Prague (in Czech: Praha) is a capital city of Czech Republic and lies in the middle of Bohemia. Through it flows a river Vltava, which surrounds 7 islands; it is stretched over by 18 bridges. Its population is 1.2 million people and it is the largest city in Czech Republic too. The historical center consists of the Old Town, Josefov, the Lesser Quarter, Hradčany, the New Town and Vyšehrad. The other parts of the city are modern and serve as residential quarters.

The founding of the city is based on a legend of princess Libuše who prophesied the future glory of Prague, which "would touch the stars". The oldest settlements in Prague are from 25.000 BC and the oldest buildings come from the 10^th century. Prague's other castle Vyšehrad was built in 11^th century. It served as the seat of Czech rulers.

Prague is also a cultural, industrial and economical center of Czech Republic. It is a destination of many foreign and our tourists. Here can they see the best museums, galleries and theatres, such as The National Museum (at the top of Wenceslas Square), The National Gallery (it is spread to many places, e. g. Prague's Castle, Šternberk's Palace, etc.), The National Theatre (renaissance style building, which was built from the public money in the 2^nd half of he 19^th century. Other culturally important places are also Smetana theatre, Stavovské (Tyl) theatre, the Vinohrady theatre, the Magic Lantern, the Lucerna Hall and so on.

Many world personalities were in Prague, e.g. Mozart, Beethoven, Einstein, Kafka etc.

The most visited sights are include:

The Prague Castle – found by 880, its biggest glory was during the reign of Charles IV., when in 1344 the construction of St. Vitus cathedral started.

The Strahov Monastery and Petřín hill with its watchtower.

Old Town Square – part of Old Town Hall was hit by bombs in May 1945, with its Astronomical Clock striking every 60 minutes, built in middle ages, also the monument to Master John Huss, the church of Our Lady Before Týn, the house At the Bell and baroque St. Nicholas Church can be found here.

The Charles Bridge – commissioned by Charles IV. in 1357 with Bridge Towers on both ends is the second oldest in Central Europe (the oldest is in Písek).

Another points of interests are The Powder Tower at the end of Prague's pedestrian zone, the Carolinum – the oldest building of Charles University (1348) and in the center of Prague there is Wenceslas Square.