Situated on the River Vltava (Moldau) in central Bohemia, Prague has been the political, cultural, and economic centre of the Czech state for more than 1100 years. The city proper is home to more than 1.2 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of over 1.9 million.

Since 1992, the extensive historic centre of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. A visitor to this ancient city is immediately surrounded by the beautiful and varied architectural styles fo the buildings, cobblestone streets and huge ornate churches.

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Within the walls of the Wallenstein Gardens one can find
Entry portal to Prague Castle.
View of St Vitus Cathedral from outside the Castle.
Flower stalls are common in Prague.
Senior citizens have state health coverage.
Prague has many trolleys.
Formal entry door to the Czech Senate.
Tired tourists at Wallenstein.
Within the walls of the Wallenstein Gardens one can find
Stained glass windows in St Vitus Cathedral produced by famous
Within the walls of the Wallenstein Gardens one can find
Within the walls of the Wallenstein Gardens one can find
Within the walls of the Wallenstein Gardens one can find
Peacock in the Wallenstein Gardens.
Plaque description of the statue of Hercules fighting a dragon.
Statue of Hercules fighting a dragon, located in the pond
View of Prague Castle from the Wallenstein Gardens, named after
Tourist looking for his boyfriend.
City manhole cover.
Poster for a health gym.
Poster for a health gym.
Famous 'Dancing Building' by Frank Gehry.
Located in Wenceslas Square are the memorials to two young
Located in Wenceslas Square are the memorials to two young
Wenceslas Square with statue of St. Wenceslas in front of
Wenceslas Square with statue of St. Wenceslas in front of
Wenceslas Square with statue of St. Wenceslas in front of
Poet in the park.
Cigarettes and cell phones are common in Prague.
Architecture detail.
Stained glass windows in St Vitus Cathedral produced by famous
Stained glass windows in St Vitus Cathedral produced by famous
Stained glass windows in St Vitus Cathedral produced by famous
Stained glass windows in St Vitus Cathedral produced by famous
Stained glass windows in St Vitus Cathedral produced by famous
Before President Obama spoke, constructing the scaffolding and sound systems
The President spoke in front of the great Prague Castle, one
The President spoke in front of the great Prague Castle, one
The President spoke in front of the great Prague Castle,
Before President Obama spoke, constructing the scaffolding and sound systems
At Prague Castle the two nations’ flags were flown.
President Obama was swamped by thousands of people, so we
President Obama was swamped by thousands of people, so we
Before President Obama spoke, constructing the scaffolding and sound systems
The President spoke in front of the great Prague Castle, one
President Obama and his wife Michelle visited Prague and were
During our visit, President Obama and his wife Michelle visited
During our visit, President Obama and his wife Michelle visited
Prague is home to some famous marionette theatres; we saw
Prague is home to some famous marionette theatres; we saw
Prague is home to some famous marionette theatres; we saw
Prague is home to some famous marionette theatres; we saw
Prague is home to some famous marionette theatres; we saw
Statue of St. George by St Vitus Cathedral.
View over Prague Old Town.
Door knocker.
Beethoven poster for concert at Prague Castle.
Thousands of tourists every day at Prague Castle.
Sculpture at Prague Castle.
Ominous sculpture at Prague Castle.
Rear view of St Vitus Cathedral.
Crown jewels in the museum at Prague Castle.
Prague is home to some famous marionette theatres; we saw
Portal detail at St Vitus Cathedral.
Side doorway into St Vitus Cathedral.
Restaurant menu at Prague Castle.
Playful tourists at a fountain behind St Vitus Cathedral.
Side door into St Vitus Cathedral.
In the middle of the castle is the largest cathedral
In the middle of the castle is the largest cathedral

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