Prague Castle
Prague
is the capital and the largest city of the Czech Republic, Europe. Prague’s population
was 1,2 milion in 2016. Prague is home to a number of famous cultural
attractions, many of which survived the violence and destruction of
20th-century Europe. Main attractions in Prague are Prague Castle, Charles
Bridge, Old Town Square, and many more. Since 1992, the extensive historic
centre of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.
Prague
Castle is a castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic, dating from the 9th
century. Its three courtyards and a number of magnificent buildings cover over
7 hectares (18 acres), so be prepared to see a lot and do some walking. It is
the official residence of the President of the Czech Republic. The castle was a
seat of power for kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman emperors, and presidents of
Czechoslovakia.
According
to the Guinness Book of Records, Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle in
the world,[1] occupying an area of almost 70,000 square metres, at about 570
metres in length and an average of about 130 metres wide.
Most
of the castle areas are open to tourists. The castle houses several museums,
including the National Gallery collection of Bohemian baroque and mannerism
art, exhibition dedicated to Czech history, Toy Museum and the picture gallery
of Prague Castle.
The
opening hours every Monday to Satuday is 9 am until 6 pm. But when weekend or
Sunday, it’s open at 12 am until 6 pm.
Fun Facts about Prague Castle!
1. There was Lawbreakers
have been tossed out of Prague Castle's windows.
2. The Crown Jewels
are seriously secure there.
3. There's an
ancient relic for dancers.
4. The Prague Castle
is in the Guinness Book of World Records.
The Prague Castle
complex is enormous, with an area totaling of 753,474 square feet. That makes
it the largest ancient castle in the world, according to the Guinness Book of
World Records.
5. There's a
tropical garden.
That's all from me about Prague Castle.
