The city of Prague - Considered one of the oldest gems of the communist regime, the capital of the Czech Republic is a city that is worth exploring down to the last detail.

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Heritage - The capital has a breath-taking architectural heritage which is the most intact in Europe, as it suffered no damages during the two World Wars.

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Tourism - This uniquely beautiful city has a personality of its own. The capital of the former communist country has attractions for those who love art, architecture, history, modernity and religion.

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Population - The city currently spans an area of 496 km² and has a population of 1,237,893 inhabitants (data census 2009).

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Central Prague - Prague is famous for being one of Europe's biggest cultural centers, linked with famous composers such as Antonín Dvořák and Bedřich Smetana and writers Franz Kafka, Rainer Maria Rilke and Jaroslav Hašek.

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University center - The city is also home to many prestigious universities, the most famous of which, Charles University, was founded in the 14th century and is the oldest in central Europe.

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Vltava river - The city is spread along the banks of the Vltava river, which captivates visitors in the city center with it's winding curves.

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Vltava river - This is one of the reasons why the city has such a large quantity of bridges.

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Charles Bridge - The most famous of all is Charles bridge, one of the city's postcard picture spots and an obligatory stop for visitors.

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Charles Bridge - The architecture of this pedestrian bridge is unique, made from stone and bronze statues. It is always full of people as it links the old city to Prague castle.

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Hilltops - One of Prague's charms are its hills, which are spread throughout the city and can be seen from both sides of the Vltava river.

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Golden Lane - There are hundreds of narrow streets in the old city which are well preserved and lead you to unimaginable places, such as cafes and century-old shops.

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Domes - The city's architecture is another feature in its own right, consisting of palaces, monuments and many domes decorated with gold.

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Domes - Owing to large quantities of these architectural structures throughout Prague, the capital is known as the "city of a hundred domes", which also makes it one of the oldest and most beautiful urban centers in Europe.

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Prague Castle - Prague castle is one of the city's unmissable architectural beauties. It was built between the 14th and 17th centuries on the Hradcany hill.

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Prague Castle - The castle is now the official residence of the president of the republic and before this was the old residence of the Bohemian royalty.

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St. Vitus Cathedral - Right next to Prague Castle is the imposing and incredibly beautiful St. Vitus Cathedral, built in the 14th century.

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St. Vitus Cathedral - The Renaissance style belvedere looks out over the whole city, stretching from the crests of the hills to the famous Golden Lane, where those who worked for the Royal family used to live.

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Torture Museum - The street is lines with shops, cafes and a torture museum, which displays the instruments used to punish those who went against the regime in former times. Not for the faint-hearted!

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St. Nicholas Church - In the neighborhood of Malá Strana is a beautiful baroque structure, the St. Nicholas church, which houses the most spectacular dome.

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St. Nicholas Church - dome - The dome is a true work of art in itself, with beautifully detailed paintings on the walls and ceiling, and decoration in gold and marble.

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Church of Our Lady Victorious - There is another iconic church near the St. Nicholas church, famous for its statue of the child Jesus, which attracts thousands of tourists each year.

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Church of Our Lady Victorious - The monument has a touch of mystery, with an atmosphere of faith and peace, even despite the hundreds of people who flock to visit it. It can be hard to get a good photo of the Infant Jesus because of this.

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Church of Our Lady Victorious - A trick is to go up the church tower and visit the little museum, which shows all the clothes brought from various countries for the infant saint.

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Politics - In 1992, the political system changed, dissolving the ties which had bound the Czechs and Slovenians in a united federation.

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Politics - With the change, Prague was no longer the capital of Czechoslovakia, and became instead the capital of the Czech Republic.

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Post communism - After the fall of the communist regime, the city became an important tourism destination and the industry has had a positive impact on the country's economy.

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Economy - The city is the industrial, commercial and cultural center of the country, which serves the chemical production, metalworking, electrical goods, foods, textiles, leather goods, pharmaceutical, alcoholic drinks and glass goods industries.

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Dancing House - The Dancing house is one of the city's most famous modern buildings. It's currently an office building and is found in the center of the city. It was designed by architect Vlado Milunić together with Canadian architect Frank Gehry.

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Dancing House - The building, which was begun in 1994 and only completed in 1996, caused a lot of controversy at the time. Originally called Fred and Ginger, the structure depicts a pair of dancers.

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