Private guide in Prague
Prague Castle
Prague
Castle is the official residence and office of the President of
Czech Republic. Located in the Hradčany district
of Prague and dating back to the ninth century, the castle
has been a seat of power for kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman
emperors, and presidents of Czechoslovakia.
The Guinness
Book of Records lists Prague Castle as the largest ancient
castle in the world. It occupies an area of almost 70,000 m2.
The Bohemian
Crown Jewels are kept within a hidden room inside the castle.
Constructed
in the 9th century by Prince Bořivoj, the castle transformed itself
from a wooden fortress surrounded by earthen bulwarks to the towering
fortress which stands today. Rulers made their own additions so
there is a mixture of architectural styles. Prague castle has had
four major reconstructions, but it maintains its
classical facade which
it took on in the 18 century during the reign of Maria Theresa.
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