Czech capital – Prague is not a very big city, but it’s, without any doubt, one of the most beautiful European cities. In 1992 UNESCO included historical part of Prague in its World Cultural Heritage list. Here Czech, German and Jewish traditions are mixed to create a unique Prague image.
The history of Prague dates back to the X century. In the Middle Ages it was one of the centers of the Roman Empire and the third biggest city of Europe. Later it belonged to the Hasburg dynasty and Dual Monarchy of Austria and Hungary. Since its very beginning there were several settlements on the area of the present Prague, but in 1784 six towns - Prazsky Hrad, Hradcany, Mala Strana, Stare Mesto, Nove Mesto and Vysehrad united to become one single city – Prague. …read full articles of "Golden Prague"

Prague is the architect’s dream. The city encompasses architecture from many different styles and generations. From the old Baroque to the non-traditional design of the “Dancing House,” there is a type of architecture for everybody. Even those who are not particularly keen on architecture will find Prague ’s buildings, statues and bridges a sight they will never forget.

Prague is a collage of architectural style. From Gothic to Cubists and Baroque, the city encompasses all types of architectural design. The most notable Baroque style found in Prague is exhibited in the bell tower of The Loreto . The bell tower houses a carrilon of 30 bells produced in Amsterdam . The Loreto was designed in the Baroque style to remind those of the Holy Roman Empire and to evoke people to rejoin Catholicism. …read full articles of "Architectural Prague"