Tourist information - Prague
Prague (Czech Praha; German Prag), metropolis in the west central part of the Czech Republic, the capital and also most prominent city of the country. Prague is at central Bohemia, situated on the two sides of the Vltava River. Favored academic sites in Prague consist of Charles University in 1348, the oldest university throughout central Europe. The Technical University of Prague started in 1707, along having a department of the Central European University (1991). The town also has numerous art, music, and also skilled institutions, along with museums, libraries, as well as theaters. Ever since the fall of Communism in 1989, Prague has modified into a famous tourist place. Probably one of the most charming urban centers in Europe, Prague is often referred to as "The City of One Hundred Spires." The settlement of Prague dates back towards the 9th century, when it served as the site for several Bohemian castles. The town started to develop within the 13th century with the establishment of German communities by Wenceslas I, king of Bohemia and the start of legend that endures currently - that of Father Christmas. Ljao/feb/1v21