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Known as the "City of 100 Spires", Prague has a fairy-tale appearance, with architectural styles ranging from Romanesque to Art Nouveau. The historic city center dates back to the 9th century and the establishment of Prague Castle on a hill overlooking the Vltava River. Over the succeeding centuries, five towns emerged beneath the castle on both sides of the river. As you walk down the cobblestone streets, through the town squares, past the churches, and across the bridges, you have the feeling of living in Medieval times. But then, unexpectedly, you will come across beautiful buildings from the modern era with ornately painted or engraved façades. You can sit and admire these facades much as you would a work of art in a museum. |
