Prague, Czech’s Republic Capital

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Prague, Czech’s Republic Capital

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2. The Prague Castle is the largest castle in the world - 72,500 m2 – its construction
3. Entrance to the Castle, which is currently used as presidential residence
4. This is the only type of lamp used in all internal streets within the Castle’s limits.
5. The Prague Castle houses the reliquary of St. Mauro – the only sanctuary of domečkového’s type
6. The complex of the Castle (Pražský hrad) encompasses the imposing Cathedral of St. Vito (katedrála sv.
7. St. Vitus Cathedral’s (katedrála sv. Víta)- Its construction started in 1344. Its great Chapel of St.
8. The full name of the cathedral is St. Vitus, St. Wenceslas and St. Adalbert. Among other
9. Among other unique treasures of the “ St. Vitus ", are the stunning Mucha’s stained glass
10. Part of this marvelous city’s beauty is emphasized by the Vltava river course with its pretty
11. When admiring this river waters and its flow we can understand Bedrich Smetana’s root of inspiration
12. Bedrich Smetana, one of the greatest Czechs composers of 19th Century, born in March 2, 1824
13. The Old Town Square, situated along the "Královská cesta “, encompasses the most important monuments of
14. Gothic Cathedral of Our Lady of Tyn, in the Old Town Square (Staré Mesto), whose construction
15. Old Town Square (Staré Mesto) is the heart of the cultural Mecca and home to the
16. « Královská cesta » stretches from the Municipal House to the Prague Castle. Along way you
17. The oldest part of Prague’s Astronomic "Orloj" - composed by the mechanical clock and the astronomic
18. Here, when it comes to mention Old Town, the "old" refers to the centuries – not
19. St. Nicolas Cathedral – Lesse Square, where one can see that Prague is a feast for
20. St. Nicholas Cathedral – in Baroque style, all decorated in various shades of pink marble. Although
21. The tradition of working the glass and crystal in the Czech Republic is known since the
22. Municipal House – scenery of Czechoslovakia’s independency proclamation in October 28, 1918 – houses the Smetana
23. Municipal House – the first building in Art Nouveu of Prague – it also houses one
24. Powder Tower - the building after the Municipal House, is one of the two towers that
25. And what an incomparable experience is to await the sunrise since early morning under the spell
26. Afterwards, under full sun, be part of the crowd crossing the Charles Bridge from tower to
27. Lesser Tower – While most young people is still asleep, you can enjoy with more space
28. Charles Bridge – besides serving as an access route between the two banks of the Vltava
29. To more closely admire another of the characteristics of Prague – spotless clean tiling with its
30. Estates Theater (Stavovske divadlo) - showing that not only the architectural styles are in harmony, but
31. Strahov Monastery (Strahovský Klášter) - built in 1140, is the second oldest monastery in the city.
32. The National Theatre (Národní divadlo) is a beautiful neo-Renaissance work whose construction was finished in 1883.
33. The National Museum building is considered a symbol of the Czech National Revival, and houses its
34. The inner staircases of the National Museum (Národní muzeum) building are a perfect acoustic space that,
35. The legendary Ball of the Opera is one of the most prestigious social events and of
36. The divine Dvořák * Sept 08, 1841 in a Bohemian village near Prague; +May 1st, 1904,
37. But it's the Music that holds the most important role in the city where, in addition
38. And it was also at the National Theater where took place the special opportunity to hear
39. And still at the recording sound of the concert "Dvorak in Prague – A Celebration" –
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The Prague Castle is the largest castle in the world -

72,500 m2 – its construction begun in the early IX century by Prince Borijov, Earl of Bohemia. It is situated on hills, on both banks of the Vltava River. It has, within its interior, the Cathedral of St. Vito, the Powder Tower, the Royal Palace Castle, Dalibor Tower, Monastery of St. George, Lobkowicz Palace and the Golden Alley.

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Entrance to the Castle, which is currently used as presidential residence

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This is the only type of lamp used in all internal

streets within the Castle’s limits.

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The Prague Castle houses the reliquary of St. Mauro – the

only sanctuary of domečkového’s type - dating from the XIII century. The reliquary is made of gilded silver, copper and gold, decorated with 200 precious stones.

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The complex of the Castle (Pražský hrad) encompasses the imposing Cathedral

of St. Vito (katedrála sv. Víta), the oldest Gothic cathedral in Europe.

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St. Vitus Cathedral’s (katedrála sv. Víta)- Its construction started in

1344. Its great Chapel of St. Wenceslas, XIV century, boasts rich frescoes and more than 1,000 semi-precious stones.

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The full name of the cathedral is St. Vitus, St. Wenceslas

and St. Adalbert. Among other figures of Czech history - religious or political – the kings of Bohemia and some Roman Emperors are also buried here. In this photo an inside view detail of the lancet window in the main tower of St. Vitus Cathedral, whose beauty, viewd from the outside (seen in the previous slide), seems a decorative relief.

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Among other unique treasures of the “ St. Vitus ", are

the stunning Mucha’s stained glass windows framed by the Cathedral’s high Gothic arches.

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Part of this marvelous city’s beauty is emphasized by the Vltava

river course with its pretty centennial bridges.

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When admiring this river waters and its flow we can understand

Bedrich Smetana’s root of inspiration for its symphonic poem – Die Moldau (Vltava) – here used as musical background.

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Bedrich Smetana, one of the greatest Czechs composers of 19th Century,

born in March 2, 1824 and dead at Prague in May 12, 1884, founded the Czech Music National School, and ascended as Conductor of Prague’s Opera Orchestra in 1866.

He has been pupil of Liszt, and was influenced by Wagner. From his part, he influenced the divine Antonin Dvorak. In 1874, a deafness due to syphilis, led him, as Beethoven, to devote himself solely to the composition. In 1883 he was admitted to a psychiatric hospital, where he died.

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The Old Town Square, situated along the "Královská cesta “, encompasses the

most important monuments of the city - some more than 10 centuries old.
(360 º photo unfolded into panoramic).

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Gothic Cathedral of Our Lady of Tyn, in the Old Town

Square (Staré Mesto), whose construction began in 1461. Since 1992, not only this square but the whole historic center of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage.

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Old Town Square (Staré Mesto) is the heart of the

cultural Mecca and home to the Architecture, going from the most primitive to the most comprehensive existing style in the world, including Gothic, Baroque, Neo-classic, Art Nouveau, Cubist, Rondocubist and Postmodern.

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« Královská cesta » stretches from the Municipal House to the Prague Castle.
Along

way you can admire the famous Czech crystals commerce and, at Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí ), the famous astronomic « Orloj ».

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The oldest part of Prague’s Astronomic "Orloj" - composed by the

mechanical clock and the astronomic dial - was built in 1410. Represent the position of the sun and moon in the sky.

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Here, when it comes to mention Old Town, the "old" refers

to the centuries – not years – but the respect and pride for its cultural heritage do not spare the most modern and efficient means and tools for its conservation.

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St. Nicolas Cathedral – Lesse Square, where one can see that

Prague is a feast for the tourists, and the Czech tradition reveals a mixture of joy of living with art and culture.

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St. Nicholas Cathedral – in Baroque style, all decorated in various

shades of pink marble. Although the majority of the population is atheist (59%), the largest religious community is the Catholic (27%).

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The tradition of working the glass and crystal in the Czech

Republic is known since the first century BC, but the large-scale production dates from the ninth century AD. Since long Prague is known for its crystal. In the photo, a splendid Moser gold crystal tableware collection.

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Municipal House – scenery of Czechoslovakia’s independency proclamation in October 28,

1918 – houses the Smetana Concert Hall (Smetanova síň), the largest theater hall of Prague.
At his side sits the Powder Tower (Prašná brána).

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Municipal House – the first building in Art Nouveu of Prague

– it also houses one of the finest French restaurants. Its exterior has embedded stones, gold garnishes, frescoes and stained glass. (photo cut to show details)

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Powder Tower - the building after the Municipal House, is one

of the two towers that complete the ends of the most important bridge of Prague - the Charles Bridge.

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And what an incomparable experience is to await the sunrise since

early morning under the spell of Charles Bridge (Karlův most), built in the mid-fourteenth century ! ! !

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Afterwards, under full sun, be part of the crowd crossing the

Charles Bridge from tower to tower in its 520 m extension and 10 m. wide, to closely admire the pillars decorated with thirty baroque statues depicting Catholic saints.

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Lesser Tower – While most young people is still asleep, you

can enjoy with more space the details of the vast exhibition of medieval art that permeates the whole Prague.

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Charles Bridge – besides serving as an access route between the

two banks of the Vltava River, is a true gazebo for tourists dazzlement.

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To more closely admire another of the characteristics of Prague –

spotless clean tiling with its colors shinning as new - nothing better than this restaurant on one of them.

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Estates Theater (Stavovske divadlo) - showing that not only the architectural

styles are in harmony, but also – as in the whole Czech Republic (Česká republika) – its people perfectly balances the enjoyment of relaxing entertainment with cultural activities.

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Strahov Monastery (Strahovský Klášter) - built in 1140, is the second

oldest monastery in the city. It has one of the most beautiful, important and majestic libraries of the whole world.

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The National Theatre (Národní divadlo) is a beautiful neo-Renaissance work whose

construction was finished in 1883. It is the oldest professional theater in the Czech Republic - founded in 1920, after the creation of Czechoslovakia.

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The National Museum building is considered a symbol of the Czech

National Revival, and houses its largest and oldest museum. (Monument to Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia, circa 907).

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The inner staircases of the National Museum (Národní muzeum) building are

a perfect acoustic space that, as so, constitutes a favorite place for traditional camera and coral concerts.

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The legendary Ball of the Opera is one of the most

prestigious social events and of long tradition organized in the Czech Republic. The first Prague Opera Ball took place in 1948.

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The divine Dvořák * Sept 08, 1841 in a Bohemian village

near Prague; +May 1st, 1904, in Prague. Dvořák was an extraordinary talented composer, orchestrator and specially a counterpoint master. Created numerous and captivating musical works, and also stood out for the special gift to elaborate three or four voices talking at once in perfect harmony.

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But it's the Music that holds the most important role in

the city where, in addition to the National Theatre – whose interior can be seen here – every church, every palace, invites to nightly performances of great composers' melodies, turning Prague into a giant concert hall by the Moldau river.

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And it was also at the National Theater where took place

the special opportunity to hear Yo-Yo Ma and Itzhak Perlman - accompanied by the Boston Symphony under the baton of Seiji Ozawa - playing a composition of another of the children-geniuses of the Czech Republic, Dvořák.

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And still at the recording sound of the concert "Dvorak in

Prague – A Celebration" – the night goes on in high style, outdoors dining at President Hotel Prague to – very moved, believe me, – say goodbye to the city...