PRAGUE

A magical city with an amazing architectural ensemble, which harmoniously combines 
medieval castles and modern buildings. The heart of old Europe with the magical charm
of narrow streets and picturesque landscapes. The European capital, which every year 
attracts millions of tourists from all over the world. All this, of course, Prague!

Sprawling on both sides of the Vltava River, Prague seems to symbolize the separation 

between the past and the future of Europe. Moreover, the Czech capital surprisingly combines

these two worlds.

Like many European
cities, in Prague there is the Old Town and the new districts, only here they
do not contrast, but harmoniously combine and create an amazing architectural
symbiosis - on some of the narrow streets you can meet the existing water mill
and right there, looking away , stumble upon a futuristic television tower. To
understand this city, its rhythm of life and atmosphere, we advise you to get
closer acquainted with the history and modern life of Prague. 




The exact date of the founding of
the city is unknown. It is believed that Prague was founded by the ancient
Slavs around the VI century BC. e. It has always been the main city of the
region: in the 10th century - the capital of the Czech state, since 1918 - the
Czechoslovak Republic, since 1993 - the independent Czech Republic.

Prague practically did not suffer
during the Second World War, therefore medieval cathedrals, castles and other
architectural monuments are preserved here. Today the city is experiencing a
construction boom, and modern buildings appear next to old buildings.




Prague Castle
Prague Castle is a fortress in Prague (similar to the East Slavic Kremlin), the
 residence of the Czech president (formerly the Czech kings, some emperors of the
Holy Roman Empire, the presidents of Czechoslovakia, the imperial protectors 
of Bohemia and Moravia). The largest presidential residence in the world, possibly
 also the largest castle in the world.
Located in Hradcany on a high hill, towering over Prague. Exceptionally rich in architectural, artistic and historical treasures.

In Grad there are many houses, although it contains many very famous
buildings. Including in it are located: St. Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane,
Church of All Saints, Basilica of St. George. Next to the Castle is the Royal
Garden, which houses the Summer Palace of Queen Anne.






Golden Lane
Golden Lane - the old street of Prague, located in Prague Castle, is one of 
the symbols of the city. The appearance of the street is characterized by dwarf
 two-story houses, built into the arches of the former fortress wall. The street is a popular tourist destination, miniature houses converted into 
souvenir shops with galleries and expositions. Entrance fee, the visit is 
included in the price of a comprehensive ticket for the Prague Castle.




Fair Palace

The fair palace was built in
1925-1928, located in the Holešovice district, Prague-7. The palace is the
first building in Prague built in the style of functionalism. Previously, fairs
were held here, offices of international companies were located, but in 1978
the building was transferred to the National Gallery. Nowadays, the complex is
used to house the exhibition of contemporary art, famous for paintings by
Picasso, Renoir and Van Gogh, as well as the “Slavic epic” by Alphons Mucha.





St.Vitus Cathedral






St. Vitus Cathedral is a Gothic
Catholic cathedral in Prague Castle, the seat of the Archbishop of Prague. The
cathedral is ranked among the pearls of European Gothic, is an artistic and
national-historical shrine of the Czech Republic. Czech kings and archbishops of
Prague are buried in the chapels of the cathedral, and the coronation regalia
of medieval Bohemia are also kept there.

The present building of the cathedral was built in several stages: 1344-1419, 

1490-1510, 1556-1593 and
1873-1929 (the western part). Finally, the construction of the cathedral was
completed only at the beginning of the XX century. The length of the main nave
of the cathedral is 124 meters, the height of the Great South Tower is 96.5
meters. On the western side, there are two 82-meter neo-gothic stone towers
with a 10-meter round window in the form of a rosette between them. Three
portals of the cathedral are richly decorated with sculptures, stone and bronze
reliefs.