The Charles bridge (Karluv most, 515m long) over the river Vltava ( enlarge images 1 and 2 ) was build in 1357 by Charles IV. Bridge was fortified by beautiful Gothic towers, two of them are are still standing. Bridge is also lined on both sides with a row of sculptures. More about Prague…

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On our featured video walk with us the streets of Old Prague and cross the Vltava River over Charles Bridge (Karlow Most).

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Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Camera: kB
Recorded: July 2005
Video editing: 2005 by kB
Length: 3.53 min.
Premiere: Low resolution – April 2006

Capital: Prague
Language: Czech
Population: 10 500 000
Religion: Roman Catholic

Industries: chemicals, vehicles, glass-crystal, tourism.

Agriculture products: dairy products, fruits and vegetables, livestock.

Generally speaking:

• Czech Republic is central European country.
• Capital city of Czech Republic, Prague’s historical center is enlisted as the UNESCO World Heritage site.
• From 1918 until January 1, 1993 Czech Republic was united with Slovakia in country named Czechoslovakia.

Prague today is capital city of Czech Republic and modern European city proud of its rich heritage. Center of the city including historic part is well-connected with trams, buses and subway system.

Prague has been location where from Czech kings ruled from very beginning of foundation of the country. For that reason was build Prague castle overlooking much of the old town and city.

Among other locations that you should visit in Prague are:

Vyšehrad – a baroque fort, whose walls and some of the gates are still preserved.

The Charles bridge (Karluv most, 515m long) over the river Vltava, build in 1357 by Charles IV which was fortified by beautiful Gothic towers, two of them are still standing. Bridge is lined on both sides with a row of sculptures.

Other historically interesting and rich location in Prague is Jewish town.

So, what ever your reason for visit to Prague is, do not forget to walk the Royal route were you’ll view most attractive places of the Old Town Prague.