About City

Prague is the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic, the fourteenth largest city in the European Union. Prague situated in the northwest of the country on the Vltava River and it has Oceanic and humid continental climate which is greatly enjoyed by the visitors. The city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of 2.6 million. Prague is a cultural, political and economic Centre of central Europe complete with a rich history.

The city has been enriched by cultures and traditions of many eras like Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance, and each one of them has made an impression on the city which you will feel while touring around. It was the capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia and the main residence of several Holy Roman Emperors, most notably of Charles IV. It was an important city to the Habsburg Monarchy and its Austro-Hungarian Empire, after World War I it became the capital of Czechoslovakia. In 1993, after the split of Czechoslovakia, Prague became the capital city of the new Czech Republic. The surface area of Prague is 496 square kilometers and has a total population of 1 226 697 people recorded in 2011.

The major river is the Vltava River, which runs through the city at 31 km with the maximum width being 330m. There are also a great number of islands on the Vltava River, such as the charming Kampa Island, the Slav Island in the vicinity of the National Theater, or Children Island. These islands serve not only as a perfect getway from the hustle and bustle of the city center, but are also often the site of many cultural events. There are 22 administrative areas and 112 cadastral territories in the city of Prague.

Prague is home to a number of well-known cultural attractions, many of which survived the violence and destruction of 20^th century Europe. Main attractions include Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square with the Prague astronomical clock, the Jewish Quarter, Petrin hill and Vysehrad.

Prague is classified as an Alpha- global city according to (Globalization and World Cities Research Network) GaWC studies and ranked 6^th in the Trip advisor world list of best destination in 2016. In 2019, the city was ranked as 69^th most liveable city in the world by Mercer. In the same year, the PISCA Index ranked the city as 13^th most liveable city in the world. Its rich history makes it a popular tourist destination and as of 2017, the city receives more than 8.5 million international visitors annually. In 2017 Prague was listed as the fifth most visited European city after London, Paris, Rome, Istanbul.

Events in September 2020:

• Aber Sometimes Fest 13
• Gala concert in mirror chapel
• Birell Prague Grand Prix 2020
• IPLOCA Convention
• A. Vivaldi – the four seasons
• TASH Sultana
• Ben Cristovao
• Varhanni Koncert
• The Prague Gem & Mineral Show

Attractions & Landmarks

• Prague Castle.
• Charles Bridge.
• Wenceslas Square.
• The National Museum Prague.