October 11, 2005

Prague Castle and Hradcany

Prague Castle is, according Guinness, the biggest ancient castle) at about 570 meters in length and an average of about 130 meters wide. Its history stretches back to the 9th century. The castle contains the St Vitus Cathedral. The neighbourhood of the Prague Castle is called Hradcany.

The Prague Castle is place where crown jewels of Bohemian Kingdom are kept and where the Czech kings, Holy Roman Emperors and presidents of the Czech Republic and Czechoslovakia have had their offices.

Links:
Hitory of the castle
Prague Castle photo
Prague Castle and President's official website

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