Prague Castle
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Prague Castle is a
castle complex in
Prague ,
Czech Republic serving as the official residence and workplace of the
president of the Czech Republic . Built in the 9th century, the castle has long served as the seat of power for
kings of Bohemia ,
Holy Roman emperors , and
presidents of Czechoslovakia . As such, the term “Prague Castle” or simply the “Castle” or “the
Hrad ” are often used as
metonymy for the president and his staff and advisors. The
Bohemian Crown Jewels are kept within a hidden room inside it.
According to the Guinness Book of Records , Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle in the world, occupying an area of almost 70,000 square metres (750,000 square feet), at about 570 metres (1,870 feet) in length and an average of about 130 metres (430 feet) wide. The castle is among the most visited tourist attractions in Prague, attracting over 1.8 million visitors annually.
St. George's Basilica © flickr.com - Dennis G. Jarvis/cc-by-sa-2.0
Prague Castle’s architecture is a unique blend of styles from different periods, reflecting its long and complex history. The castle buildings represent many of the architectural styles of the last millennium. Prague Castle includes
Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral ,
Romanesque Basilica of St. George , a monastery and several palaces, gardens and defense towers. Most of the castle areas are open to tourists. The castle houses several museums, including the
National Gallery collection of Bohemian
baroque and
mannerist art, exhibition dedicated to Czech history, Toy Museum and the picture gallery of Prague Castle, based on the collection of Rudolph II. The
Summer Shakespeare Festival regularly takes place in the courtyard of Burgrave Palace.
The neighborhood around Prague Castle is called
Hradčany .
Read more on
hrad.cz – Prague Castle and
Wikipedia Prague Castle (
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