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Czech Republic

Prague · Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is a Central European destination known for Prague's historic core, castle towns, spa cities, beer culture, and rail-friendly travel between regions.

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Astronomical Clock (Orloj)
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Astronomical Clock (Orloj)

The Astronomical Clock (Orloj) on Prague's Old Town Hall is a medieval mechanical marvel and the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world, dating to 1410. On each hour from 9am to 11pm, the clock comes alive as Death rings a bell, windows open to reveal the Apostles, a rooster crows, and figures of vanity, greed, and lust shake their heads. The clock face displays the current time, the positions of the sun and moon, astronomical cycles, and the time of sunrise and sunset — all simultaneously.

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Charles Bridge
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Charles Bridge

Charles Bridge (second reference) is Prague's defining landmark, a medieval stone bridge adorned with 30 Baroque statues of saints that has spanned the Vltava River since 1357. The bridge was the only connection between the Old Town and Prague Castle for centuries, serving as a commercial and spiritual artery. At dawn and dusk, when the crowds thin and the statues are silhouetted against the sky, the bridge captures a medieval grandeur that makes Prague one of Europe's most romantic cities.

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St. Vitus Cathedral
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St. Vitus Cathedral

St. Vitus Cathedral (Katedrála svatého Víta) is the spiritual and religious center of the Czech nation, a soaring Gothic masterpiece standing within Prague Castle that took nearly 600 years to complete, from 1344 to 1929. The cathedral houses the Crown Jewels of Bohemia, the tomb of Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, and an extraordinary collection of medieval stained glass including windows designed by Art Nouveau master Alfons Mucha. Its south tower offers panoramic views over the castle complex and the city.

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Prague Castle
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Prague Castle

Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle complex in the world, a sprawling fortress complex overlooking the Czech capital that has been the seat of Bohemian and Czech rulers for over 1,100 years. The complex contains the Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral — with its breathtaking stained glass windows — the Romanesque Basilica of St. George, the medieval Golden Lane, and several historic palaces and museums. The castle district covers 70,000 square meters and dominates Prague's famous skyline from its Hradčany hill above the Vltava River.

Prague · Czech Republic

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