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Prague history:
Prague history -Home-
Quick history,dates
Important events

Places not to miss:
Prague castle
Charles bridge
Prague clock
Infant jesus
Vyšehrad
Old town streets
And Czech beer!

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History of hotel Alchymist:
Building of Prague hotel is more than 400 years old.Read more...

Prague history, explore the charm of Prague past.

Prague has a long and important history in Central Europe. Situted in the heart of Europe, it was a natural crossing of merchant roads and political influences.

In 14th century, under Charles IV Prague was a capital of Holy Roman Empire and the Lands of the Czech Crown reached from the Baltic on the North to the Adriatic Sea on the South. Charles IV. also founded the first university in Central Europe, which now carries his name.

During the rule of Rudolf II. Prague became a centre of arts and science. Famous astronomers J. Kepler and T. Brahe, alchemists E. Kelly and J. Dee and many others came to Prague after the invitation of the Emperor.

Prague, called Golden Prague, Magic Prague, Hundred-spired Prague, Prague - the Mother of the Towns, was dear to all Czech people, but the city often found admirers also among foreigners. For example W. A. Mozart liked to return here and he choose Prague to be a place of the world premiere of his opera Don Giovanni.
Also at present thousands of tourists fall in love with Prague, the charming city with a rich history. Come, and see yourself...

Prague history in dates - The quick historic overview of the most important points of the Prague history.

Important events - Description of important epochs and events that shaped the Czech state and countenance of its capital.

Places not to miss (list of some famous monuments and places, however,
Prague can offer much, much more):

Prague Castle
Charles Bridge
Prague Astronomical Clock (Horologe)
Infant Jesus
Vysehrad
Old town streets

Some information on Czech beer:
Czech beer history and tradition


Some other places that may be worth to visit:
(You can find more information about them in tourist guides in Prague)
Jewish Town
Bertramka - Museum of W. A. Mozart
A. Dvorak Museum
Museum of Alfons Mucha
Strahov Monastery
St. Nicholas Church
Church of Our Lady before Tyn
... and many other beautiful churches, interesting galleries and sights of all possible kinds.