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Discover the top attractions in Prague - Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Prague Orloj, Wenceslas Square, and Petřín Lookout Tower. Immerse yourself in the rich history and beauty of the city.
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Prague castle • Prague Castle is thelargestcastle complex in Prague. • It is the official residence of thePresident of the Czech Republic. • The Bohemian Crown Jewels are kept within a hidden room inside it.
St. vituscathedral • TheCathedralofSaintsVitusis a Roman Catholiccathedral in Prague. • This cathedral is a prominent example of Gothic architecture and is the largestand most important church in the country. • Itislocatedwithin Prague Castle.
Goldenlane • Golden Laneis a street situated in Prague Castle. • Originally built in the 16th century, to house Rudolf II's castle guards. • It takes its name from the goldsmiths that lived there in the 17th century.
Charles bridge • Charles Bridge is a historic bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague. • Its construction started in 1357 on requestof King Charles IV, and finished in the beginning of the 15th century. • The bridge is decorated by a continuous alley of 30 statues and statuaries.
Oldtown square • Old Town Squareisa historicsquare in the Old Town quarter of Prague. • It is located between Wenceslas Square and the Charles Bridge.
orloj • ThePrague Orlojis a medieval astronomicalclocklocated in Prague. • The clock was first installed in 1410, making it the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest one still operating.
Wenceslas square • Wenceslas Squareis one of the main city squares and the centre of the business and cultural communities in the Prague. • Many historical events occurred there, and it is a traditional setting for demonstrations and celebrations.
Petřín lookout tower • ThePetřín LookoutToweris a 63.5-metre-tall steel-frameworktower in Prague. • Itwas built in 1891 and was used as an observation tower as well as a transmission tower. • Today itis a major tourist attraction.