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Charles Bridge |
The Charles Bridge (Karlův most) is a famous historic bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the beginning of the 15th century. As the only means of crossing the river Vltava (Moldau) unt... |
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Church of Sts. Nicholas in Prague |
Church of Sts. Nicholas - baroque church in Prague in Lesser Town,on the Malá Strana Market. |
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Dancing House |
The Dancing House or Dancing Building or Ginger & Fred (Tančící dům) is the nickname given to the Nationale-Nederlanden building in downtown Prague, Czech Republic at Rašínovo nábřeží 80, 120 00 Praha 2. It was designed by Croatian-Czech architect Vlado Milunić in co-operation with Canadian-American... |
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Golden Lane |
Golden Lane (Zlatá ulička) - a picturesque street in Prague, in Prague Castle (Pražský Hrad) in Hradcany district.
Formerly called the goldsmith street because it was probably the seat of local jewelers - Jews working for the Treasury, which are thus sheltered behind the walls of the castle. It was... |
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Josefov |
Josefov (Jewish quarter) is a town quarter and the smallest cadastral area of Prague, today Czech Republic, formerly the Jewish ghetto of the town. It is completely surrounded by Old Town. The quarter is often represented by the flag of Prague's Jewish community, a yellow Magen David ( Star of David... |
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Malá Strana |
Malá Strana is a district of the city of Prague, Czech Republic, and one of its most historic regions. The name translated into English literally means "Little Side", though it is frequently referred to as "Lesser Town", "Lesser Quarter", or "Lesser Side". This name derives from its position on the ... |
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Powder Tower |
The Powder Tower (Prašná brána) is a Gothic tower in Prague, Czech Republic and one of the old city gates. It is one of the symbols of Prague, leading into the Old Town. Dating from 1475, the Powder Tower was built as one of 13 gates to the city of Prague. When construction began, it was connected (... |
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St. Vitus Cathedral |
Saint Vitus' Cathedral is as a Roman Catholic cathedral in Prague, and the seat of the Archbishop of Prague. The full name of the cathedral is St. Vitus, St. Wenceslas and St. Adalbert Cathedral.
Located within Prague Castle and containing the tombs of many Bohemian kings and Holy Roman Emperors, t... |
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Hradčany |
Hradčany ([ˈɦrat͡ʃanɪ]), the Castle District, is the district of the city of Prague, Czech Republic, surrounding the Prague Castle. The castle is said to be the biggest castle in the world at about 570 meters in length and an average of about 130 meters wide. Its history stretches back to the 9th ce... |
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Funicular on Parkowa Mountain |
Funicular on Parkowa Mountain transports people from Krynica-Zdroj to the top of Mount Parkowa. It was built in 1937 as the first funicular in Poland this type. Operator is Polskie Koleje Linowe S.A.
The funicular in Krynica-Zdroj was built at the request of the League of the Promotion of Tourism. ... |
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