Prague has a long and turbulent history spanning thousands of years, during which the city expanded from a castle on a hill to a thriving multi-cultural capital city. It is now the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic, nestling on the Vltava River in Central Bohemia.
The city was once the capital of the Holy Roman Empire and an important trade centre for German and Italian merchants; and once even a great slave market. World War II saw it occupied first by Nazi Germany and then by the Red Army. All have left their artistic mark on the city and, since the fall of the Iron Curtain, Prague has become a popular tourist destination and the sixth most visited city in Europe.
The Prague we see today is therefore steeped in history and multi-cultural influences. Fortunately Prague fared better than most of its neighbours during the war and many of the buildings and architecture of the city remain intact for the delight of lovers of art and history.
As you wander around this truly magnificent city, you will be dazzled by its diverse architectural styles. From Renaissance, through Gothic, Baroque, Neo-classical, Art Nouveau, Cubist up to the very modern, there is something to delight every artistic taste.
The old town square; Wenceslas Square in the new town, castles, cathedrals, synagogues and the Astronomical clock all vie for the tourists' attention along with the Lennon Wall, Petrin Tower, Pisek Gate and the various museums housing vast and priceless collections of artwork. Prague has so much to offer in one city, that you should be prepared to be left breathless with delight.