Czech Republic : UNESCO
Czech Republic : UNESCO
Set out to the Czech Republic and get to know the 12 Czech UNESCO monuments. This year marks exactly 20 years since the first of them was entered into the prestigious list and the anniversary will be marked by several cultural events. Discover the magic of the picturesque Telč, the mystique of the Church of St. John of Nepomuk in Žďár nad Sázavou, the colourfulness of the Flower Gardens in Kroměříž, the picturesque village of Holašovice, the story of Villa Tugendhat, the fairy-tale Český Krumlov or the romance of the Lednice-Valtice Landscape ...
This article is about the capital of the Czech Republic. For other uses, see Prague (disambiguation).
Praha redirects here. For other uses, see Praha (disambiguation).
Prague
Praha
Capital city
Montage of Prague
Montage of Prague
Flag of Prague
Flag Coat of arms of Prague
Coat of arms
Motto: formerly: Praga Caput Regni
(Prague, Head of the Kingdom; Latin)
Prague is located in Czech Republic
Prague
Coordinates: 50°5′N 14°25′ECoordinates: 50°5′N 14°25′E
Country Czech Republic
Founded c. 885
Government
• Mayor Tomáš Hudeček[1] (TOP 09)
Area[2]
• Urban 496 km2 (192 sq mi)
Highest elevation 399 m (1,309 ft)
Lowest elevation 177 m (581 ft)
Population (2011-09-30)[3][4]
• Capital city 1,262,106
• Metro 2,300,000
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
• Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 100 00 -- 199 00
Vehicle registration A
NUTS code CZ01
GDP/capita (PPP) €42,800 (PPS) (2007)[5]
Website praha.eu
Statistics statnisprava.cz
The Prague Astronomical Clock was first installed in 1410, making it the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest one still working.
Prague (/ˈprɑːɡ/; Czech: Praha pronounced [ˈpraɦa] ( listen)) is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. It is the fourteenth-largest city in the European Union.[6] It is also the historical capital of Bohemia. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava River, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its larger urban zone is estimated to have a population of nearly 2 million.[4] The city has a temperate oceanic climate, with warm summers and chilly winters.
Prague has been a political, cultural, and economic centre of central Europe with waxing and waning fortunes during its 1,100-year existence. Founded during the Romanesque and flourishing by the Gothic and Renaissance eras, Prague was not only the capital of the Czech state, but also the seat of two Holy Roman Emperors and thus also the capital of the Holy Roman Empire.[7][8] It was an important city to the Habsburg Monarchy and its Austro-Hungarian Empire and after World War I became the capital of Czechoslovakia. The city played major roles in the Protestant Reformation, the Thirty Years' War, and in 20th-century history, during both World Wars and the post-war Communist era.
Prague is home to a number of famous cultural attractions, many of which survived the violence and destruction of 20th-century Europe. Main attractions include the Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, the Jewish Quarter, the Lennon Wall and Petřín hill. Since 1992, the extensive historic centre of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.
The city boasts more than ten major museums, along with numerous theatres, galleries, cinemas, and other historical exhibits. A modern public transportation system connects the city. Also, it is home to a wide range of public and private schools, including Charles University. Prague is classified as a Beta+ global city according to GaWC studies, comparable to Berlin, Rome and Houston. Its rich history makes it a popular tourist destination, and the city receives more than 4.4 million international visitors annually, as of 2011.[9] In 2011, Prague was the sixth-most-visited city in Europe.[10][11]
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L'hôtel de ville, situé dans la vieille ville, est l'un des monuments les plus connus de Prague. C'est un ensemble d'édifices regroupés autour de la puissante tour du 14ème siècle, en pierre foncée, où se trouve la célébrissime horloge astronomique. Parmi eux se distingue la maison de style Renaissance avec sa fenêtre à trois ouvertures surmontée de l'inscription « Praga caput regni ».
À l'intérieur, vous pouvez visiter de nombreux endroits comme la chapelle datant du 14ème siècle ou les salles décorées dans différents styles allant du Moyen-âge au 20ème siècle. Les anciennes caves aussi sont remarquables, avec leur forme de labyrinthe souterrain, car elles furent longtemps utilisées comme prison. Un superbe ascenseur réalisé en 1999 conduit, lui, à la galerie panoramique située sous le toit.
L'hôtel de ville est surtout connu pour son horloge astronomique, attraction irrésistible depuis plus de 600 ans, qui occupe une niche de style gothique tardif sur un côté de la tour, enrichie d'un petit balcon et de sculptures. Le mécanisme d'origine remonte à 1410 et, pour l'époque, il s'agissait d'une véritable prouesse technique. Rénovée à plusieurs reprises entre le 15ème et le 16ème siècle, et récemment restaurée, l'horloge présente deux cadrans superposés. Le cadran supérieur comprend plusieurs aiguilles qui indiquent les heures, la position du soleil, de la lune ainsi que les signes du zodiaque. Le cadran inférieur indique les signes du zodiaque associés aux travaux des différents mois de l'année…
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