Welcome to Prague
Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic, is a treasure trove of history and culture, renowned for its picturesque beauty and architectural marvels. Known as the 'city of a hundred spires', Prague's skyline is dotted with historic church spires, which stand tall above the city's cobblestoned streets and beautiful bridges like the iconic Charles Bridge. This bridge is a must-see, featuring stunning views of the Vltava River and adorned with an array of statues that add to its historic ambiance.
The city thrives with a vibrant arts scene, showcasing a range of performances from classical concerts in grand palaces to modern shows at the State Opera or National Theatre. Visitors are encouraged to experience the richness of Prague's cultural offerings which reflect the city's historical journey through the centuries.
Walking through Prague is like stepping back in time, with its well-preserved castles, Baroque and Gothic cathedrals, and medieval squares that tell stories of its past. Yet, the city is not caught in time; it is dynamic, with transformed run-down areas now hosting fine restaurants, stylish hotels, and lively bars and clubs, ensuring that visitors can enjoy both the historical and contemporary sides of Prague.
When exploring, it’s recommended to wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking on cobblestones and to dress in layers to navigate the city's mid-continental climate, which can range from warm summers to chilly winters.
Overall, the essence of Prague lies in its ability to merge its illustrious past with the vibrant pulse of a modern European city. Whether it's the architectural wonders, the rich history, or the buzzing nightlife, Prague offers an experience that is both deeply rooted in tradition and excitingly contemporary.





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<p><b>Tančící dům</b> 17/02/2025 15h55<br />
Prague is an old city, but this modern building from the 1990s has also become an icon, a landmark that has even been made into refrigerator magnets. <br />
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<u>Dancing House</u><br />
The Dancing House (Czech: Tančící dům), or Ginger and Fred, is the nickname given to the Nationale-Nederlanden building on the Rašínovo nábřeží (Rašín Embankment) in Prague, Czech Republic. It was designed by the Croatian-Czech architect Vlado Milunić in cooperation with Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry on a vacant riverfront plot. The building was designed in 1992. The construction, carried out by BESIX, was completed four years later in 1996. The style is called Deconstructivism. <br />
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Gehry originally called the house Ginger and Fred (after the dancers Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire – the house resembles a pair of dancers), but the nickname Ginger & Fred is now mainly used for the restaurant located on the seventh floor of the Dancing House Hotel. Gehry himself later discarded his own idea, as he was "afraid to import American Hollywood kitsch to Prague". <br />
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The Dancing House has been called inappropriate in the classical city of Prague. The deconstructivist design is controversial because the house disrupts the Baroque, Gothic, and Art Nouveau buildings for which Prague is famous. The style, shape, heavy asymmetry, and material are considered out of place by some critics and commentators.<br />
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<p><b>Karlovo náměstí</b> 17/02/2025 15h47<br />
A Škoda 15 T tram (fleetnumber <i>9286</i>) with a commercial livery of BILLA on Karlovo náměstí (Charles Square). This tram just left the street Ječná. <br />
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<u>Trams in Prague</u><br />
The Prague tramway network is the largest tram network in the Czech Republic, consisting of 144 km of standard gauge (1,435 mm) track, 882 tram vehicles (one of the largest fleets in the world) and 26 daytime routes, 2 historical and 10 night routes with a total route length of 518 km It is operated by Dopravní podnik hlavního města Prahy a.s., a company owned by the city of Prague. The network is a part of Prague Integrated Transport, the city's integrated public transport system. This tram series was delivered to Prague from 2011 till 2017 (250 in total with fleetnumbers 9201–9325 for the first series (Škoda 15 T) and 9326–9450 for the second series (Škoda 15 T4). <br />
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<b>Rolling Stock:</b> <br />
- Tatra T3 series, 426 units in service, built 1960–1997<br />
- Tatra KT8D5 series, 52 units in service, built 1986–1991<br />
- Škoda 14 T series, 59 units in service, built 2006–2009 <br />
- Škoda 15 T series, 250 units in service, built 2009–present <br />
- Škoda 52 T series, built 2025 - present (not in service in 03/2025)<br />
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