The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Prague:
Flag of Prague
Prague – capital and largest city in the Czech Republic. With about 1.3 million residents within an area of 496 km2 (192 sq mi), it has the status of a statutory city. Prague is classified as a "Beta+" global city according to GaWC studies,[1] and is the fifth most visited European city after London, Paris, Istanbul and Rome.[2]
General reference
edit- Pronunciation: English: /prɑːɡ/; Czech: Praha [ˈpraɦa] ;[3]
- Common English name(s): Prague
- Official English name(s): Prague
- Adjectival(s): Praguer
- Demonym(s): Praguer
Geography of Prague
edit- Prague is:
- a city
- a statutory city
- capital of the Czech Republic
- Population of Prague: 1,280,508
- Area of Prague: 496 km2 (192 sq mi)
- Atlas of Prague
Prague
Praha | |
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Location within the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°05′N 14°25′E / 50.083°N 14.417°E |
Location of Prague
edit- Prague is situated within the following regions:
- Time zone(s):
- Central European Time (UTC+01)
- In Summer (DST): Central European Summer Time (UTC+02)
Environment of Prague
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Natural geographic features of Prague
edit- Hills in Prague
- Islands in Prague
- Rivers in Prague
Areas of Prague
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Locations in Prague
editBridges in Prague
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Bridges in Prague
- Charles Bridge
- Jirásek Bridge
- Legion Bridge
- Libeň Bridge
- Mánes Bridge
- Nusle Bridge
- Palacký Bridge
- Svatopluk Čech Bridge
- Troja Bridge
- Vyšehrad railway bridge
Castles in Prague
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City gates and walls of Prague
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Cultural and exhibition centres in Prague
editForts of Prague
editFountains in Prague
editMonuments and memorials in Prague
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- František Palacký Monument
- Jan Hus Memorial
- Memorial of the Second Resistance Movement
- Memorial to the Victims of Communism
- Monument to Soviet Tank Crews
- National Monument in Vitkov
- Statue of Bedřich Smetana
- Statue of John of Nepomuk
- Statue of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk
- Statue of Saint George
- Vítězslav Hálek Memorial
- Winged Lion Memorial
Museums and art galleries in Prague
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- Antonín Dvořák Museum
- Bedřich Smetana Museum
- City of Prague Museum
- Czech Police Museum
- Franz Kafka Museum
- Galerie Cesty ke světlu
- Josef Sudek Gallery
- Kepler Museum
- Museum Kampa
- Museum of Communism
- Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague
- Náprstek Museum
- National Gallery in Prague
- National Museum
- National Technical Museum
- Prague Aviation Museum
- Galerie Rudolfinum
- The Václav Špála Gallery
Palaces and villas in Prague
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- Bertramka
- Clam-Gallas Palace
- Czernin Palace
- Dolní Počernice
- Kinský Palace
- Kolowrat Palace
- Letohrádek Hvězda
- Liechtenstein Palace (Kampa Island)
- Liechtenstein Palace (Malostranské náměstí)
- Lobkowicz Palace
- Morzin Palace
- Old Royal Palace
- Schebek Palace
- Schönborn Palace
- Troja Palace
- Villa Müller
- Wallenstein Palace
- Žofín Palace
Parks and gardens in Prague
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- Aquapalace Prague
- Kampa Park
- Letná Park
- Obora Hvězda
- Park of National Awakening
- Parukářka Park
- Seminary Garden
- Stromovka
Public squares in Prague
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Public squares in Prague
- Charles Square
- Hradčany Square
- Jan Palach Square
- Malé náměstí
- Malostranské náměstí
- Náměstí Republiky
- Old Town Square
- St. George's Square
- Wenceslas Square
Religious buildings in Prague
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- All Saints Church
- Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul
- Basilica of the Assumption
- Břevnov Monastery
- Cathedral of Saint Lawrence
- Church of Our Lady before Týn
- Church of Our Lady of the Snows
- Church of Saint Michael the Archangel in Prague
- Church of St. James the Greater
- Church of St. Martin in the Wall
- Church of St. Apollinaire
- Church of Sts. Simon and Jude
- Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord
- Hus' House
- Ss. Cyril and Methodius Cathedral
- St. Clement's Cathedral
- St. George's Basilica
- St. George's Convent
- St. Giles' Church
- St. Longin's Rotunda
- St. Nicholas Church (Malá Strana)
- St. Nicholas Church (Staré Město)
- St. Salvator Church
- St Thomas' Church
- St. Vitus Cathedral
- St. Wenceslas Church
- Strahov Monastery
Secular buildings in Prague
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- A Studio Rubín
- Barrandov Terraces
- Clementinum
- City Tower
- City Empiria
- Dancing House
- Domovina
- Golden Angel
- House at the Two Golden Bears
- House of the Black Madonna
- Invalidovna
- Karolinum
- Molochov
- Municipal House
- Municipal Library of Prague
- New Town Hall
- Old Town Hall
- Pankrác Prison
- Planetárium Praha
- Prague City Archives
- Prague Towers
- Rangherka
- Rezidence Eliška
- Rudolfinum
- Škoda Palace
- Štefánik's Observatory
- Stone Bell House
- Transgas (building)
- V Tower
- Valkounsky House
- Výstaviště Praha
Streets in Prague
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- Broadway Theatre
- Divadlo DISK
- Divadlo na Fidlovačce
- The Drama Club
- Estates Theatre
- Laterna Magika
- Millennium Theatre
- Musical Theatre Karlín
- National Marionette Theatre
- National Theatre
- Provisional Theatre
- Semafor
- Spejbl and Hurvínek Theatre
- Theatre on the Balustrade
- Vinohrady Theatre
Towers in Prague
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- Malá Strana Bridge Tower
- Old Town Bridge Tower
- Petřín Lookout Tower
- Vinohrady Water Tower
- Žižkov Television Tower
Demographics of Prague
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Politics of Prague
International relations of Prague
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Law and order in Prague
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editHistory of Prague
editHistory of Prague, by period or event
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- Beginnings and early Middle Ages
- The Přemyslid dynasty rules most of Bohemia (900–1306)
- The reign of Charles IV, of the Luxembourg dynasty (1346–1378)
- First Defenestration of Prague (1419)
- Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II, of the House of Habsburg, is elected King of Bohemia in 1576, and moves the Habsburg capital from Vienna to Prague in 1583.
- Second Defenestration of Prague (1618)
- Prague during the 18th century
- Prague during the 19th century
- Prague during the 20th century
- 1945 Bombing of Prague (1945)
- Prague uprising (1945)
- Prague Spring (1968)
- Contemporary Era
- Velvet Revolution (1989)
History of Prague, by subject
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Arts in Prague
editArchitecture of Prague
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List of tallest buildings in Prague
- Art Nouveau architecture in Prague
- Baroque architecture in Prague
- Gothic architecture in Prague
- Neoclassical architecture in Prague
- Neo-Renaissance architecture in Prague
- Postmodern architecture in Prague
Cinema of Prague
edit- Barrandov Studios
- Bio Oko
- Febiofest
- One World Film Festival
- Prague Independent Film Festival
- Prague Studios
Literature of Prague
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- Ballet of Prague
- Music festivals in Prague
- Music schools in Prague
- Music venues in Prague
- Musical compositions dedicated to Prague
- Musical ensembles in Prague
- Band of the Castle Guards and the Police of the Czech Republic
- Berg Orchestra
- Bohemian Symphony Orchestra Prague
- City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
- Czech National Symphony Orchestra
- Czech Philharmonic
- Praga Sinfonietta Orchestra
- Prague Philharmonia
- Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
- Prague Quartet
- Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra
- Prague Symphony Orchestra
- Musicians from Prague
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Prague
Theatre of Prague
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Public art in Prague
Languages of Prague
Media in Prague
- Newspapers in Prague
- Radio and television in Prague
People from Prague
Religion in Prague
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- Catholicism in Prague
- Judaism in Prague
Sports in Prague
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- Football in Prague
- Association football in Prague
- Prague derby
- Ice hockey in Prague
- Sports competitions in Prague
- Sports venues in Prague
Economy and infrastructure of Prague
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- Financial services in Prague
- Hotels in Prague
- Restaurants and cafés in Prague
- Shopping malls and markets in Prague
- Tourism in Prague
Transportation in Prague
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- Public transport in Prague
- Public transport operators in Prague
- Air transport in Prague
- Road transport in Prague
Rail transport in Prague
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- Petřín funicular
- Prague Metro
- Railway stations in Prague
- Trams in Prague
Education in Prague
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- Research institutes in Prague
Healthcare in Prague
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "The World According to GaWC 2016". GaWC.
- ^ Bremner, Caroline (2016). "Top 100 City Destinations Ranking". Euromonitor International. Retrieved 2 March 2016.
- ^ Names of European cities in different languages: M–P#P