Prague

Czech Republic

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.

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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)

Population

• -- City (1,243,201) - 2014 census
• -- Metro Area (2,156,097) - 2014 census

Bridges

• -- Charles Bridge of Prague

Castles

• -- Prague Castle

Nemrtvý: The Kindred of Prague

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• -- Carlak - Usurper Prince of Prague. (Deceased: 2016 - Poisoned - Sanguinaria)

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)