Prague

Prague (Czech: Praha, see also other names) is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated on the Vltava river in central Bohemia, it is home to approximately 1.2 million people. (It can be derived from jobs statistics, however, that an additional 300,000 work there without having registered as residents.) Prague is located at 50°5' North, 14°28' East (50.08333, 14.4667). http://earth-info.nga.mil/gns/html/cntry_files.html

History

Founded in the latter part of the 9th century, Prague soon became the seat of the kings of Bohemia, some of whom also reigned as emperors of the Holy Roman Empire in later times. The city flourished during the 14th century reign of Charles IV, who ordered the building of the New Town, the Charles Bridge, Saint Vitus Cathedral: the oldest gothic cathedral in central Europe which is actually inside the Castle, and the Charles University: the oldest university in central Europe. Prague was then the third-largest city in Europe.

Related Topics:
9th century - Kings of Bohemia - Holy Roman Empire - 14th century - Charles IV - New Town - Charles Bridge - Saint Vitus Cathedral - Gothic - Cathedral - Central Europe - Charles University - University

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