Capital Prague - Czech republic
First Slaves appeared in Prague territory in 5th and 6th century. They settled in an area of Dejvice and Bubeneč at that time. Afterthat, they started to colonize the spaces in direction to Hradčany and Malá Strana. Except of Šárka piece of ground, the seat of Přemysl-Princes arose at the end of 9th century (Prague piece of ground). Originally, the clan of Bohemians was seated in Levý Hradec. Prague castle, as Prince-seat, was founded by Prince Bořivoj probably during 870-890 on a rocky headland over Vltava-river.
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CZ: Prague's Islands IV. - Children's Island
Published: 25.11.2011
According to former owners Children's Island had more names. Children's name has been adopted after the Second World War, after the children's construction set of attractions, which together with courses devoted to children.
CZ: Prague's Islands II. - Slavonic Island
Published: 11.11.2011
Slavonic Island, that is known by the most Praguers as Žofín is the king among Prague islands. Significant place where there are concerts, balls, or political meetings of international importance.
CZ: Prague's Islands I. - Kampa
Published: 4.11.2011
Anyone who travels throw the historic Prague, he can't forget to visit the Charles Bridge. And here, near the Charles Bridge you will discover the island called Kampa. Although this island is situated in the busy city centre, there you'll find peace, comfort and romantic hideaways.
CZ: Čakovice Castle - Island Of Oblivion?
Published: 28.10.2011
We can say in the industrial zone, between the buildings of the former smoked of Čakovice sugar factory, stands a castle - an island surrounded by obscurity witnessed relentless pace fast growing city, which includes Čakovice since 1968.
Do You Know That? The Biggest Prague's Temple
Published: 2.10.2011
Prague the city of hundred towers can be proud of many sacred buildings, but which one is really the highest? And about this one will be today wandering.
CZ: Prague - Charles Square
Published: 23.9.2011
Charles Square, the largest square in Prague, one of the largest in Europe and the world in general, is located in Prague's New Town. The square has a rectangular shape with an area of 80,550 square meters.
Charles Bridge In Prague
Published: 1.5.2010
Charles Bridge is the oldest existing bridge over Vltava (Moldau) river and the second oldest preserved bridge of Czech Republic.
CZ: Prague - Hradčany
Published: 3.11.2008
Originally, Hradčany was an independent town. In 1784, it became a part of united King´s Capital of Prague. Most part of Hradčany is formed with Prague Castle. The castle was created with subsequence of added buildings of castle of 9th century.
Today, the castle is marked as one of greatest castle complexes of the world.
Metro in Prague - carriage park 2nd part
Published: 29.2.2008
The second type of Prague underground carriages which substituted old-fashioned waggons Ečs, was started into operation in 1978. From the beginning, it was in operation in a section of "A" line from Náměstí Míru to Dejvice. As a novelty, it became a model 81-71, one of main Soviet sets, manufactured in Mytiščin Industrial Works, speciallly for operation in Prague underground.
Nusle bridge in Prague
Published: 27.2.2008
It is a big construction vaulting over Nusle valley for more than 30 years, connecting second and fourth Prague quarters. It has an enormous importance for surface traffic as well as for metro, and forms, at the same time, important main thoroughfare of capital. A concrete colossus makes respect and fear, and it does not matter, if you are upstairs or downstairs in a valley.
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