Theatre was renovated during the 1980s,

and today it is used by the National Theatre's Ballet
and Acting Troupe.
22b. Carolinum
Na Pőíkopě
Metro: Námestí Republiky
The Powder Tower was built as an addition to a
royal palace from 1475. The gate of the tower, was
Ovocný trh
used as one of the 13 entrances to the old district.
www.cuni.cz
The 65 meter (213 feet) high tower got its name,
Carolinum is Prague's and Central Europe's oldest
when it was used for gun powder storage during the
university. It has been located here since the 1400s.
1600s.
The beautiful Baroque building originated from a

24. Obecní dĪm
reconstruction of the university in 1718, and the
great hall in the main building, which is used for
special occasions, is particularly interesting.
22c. Museum of Czech cubism/Muzeum

ceského kubismu
Ovocný trh 19
www.ngprague.cz
In this museum Czech cubism within the fields of
architecture and art is displayed. The museum
building was built during the 1900s, and it is one of
the best examples of cubic architecture. The building
Námesti Republiky 5
is called the Black Madonna House, Dom U Cerné
www.obecnidum.cz
Matky Bozí.
Metro: Námesti Republiky
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Among Prague's many Art Nouveau buildings, the

Municipal House (Obecní dţm) is the most
remarkable. The house was built in 1905-1911 as a
community centre and exhibition room. It is located
where the residence of the Bohemian kings used to
be during the 1300-1400s.
Obecní dţm was made a cultural landmark, because

this is where the country’s independence was
declared in 1918.
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Národní 2
Prague Trip 3 www.nationaltheatre.cz
Metro: Národní tőída
The Czech National Theatre was built for the first
25. Bethlehem Chapel/Betlémská time in 1868-1881, but because it burned down
Kaple right around the inauguration, it had to be rebuilt
immediately after. It reopened in 1883.
The interior of the theatre is lavishly decorated by

the best contemporary artists in the country.
Notable features are Ženíšek's ceiling painting in
the lobby, the Grand Hall and its stage curtain.
Linked to the old building is the new stage, Laterna

Magika.
27. TanĀící dĪm
Betlémské náměstí 255/4

Metro: Národní tőída
The Bethlehem Chapel was originally built during
1391-1394. It is notable because Czech reformer, Jan
Hus, used to give sermons here from 1402 to 1412.
Hus was convicted as a heretic and burned at the
stake in 1415.
The chapel was torn down in 1786, and the current

building is a reconstruction from 1950- 1952.
26. National Theatre/Národní Divadlo

Rašínovo nábőeží 80
Metro: Karlovo náměstí
Tanÿící dţm means „the Dancing House“, and if
you stand in front of it, you will be able to see why.
It was built in 1994-1996 as the Fred & Ginger
House, in honour of Fred Astaire and Ginger
Rogers.
The house is an office building, located where the

previous building was destroyed by bombardment
in 1945.
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28. U FlekĪ 29. Town Hall of the New

City/Novomestská radnice
Kőemencova 11
www.ufleku.cz
Metro: Karlovo náměstí Karlovo námestí
The restaurant U Flekţ, is famous for having brewed www.novomestskaradnice.cz
and served beer since 1499. The dark beer of this At the beautifully laid out Charles Square, Karlovo
place is only sold here, which makes it one of the námestí, stands the Town Hall of the New Town.
city's historic sights within the gastronomic field. During the period of 1377-1784, the local
authorities were housed in this Gothic building
The name U Flekţ means „At Fleck's“, in honour complex, which also has several fine halls and a
one of its previous owners, Mr. Fleck. chapel.
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30. St Ignatius Church/Kostel Sv. During the 1300s, Prince Václav of Opava,
Ignáce experimented with alchemy. Several alchemists
moved in later on, and some of their experiments
Jeÿna 2 ended in explosions, that went through the roof and
www.jesuit.cz/praha scared people who lived in the area. The most
Metro: Karlovo náměstí eccentric character was probably Karl Jänig, who
St Ignatius Church is situated opposite Charles lived in the house during the 1800s. He decorated
Square (Karlovo námestí). It is the earliest example his home as a big funeral setting, where gallows
of a Baroque style church on the east bank of the were a part of the interior decoration. Jänig himself
Vltava River. It was built in 1665-1670 by the Jesuits, slept in wooden coffins.
who clearly got their inspiration from the Church of
the Gesú in Rome. Inside the church, there is a There is unfortunately no public entry to Faust
statue of St Ignatius, which was put there in 1671. House.
31. Faust House/FaustĪv dĪm 32. Antonin DvoĢák Museum/Muzeum

Antonína DvoĢáka
Ke Karlovu 20
www.nm.cz
Metro: I. P. Pavlova
The world renowned composer Antonin Dvoőák,
was born in Czechoslovakia in 1841. He has
composed nine symphonies, whereof the most
famous is his ninth, named, The New World
(Novosvětská). Dvoőák composed this symphony
during his trip to the USA in 1892-1895.
Karlovo náměstí 40 In the Dvoőák Museum, you can get to know more
Metro: Karlovo náměstí about the composer, his life and his work.
The Faust House is a house surrounded by stories
and mystery. Dr. Faust is known for black magic and
his pact with the devil, and although he had nothing
to do with the house, some of its historic and
eccentric residents have made people associate to
him and thereby link the house to his name.
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34. Smetana Museum/Muzeum

Prague Trip 4 BedĢicha Smetany
Novotného lávka 1
33. Crusaders' Square/KĢižovnické www.nm.cz/english/mbs
námďstí Metro: Staroměstska
Located at the Vltava River, is the museum of the
famous Czech composer Bedőich Smetana, who
among other things composed Má Vlast, which
means My Mother Country.
35. Charles Bridge/KarlĪv Most
Kőižovnické náměstí
www.guk-prague.cz
Crusaders' Square, is located at the eastern bridge
tower of the Charles Bridge, and because it is located
at the river, this square has a great atmosphere.
In the middle of the square, you can see a statue of

Charles IV. Furthermore there are two churches and Karlţv Most
the eastern bridge tower of the Charles Bridge, Metro: Staroměstska
which was built during the late 1300s, with an Charles Bridge is one of the most popular
obvious architectural inspiration of Prague's old attractions in Prague. The bridge was built by Peter
district. Parler, during the years of Charles IV in 1357. It is
520 meters (1706 feet) long and built in sandstone.
The dome church St Fraciskus/Kostel Svatého
Františka z Assisi, located to the north, used to be a The many statues on the bridge have been added
part of the Convent of the Maltese Knights. since 1683, inspired by the bridge Ponte
In the square you can also find the Kőižov Sant’Angelo, that crosses the Tiber in Rome. The
Gallery/Galerie u Kőižovníkţ, where the art statues are mainly of saints. The large crucifix in the
collection of the crusaders is displayed. middle of the bridge, was put there in 1629, and
more statues arrived in the early 1700s. One of the
most admired statues is the one at the stairs leading
down to Kampa Island. It was made by Matthias
Bernhard Braun when he was just 26 years old. The
statue is of St Luitgard.
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At each end of the bridge, a Gothic bridge tower 38. Kampa

was built as an integrated part of Prague's
Kampa
architecture. You can enter the towers, and enjoy a
Metro: Malostranská
beautiful view of the bridge.
Kampa is an island in the Vltava River, and on it
there is a park, frequently visited by the locals. The
36. Church of St Mary Below the
green area at the river, with its view of the districts
Chain/Kostel Panny Marie pod on the other side, is a great place for a hike.
Ģetďzem
Lázełská 39. Maltese Square/Maltézské námestí
Metro: Malostranská Maltézské námestí
This church, with its somewhat peculiar name, is the Metro: Malostranská
oldest in the Malá Strana district, and it was built The Maltese Square is atmospheric and has various
during the mid 1100s. The two solid towers look like mansions that were rebuilt in a Baroque style by
a part of a fortress, which is exactly what they are. catholic noble families during the 1600-1700s. The
The church used to be a part of a fortified convent, name of the square was taken from a Maltese knight
hence its name. It is the Church of St Mary below convent, which used to be located here.
the chain that efficiently kept the gates of the
convent shut.
40. Church of Our Lady
Victorious/Kostel Panny Marie Vítďzné
37. Devil's Stream/ÿertovka
Karmelitská 9
This church was built as a Carmelitan Church in
1613, which makes it Prague's first Baroque
building. It got its current name from the
Hapsburgs’ victory over the Czech army at the
battle of the White Mountain in 1620. The new
church was named “Victorious” in honour of the
event.
Church of Our Lady Victorious is a Pilgrimage

Church. A number of miracles have been ascribed
to its wax doll, Prague's Baby Jesus.
Langs þertovka 41. Malostranské námďstí

Metro: Malostranská Malostranské náměstí
Devil's Stream is the picturesque stream that Metro: Malostranská
truncates Kampa Island from the district Malá Ever since the square Malostranské náměstí was
Strana. It was named after a woman in the built in 1257, it has been the centre of this district.
neighbourhood, who supposedly worshipped the There are various buildings surrounding the square,
devil. The stream was used to run the water mills of like Church of St Nicolas and the town hall, built in
the area, and today you can visit the Grand Master's Renaissance style. The column in the square was
Mill. erected on the occasion of the end of the plague
epidemic in 1713.
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41a. St Nicolas Church/Kostel sv. Mikuláše 42. Wallenstein Palace/Valdštejnský

palác
Valdštejnské náměstí 4
www.senat.cz
This richly decorated palace was built in 1624-1630
by Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Forces,
www.psalterium.cz Emperor Wallenstein, who bought the lot and 23
St Nicolas Church is an extremely beautiful Baroque houses to make room for his palace and its garden.
building built between 1703-1752 by the The plan was to construct a luxurious building that
Dientzenhofer architects. The dome is recorded to would match the nearby Prague Castle.
be 74 metres (242 feet) high, and is one of the
landmarks of the district. Next to it is the Bell Tower, The castle has a magnificent main hall where there
which was the last part of the building to be is a painting of Wallenstein himself in the ceiling
completed. frescoes.
St Nicolas Church is lavishly decorated. The statues, Of the many gardens in the district, Wallenstein’s is
frescoes and paintings on display here, have been the most popular with its pools, statues and lavish
created by the leading artists of that time. Some flower beds. The garden was, like the palace,
examples are the fresco of the Guardian Angel of created during the 1600s.
Music, which hangs above the organ, and the Trinity
Dome, made by Franz Palko in 1752. The church's Today, the Wallenstein Palace is used by the Czech
beautiful pulpit is from 1765. In 1787, Mozart played Senate.
the church organ.
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Pražský hrad
Prague Trip 5 www.hrad.cz
Prague Castle is a generic term for the big castle-like
43. Belvedere building, standing elevated above the rest of the city
in its beautiful location. The castle was founded
during the 800s, but the construction went on for
more than 1000 years.
45. Lobkowicz Palace/Lobkowiczký

palác
Jirská 3/1
www.lobkowiczevents.cz
Královská Zahrada
The Lobkowicz Palace, was built during the 1500s
www.hrad.cz
by the Pernstejn family. The Lobkowicz family
Metro: Hradÿanská/Malostranská
bought the house in 1627, and in the middle of the
During the period of 1538-1564, Ferdinand I built
same century, the palace was rebuilt in a slightly
the summer castle Belvedere in the Royal Garden at
Baroque style.
Prague Castle. It was meant for his wife Anne, and
around it the ruler had planted a Renaissance garden
The palace is especially known for its fine art
in 1534.
collection, which includes pieces painted by great
artists like Bruegel the Elder and Valázquez, but it
Belvedere is regarded as one of the most elegant
also has other effects, like original manuscripts
Renaissance constructions north of the Alps. it was
from the hands of Mozart and Beethoven.
built by the Italian Paola della Stella.
46. Daliborka Tower

44. Prague Castle/Pražský hrad
Pražský hrad
www.hrad.cz
Daliborka Tower is one of the stronghold buildings
of Prague Castle, built in 1496. Apart from being a
part of the castle's defences, the tower was also
used as a prison until 1781. The name Daliborka
originates from the prison's first prisoner, Dalibor
of Kozojedy.
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47. Golden Lane/Zlatá uliĀka Náměstí u svatého Jiőí

www.hrad.cz
St George's Basilica is the oldest church within
Prague Castle. It was originally founded during the
early 900s, but in the 1100s it burned to the ground
and was rebuilt in 1142 in a new style. Thus the
church is Roman, but the façade was rebuilt in a
Baroque style during the period of 1671-1691.
Today, St George's Basilica has been converted into

a concert hall.
Zlatá uliÿka
www.hrad.cz 49. National Gallery/Národní galerie
Metro: Hradÿanská/Malostranská Námestí U Svatého Jirí 5/33
The Golden Lane is a row of shallow buildings from www.ngprague.cz
the 1500s, situated among the many large buildings Metro: Hradÿanská/Malostranská
of Prague Castle complex. The houses were intended This department of the Czech National Gallery is
as homes for the city guards, but during the located in the previous St George's Convent, which
following century goldsmiths moved in, and the dates back to 973, when it was founded as the first
street was named after them. convent in the Czech area.
Over the years, a number of famous people have The museum's permanent exhibition, displays a
lived in these houses. Franz Kafka lived in number number of Bohemian pieces from the Baroque
22 in 1916-1917. period.
48. St George's Basilica/Bazilika Sv. JiĢí 50. St Vitus Cathedral/Katedrála Sv.

Víta
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Pražský hrad Inside there are a lot of attractions, for example the
www.katedralapraha.cz many beautiful glass mosaics and Wenceslas Chapel
Metro: Hradÿanská/Malostranská with its lavish decoration. The chapel is the burial
The Gothic St Vitus Cathedral is located in the site of Wenceslas, who is called The Good King.
centre of the castle hill. The cathedral is 99 meters The Czech crown jewels are kept above the chapel.
(324 feet) high, and can be seen from almost Several emperors, including Karl IV, were buried in
anywhere in the city. the crypt of this church.
The cathedral, which was founded in 1344, 51. Old Royal Palace/Starý Královský
underwent construction work during the following Palác
centuries, and was not inaugurated until its
completion in 1929. Pražský hrad
www.hrad.cz
The big rosette window on the western façade is Metro: Hradÿanská/Malostranská
from 1925-1927. It depicts several scenes from the Construction of the Old Royal Palace was
Book of Genesis. The western façade with the two commenced in 1135, after the defence walls
towers is the most significant one from the last surrounding the castle area had been finished. In
expansion, which took place during the period of the basements of the current buildings, remains of
1872-1929. the original constructions can still be seen.
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The palace was the residence of the Bohemian 54. Prague Castle Picture
princes, but during the 1200-1500s, it was also a Gallery/Obrazárna Pražského hradu
royal residence.
Pražský hrad
In the centre of the building, the grand Vladislav www.hrad.cz
Hall is situated. The Hall has been used for banquets, Metro: Hradÿanská/Malostranská
coronations and various meetings . Another Prague Castle Picture Gallery is a place where
politically historic sight is the Rider's Staircase paintings and sculptures from the 1500-1700s can
(Jezdecké schody), where Czech presidents were be enjoyed. There are many paintings from Rudolf
sworn in. II's art collection, some by artists like Rubens and
Titian, as well as some representing Czech Baroque
art.
52. Mihulka Powder Tower/Prašná vďž
Pražský hrad 55. Royal Garden/Královská zahrada
www.hrad.cz
The Mihulka Powder Tower, was built during the
1400s, as an integrated part of the castle's defences.
It was also designed as a workshop for a blacksmith,
who made cannons and bells.
During the years of Rudolf II, the tower was used as

a laboratory by alchemists, but following it was used
for gun powder storage until 1754, and this is how
the tower got its name.
Královská zahrada
Today, the tower has been converted into a small www.hrad.cz
museum, which displays the various functions the Metro: Hradÿanská/Malostranská
tower has had over the years. Ferdinand I had the Royal Garden north of Prague
Castle planted in 1535. There are various, beautiful
53. Chapel of the Holy Rood/Kaple sv. flower beds in this garden, such as azalea and tulips.
KĢíže Emperor Rudolf II used to have a zoo at this
location.
Pražský hrad
www.hrad.cz
56. Riding School/Jízdárna
The small Chapel of the Holy Rood in Prague U Prašného mostu
Castle's second court yard, was founded in the late www.hrad.cz
1700s and rebuilt in the mid 1800s. For a while it Metro: Hradÿanská/Malostranská
served as the treasury of St Vitus Cathedral, and to The Riding School, located in the Royal Garden,
this day it holds a wide variety of effects. was built during the 1600s. Now it has been
converted into an exhibition.
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57. Schwarzenberg 60. Martinický Palace/Martinický

Palace/Schwarzenberský palác Palác
Hradÿanské náměstí 2
www.militarymuseum.cz
Schwarzenberg Palace was built during 1545-1563 in
luxurious Italian Renaissance style. The beautiful
coating of the façade is one of its structural
attractions.
The Palace got its name from the noble, Hapsburg

Schwarzenberg family, who also bought the place
during the 1700s. Today it holds Prague's museum
of Military History.
Hradÿanské náměstí
58. Archbishop's Palace/Arcibiskupský Metro: Hradÿanská/Malostranská
palác The Martinický Palace is a small palace from the
1500s, it has subsequently been expanded, and
today it holds offices. On the façade you can see
renderings of biblical scenes.
Ferdinand I bought this beautiful palace in 1562 for
the first Catholic archbishop. Today the building is
still being used for its original purpose.
59. Sternberg Palace/Šternberský

palác
www.ngprague.cz
This palace holds the National Gallery's large and
beautiful collection of European paintings from the
1300-1800s, including works by artists such as
Rembrandt, Goya and Rubens. The numerous
exhibits have been grouped into themes according to
geography and time periods.
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62. Petrin Park/PetĢínské Sady

Prague Trip 6
Petőínské Sady
61. Cable Car/Lanová Dráha The Petrin Park is beautifully located on the slopes
of Petrin Hill, and you can enjoy beautiful views of
different locations in Prague from various spots in
the park. You can choose to walk along the paths,
that run from the district Malá Strana, or take the
cable car to its inter station or to the station at the
top of the hill.
63. Church of St Lawrence/Kostel sv.

VavĢince
Petőínské Sady
The Church of St Lawrence is believed to have
already been founded during the 900s, but the
current building is from the 1700s and in a Baroque
style.
64. Mirror Labyrinth/Zrcadlové Bludište

U Lanové Dráha
Petőínské Sady
The cable car system of Prague was built in 1890 as a
You can amuse yourself in the Mirror Labyrinth, by
means of transportation for visitors, who in
looking at your own peculiar, distorted reflection in
connection with the Centennial Exhibition in 1891,
the many mirrors on the walls. This place is a
needed transportation to the attractions at the top of
popular feature, built during the Centennial
Petrin Hill.
Exhibition in 1891. There is also a diorama from
that time, which illustrates Prague's defence against
During the first years of commission the track was
the Swedes in 1648.
water driven, but later it was rebuilt into being
driven by electricity. During the period of 1965-1985,
the track was out of commission due to a landslide. 65. Petrin Tower/PetĢínská Rozhledna
Petőínské Sady
The Petrin Tower is a 60 metres (196 feet) high
steel construction inspired by the Eiffel Tower in
Paris. Viewing the tower from a distance can make
you feel for a moment as if you were actually in the
French capital.
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The tower was built in 1891 in connection with the Strahovské nádvoőí 1
city's Centennial Exhibition, and since then it has www.strahovskyklaster.cz
been popular with both locals and visitors to climb Metro: Malostranská
the tower to the lookout platform at the top. The large Strahov Monastery was built in 1140, but
the current buildings are in a Baroque style from
66. Strahov Stadium/Velký Strahovský the 1600s.
Stadion
Church of the Virgin Mary's Ascension from 1750
is located inside the monastery complex. Most
famous is probably the monastery library, with the
amazing ceiling paintings and abundant reading
rooms.
68. Cernin Palace/ÿernínský palác

Loretánské náměstí
Vaníÿkova
Cernin Palace was built in 1668 as residence of the
The enormous Strahov Stadium is the biggest
Imperial Envoy in Venice. The huge building was
stadium in the world. It was built for displaying the
partially destroyed during Prussian bombardments
large synchronized gymnastics events, the
in 1757, but the Cernin family kept the place until
Spartakiáda, and it can hold 220,000 spectators and
1851, when the state bought it.
40,000 gymnasts at the same time.
Since 1918, the palace has served as the residence
The first wooden stands were built in 1926, and the
of the Foreign Office.
first concrete stands were built six years later. Until
1975 the stadium went through ongoing expansion.
69. Loreta
Today, the huge pitch has been divided into 8
football pitches, and concerts are being held here.
The Rolling Stones once performed in front of more
than 150,000 spectators.
67. Strahov Monastery/Strahovský

klášter
Loretánské náměstí
The impressive and very beautiful convent complex,
Loreta, was built in 1626 commissioned by
Baroness Lobkowicz. It is a place of pilgrimage, and
even from the beginning it was special.
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In the centre of the complex, there is an exact copy 70. Capucin Monastery/Kapucínský
of Santa Casa, which is where Gabriel, the archangel, klášter
prophesied that Jesus, the son of God, would be
born. The convent grew up around the Santa Casa Loretánské náměstí
copy, and the beautiful Baroque façade is one of the Metro: Malostranská
later additions. This monastery was founded in the year 1600 as the
first of its kind in the country. It is famous for its
Inside the Loreta, you can see a number of valuable reportedly miraculous statue of Madonna and child.
items in the so-called Loretan Treasury.
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Prague Day Trips from Prague
30 km (18 miles) SW
Day Trips from Prague www.hradkarlstejn.cz
Located Southwest of Prague is Charles IV's castle
Karlstein, which, from a historic point of view, has
71. Žižkov Television Tower/Žižkovská been the country's most important one.
televizní vďž
Karlstein was founded in 1348, Charles IV spent his
first night here in 1355, and the building was
completed in 1365. The Gothic castle was rebuilt
several times, in late Gothic, Renaissance style, and
most recently in a neo-Gothic style in the late 1800s.
The Imperial Palace was built on a hillside, and the

60 metres (196 feet) high fortified Great Tower was
built at the mountain top.
During the troubled centuries after the construction

was completed, the national Crown Jewels were
kept at this castle.
Karlstein offers visitors many experiences in the

Mahlerovy Sady 1, Ondőíÿkova beautifully decorated rooms and buildings. The
www.tower.cz Chapel of the Holy Cross with its 129 pieces of art
Metro: Jiőího z Poděbrad by the 13th century artist Theodoric is just one of
The television tower in the Žižkov district of Prague the highlights. You should also see the country's
was completed in 1992 after having been under largest portrait gallery of its rulers through the ages,
construction for 7 years. The tower is 216 metres and of the reconstruction of the Czech royal crown.
(709 feet) high, and thereby the tallest in the Czech
Republic. 73. Konďprusy Caves/Konďpruské
jeskynď
There is a restaurant situated at 66 metres (216 feet),
and from the observation deck situated 100 metres
(328 feet) up, there is an excellent view of Prague.
72. Karlstein/Karlštejn
40 km (24 miles) SW
www.caves.cz
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Just 10 km (6 miles) from Karlstein are the 74a. St Barbara Church/Chrám sv. Barbory
Koněprusy Caves, which constitute the biggest The construction of this church began in 1388, and
limestone cave system in Bohemia. it was completed in 1905 after having been under
construction for more than 500 years. The church is
The caves were discovered in 1950 and opened to a masterpiece in High and Late Gothic style.
the public 9 years later. Since the discovery, the 2 km Barbara is the patron saint of the miners, and inside
(1,2 miles) long and 70 metres (229 feet) deep caves the church there are frescoes of their everyday lives.
have been explored. The 620 meters (2034 feet) are
now accessible for visitors, and you can expect the 74b. Old Castle/Hrádek
tour through the caves to last an hour.
74. Kutná Hora

75 km (46 miles) Island
www.kutnahora.cz
The historic town Kutná Hora was founded because
of rich silver deposits in the area, and already in the
late 1200s it was set up as a royal residence. There
are many sights in this town.
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The Old Castle is a Gothic fortress, mentioned for The Assumption Cathedral of Sedlec, was built in
the first time in 1312. It was rebuilt in the late 1400s 1282-1320 with chapels around the nave.
in Late Gothic style.
74e. Stone House in Kutná Hora/
In the castle you can see an exhibition about mining, Kamenný
an original mining machine from the 1500s, and the dţm
Medieval mine, Osel, with mining tunnels running
underneath the city.
74c. Italian Court/Vlašský dvţr
The Italian Court was the Bohemian Kingdom's

official coinage imprint, and Prague's silver coins
were minted in the silver of the local mines.
The building was originally constructed during the

1200s, but during the late 1300s, it was rebuilt as a
temporary royal palace.
74d. Assumption Cathedral in Sedlec/ Sedlecký The Stone House is a stately house of commoners
s chrámem nanebevzetí Panny Marie from the 1400s, maybe the best preserved in the
Czech Republic. It has been converted into a
museum displaying daily life during the 1600-1800s.
74f. Cemetery Church and Chapel of All

Saints/Hőbitovní kostel Všech Svatých s
kostnicí
The chapel is a different kind of attraction. King
Premysl Otokar II, had dirt from Calvary scattered
on the Sedlec cemetery, which made the number of
burials taking place there escalate.
The complex was founded in 1142 as the first In total around 40,000 people were buried at All
Cistercian Church in the country, and the church in Saints, and their bone remains were used to
the monastery is the largest Gothic building in decorate the chapel.
Czech Republic.
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75. KaĀina Chateau/Zámek KaĀina 77. Carlsbad/Karlovy Vary
75 km (46 miles) Island

www.kacina.cz 140 km (87 miles) W
Kaÿina is located to the immediate north of Kutná www.karlovyvary.cz
Hora, and Kaÿina Chateau is the biggest Imperial The famous spa city Karlovy Vary is situated west
style chateau in the Czech Republic. The 18th of Prague. For centuries visitors have been attracted
century chateau, is surrounded by a landscaped park, to its hot springs, which can be up to 105-161
and today it houses a museum of agriculture, among degrees Fahrenheit.
other things.
During the 1700-1800s, Karlovy Vary, was one of
76. Theresienstadt/Terezín Europe's most distinguished destinations for the
European elite. Besides the spas, the beautiful
70 km (43 miles) N nature of the area was an inspiration to composers
www.pamatnik-terezin.cz and writers of that time, such as Beethoven, Chopin
The fortress and garrison town Terezín was erected and Karl Marx.
during the late 1700s, by Emperor Joseph II of
Austria, who named it after his mother, Maria
Theresia. Terezín was erected as a star shaped
fortress, which was supposed to protect Austria-
Hungary against a threat from Prussia.
The fortress is mostly known for being used as the

concentration camp, Theresienstadt, during the 2nd
World War. In Terezín there is a museum that
exhibits the history of the camp and the everyday life
of those in it.
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Prague Children / Shopping / Transportation
In Prague with children Kotva (Republiky náměsti 8):

www.od-kotva.cz
Puppet Museum/Muzeum Loutek (Karlova 12):
www.puppetart.com
Metropoli Zliÿín (Őevnická 1):
www.metropole.cz
Sea World Aquarium/Moőský svět (Výstaviště):
www.morsky-svet.cz
Obchodní centrum Letłany (Veselská 663):
www.oc-letnany.cz
Toy Museum/Muzeum hraÿek (Jiőská 6):
www.muzeumhracek.cz
Palác Flóra (Vinohradská 151):
www.palacflora.cz
Petőín & The Mirror Labyrinth/Zrcadlové bludišté
(Petőínské sady)
Pražská tržnice (Holešovice)
Prague Zoo/Zoo Praha (U trojského zámku 3/120):

Slovanský dţm (Na Pőíkopě 1):
www.zoopraha.cz
www.slovanskydum.cz
National Technical Museum/

Public transportation in Prague
Národní technické muzeum (Kostelní 42):
www.ntm.cz Prague City Transportation:
www.dp-praha.cz
Museum of Transportation/Muzeum MHD
(Patoÿkova 4): Prague Airport:
www.dp-praha.cz/en/hist-muz.htm www.csl.cz
Shopping in Prague Czech Railways:

www.cd.cz
The streets around Staroměstské náměstí and
Václavské náměstí, 28. őíjna, Celetná, Na Pőíkopě
Debenhams (Václavské náměstí 21):

www.debenhams.cz
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Prague Metro Map
Metro Map
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Prague Facts about the Czech Republic
Facts about the Czech Republic
Politics
Official Name ýeská Republika

Capital Praha (Prague)
Form of Government Parliamentary republic
Head of State President Václav Klaus
Head of Government Prime minister Mirek Topolánek
National Day October 28
Day of Independence October 28, 1918, from Austria-Hungary
Primary Religion Christianity
Language Czech
Area 78,866 km² (117th), 30,450 sq mi
Population 10,230,000 (2001 census)
Borders
North Germany, Poland

South Austria
East Slovakia, Poland
West Germany
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Highest Mountains
SnČžka 1,602 metres (5,260 ft)
PradČd 1,492 metres (4,895 ft)
Králický SnČžník 1,424 metres (4,672 ft)
Lysá Hora 1,323 metres (4,340 ft)
ýerná hora 1,315 metres (4,314 ft)
Smrk 1,276 metres (4,186 ft)
Klínovec 1,244 metres (4,081 ft)
RadhošĢ 1,129 metres (3,704 ft)
Velká Deštná 1,115 metres (3,658 ft)
KleĢ 1,089 metres (3,572 ft)
Vysoká 1,024 metres (3,359 ft)
Biggest Lakes
ýerné jezero 184,000 m²
Kamencové jezero 163,000 m²
ýertovo jezero 103,000 m²
Plešné jezero 74,800 m²
Odlezelské jezero 45,000 m²
Prášilské jezero 37,000 m²
Laka 25,300 m²
Hromnické jezírko 20,000 m²
Chalupské jezírko 13,000 m²
Longest Rivers*
Labe (the Elbe) 1,165 km (723 mi)
Odra (Oder) 866 km (538 mi)
Vlatava (Vltava) 440 km (273 mi)
Morava 354 km (219 mi)
OhĜe 316 km (196 mi)
Bóbr 272 km (169 mi)
Bílý Halštrov 257 km (159 mi)
Lužická Nisa (Lausitzer Neiße) 252 km (156 mi)
Dyje 235 km (146 mi)
Sázava 218 km (135 mi)
Lužnice 208 km (129 mi)
*some of the rivers run through other countries as well.
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Biggest Cities
Praha (Prague) 1,188,000
Brno 367,000
Ostrava 309,000
PlzeĖ 163,000
Olomouc 100,000
Liberec 98,000
ýeské BudČjovice 95,000
Ústí nad Labem 95,000
Hradec Králové 94,000
Pardubice 89,000
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Administrative Subdivisions
Region City of Administration Area

Hlavní mČsto Praha Praha (Prag) 478 km²
Jihoþeský kraj ýeské BudČjovice 10 056 km²
Jihomoravský kraj Brno 7 197 km²
Karolvarský kraj Karlovy Vary 3 314 km²
Kraj Vysoþina Jihlava 6 795 km²
Královéhradecký kraj Hradec Králové 4 758 km²
Liberecký kraj Liberec 3 163 km²
Moravskolezský kraj Ostrava 5 445 km²
Olomoucký kraj Olomouc 5 267 km²
Pardubický kraj Pardubice 4 519 km²
PlzeĖský kraj PlzeĖ 7 561 km²
StĜedoþeský kraj Praha (Prag) 11 014 km²
Ústecký kraj Ústí nad Labem 5 335 km²
Zlínský kraj Zlín 3 964 km²
Heads of State since 1918

Tomáš Masaryk 1918-1935
Edvard Beneš 1935-1938 och 1945-1948
Emil Hácha 1938-1945
Klement Gottwald 1945-1953
Antonín Zápotocký 1953-1957
Antonín Novotný 1957-1968
Ludvík Svoboda 1968-1975
Gustáv Husák 1975-1989
Václav Havel 1989-1992 och 1993-2003
Václav Klaus 2003-
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Prime Ministers since 1969

Stanislav Rázl 1969-1969
Josef Kempný 1969-1970
Josef Korþák 1970-1987
Ladislav Adamec 1987-1988
František Pitra 1988-1990
Petr Pithart 1990-1992
Václav Klaus 1992-1997
Josef Tošovský 1997-1998
Miloš Zeman 1998-2002
Vladimír Špidla 2002-2004
Stanislav Gross 2004-2005
JiĜí Paroubek 2005-2006
Mirek Topolánek 2006-
Heads of the Communist Party (Heads of the country de facto)

Klement Gottwald 1945-1953
Antonín Novotný 1953-1968
Alexander Dubþek 1968-1969
Gustáv Husák 1969-1987
Miloš Jakeš 1987-1989
Karel Urbánek 1989-1989
Holidays and Memorial Days

January 1 New Year's Day
Date fluctuates, March-April Easter
Date fluctuates, March-April Easter Monday
Labor Day May 1
Liberation Day May 8
Cyril & Methodius Day July 5
Jan Hus Day July 6
Statehood Day September 28
Czech Founding Day October 28
Struggle for Freedom Day November 17
December 24 Christmas Eve
December 25 Christmas Day
December 26 St Stephen's Day
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Miscellaneous Information
Currency Czech koruna
Currency Code CZK
Time Zone CET (UTC+1)
International Postal Code CZ
Internet TLD .cz
Calling Code +420
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24-hr Average Temperature Average Rainfall

Climate – Prague
°C/°F mm/inches
January -2.8/27.0 21/0.8
February -1.9/28.6 19/0.7
March 2.0/35.6 26/1.0
April 7.6/45.7 36/1.4
May 13.0/55.4 59/2.3
June 16.2/61.2 68/2.7
July 17.9/64.2 67/2.6
August 17.2/63.0 62/2.4
September 13.3/55.9 41/1.7
October 8.1/46.6 30/1.2
November 2.2/36.0 27/1.1
December -1.4/29.5 23/0.9
Kilde: WorldClimate (www.worldclimate.com)

Climate – Brno
°C/°F mm/inches
January -2.1/28.0 25/1.0
February -0.5/31.1 23/0.9
March 3.6/38.5 24/1.0
April 8.8/47.8 33/1.3
May 13.7/56.8 57/2.2
June 17.0/62.6 78/3.1
July 18.6/65.5 69/2.7
August 18.1/64.6 57/2.2
September 14.2/57.6 39/1.5
October 9.1/48.4 31/1.2
November 3.6/38.5 35/1.4
December -0.1/31.8 29/1.1
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Climate – Ostrava
°C/°F mm/inches
January -2.2/28.0 29/1.2
February -0.9/30.4 32/1.3
March 2.9/37.2 35/1.4
April 7.9/46.2 53/2.1
May 12.9/55.2 91/3.6
June 16.3/61.3 107/4.2
July 17.8/64.0 96/3.8
August 17.2/63.0 91/3.6
September 13.5/56.3 58/2.3
October 8.9/48.0 43/1.7
November 3.7/38.7 43/1.7
December 0.0/32.0 36/1.4
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