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| + | Prague (/ˈprɑːɡ/ PRAHG; Czech: is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Situated on the Vltava river, Prague is home to about 1.4 million people. The city has a temperate oceanic climate, with relatively warm summers and chilly winters. | ||
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| + | Prague is a political, cultural, and economic hub of Central Europe, with a rich history and Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architectures. It was the capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia and residence of several Holy Roman Emperors, most notably Charles IV (r. 1346–1378) and Rudolf II (r. 1575–1611). | ||
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| + | It was an important city to the Habsburg monarchy and Austria-Hungary. The city played major roles in the Bohemian and the Protestant Reformations, the Thirty Years' War and in 20th-century history as the capital of Czechoslovakia between the World Wars and the post-war Communist era. | ||
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| + | Prague is home to a number of well-known cultural attractions, many of which survived the violence and destruction of 20th-century Europe. Main attractions include Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square with the Prague astronomical clock, the Jewish Quarter, Petřín hill and Vyšehrad. Since 1992, the historic center of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. | ||
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| + | The city has more than ten major museums, along with numerous theatres, galleries, cinemas, and other historical exhibits. An extensive modern public transportation system connects the city. It is home to a wide range of public and private schools, including Charles University in Prague, the oldest university in Central Europe. | ||
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'''''Praga Caput Rei publicae''''' -- (Latin: Prague, Head of the Republic) | '''''Praga Caput Rei publicae''''' -- (Latin: Prague, Head of the Republic) | ||
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| + | '''''City of a Hundred Spires''''' or '''''Praga Mater Urbium''''' - (Latin: Prague, Mother of Cities) | ||
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| + | * -- [[Charles Bridge of Prague]] | ||
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== <span style="color:#800000;"> '''Nemrtvý: The Kindred of Prague''' == | == <span style="color:#800000;"> '''Nemrtvý: The Kindred of Prague''' == | ||
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* <span style="color:#800000;"> -- [[Carlak]] - Usurper Prince of Prague. '''(Deceased: 2016 - Poisoned - Sanguinaria)''' | * <span style="color:#800000;"> -- [[Carlak]] - Usurper Prince of Prague. '''(Deceased: 2016 - Poisoned - Sanguinaria)''' | ||
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http://www.prague-wiki.com/wiki/Main_Page | http://www.prague-wiki.com/wiki/Main_Page | ||
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| + | http://www.tunliweb.no/SM/alb_praha.htm (Prague Photo Album -- Truly Phenomenal) | ||
Latest revision as of 19:48, 24 July 2024
Prague (/ˈprɑːɡ/ PRAHG; Czech: is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Situated on the Vltava river, Prague is home to about 1.4 million people. The city has a temperate oceanic climate, with relatively warm summers and chilly winters.
Prague is a political, cultural, and economic hub of Central Europe, with a rich history and Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architectures. It was the capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia and residence of several Holy Roman Emperors, most notably Charles IV (r. 1346–1378) and Rudolf II (r. 1575–1611).
It was an important city to the Habsburg monarchy and Austria-Hungary. The city played major roles in the Bohemian and the Protestant Reformations, the Thirty Years' War and in 20th-century history as the capital of Czechoslovakia between the World Wars and the post-war Communist era.
Prague is home to a number of well-known cultural attractions, many of which survived the violence and destruction of 20th-century Europe. Main attractions include Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square with the Prague astronomical clock, the Jewish Quarter, Petřín hill and Vyšehrad. Since 1992, the historic center of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.
The city has more than ten major museums, along with numerous theatres, galleries, cinemas, and other historical exhibits. An extensive modern public transportation system connects the city. It is home to a wide range of public and private schools, including Charles University in Prague, the oldest university in Central Europe.
Contents
- 1 Quote
- 2 Appearance
- 3 City Device
- 4 City Motto
- 5 City Sobriquet
- 6 Climate
- 7 Demonym
- 8 Economy
- 9 Geography
- 10 Historie Prahy: The History of Prague
- 11 Location
- 12 Population
- 13 Arenas
- 14 Attractions
- 15 Bars and Clubs
- 16 Bridges
- 17 Castles
- 18 Cemeteries
- 19 City Government
- 20 Churches
- 21 Crime
- 22 Smrtelnému hmotností: Mortals of the City
- 23 Current Events
- 24 Galleries
- 25 Hospitals
- 26 Hotels & Hostels
- 27 Hypermarkets
- 28 Landmarks
- 29 Maps
- 30 Monasteries
- 31 Monuments
- 32 Museums
- 33 Neighborhoods
- 34 Parks
- 35 Private Residences
- 36 Restaurants
- 37 Ruins
- 38 Schools
- 39 Shops
- 40 Theatres
- 41 Transportation
- 42 Nemrtvý: The Kindred of Prague
- 43 Ti, kteří jsou vzhůru: The Other Awakened
- 44 Websites
Quote
Appearance
City Device
City Motto
Praga Caput Rei publicae -- (Latin: Prague, Head of the Republic)
City Sobriquet
City of a Hundred Spires or Praga Mater Urbium - (Latin: Prague, Mother of Cities)
Climate
Demonym
Economy
Geography
Historie Prahy: The History of Prague
Location
Population
- -- City (1,243,201) - 2014 census
- -- Metro Area (2,156,097) - 2014 census
Arenas
Attractions
Bars and Clubs
Bridges
Castles
Cemeteries
City Government
Churches
Crime
Smrtelnému hmotností: Mortals of the City
Current Events
Galleries
Hospitals
Hotels & Hostels
Hypermarkets
Landmarks
Maps
Monasteries
Monuments
Museums
Neighborhoods
Parks
Private Residences
Restaurants
Ruins
Schools
Shops
Theatres
Transportation
Nemrtvý: The Kindred of Prague
[[]]
- -- Carlak - Usurper Prince of Prague. (Deceased: 2016 - Poisoned - Sanguinaria)
Českého Bezdomovce: The Caitiff
Zahraniční Pijavice: Foreign Blood Drinkers
Půlnoční Frakce: The Sects
Ti, kteří jsou vzhůru: The Other Awakened
Websites
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prague
http://www.prague-wiki.com/wiki/Main_Page
http://www.tunliweb.no/SM/alb_praha.htm (Prague Photo Album -- Truly Phenomenal)
