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By Jackie Craven, About.com

Buildings along the Vltava River in Prague

Along the Vltava River in Prague

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A Guide for Travelers to Prague

Known as the "golden city of spires," Prague in the Czech Republic has architectural splendors that span a thousand years. This page is your introduction to the Medieval, Baroque, and Renaissance buildings you will see when you travel to Prague.
Must-see Buildings in Prague:
  • Prague Castle (Hradcany)
    You may have seen this foreboding castle in the Tom Cruise film, Mission Impossible. Towering over the River Vltava, the castle is part of the Hradcany royal complex, where Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo facades form startling juxtapositions.
  • Astronomical Clock
    Be sure to linger in the Old Town Square to watch the celebrated clock when it strikes the hour.
  • Archbishop's Palace
    This Baroque Palace is like a course in architectural history.
Important Styles in Prague:
Photo Galleries of Prague:
Favorite Quote About Prague:

    "Prague never lets you go... this dear little mother has sharp claws." -Franz Kafka
At the turn of the century, Prague was home to the surrealist author, Franz Kafka. The city's convoluted streets and unpredictable architecture are reflected in his bizarre, disturbing stories. More Kafka Quotes >>
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