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Apr 15, 2024 · Prague, city, capital of the Czech Republic. Lying at the heart of Europe, it is one of the continent’s finest cities and the major Czech economic and cultural centre. The city has a rich architectural heritage that reflects both the uncertain currents of history in Bohemia and an urban life extending back more than 1,000 years.
Notable hills in the centre of Prague are Petřín with 327 m (1,073 ft) and Vítkov with 270 m (890 ft). The lowest point is the Vltava in Suchdol at the place where it leaves the city, at 172 m (564 ft). Prague is located approximately at .
- 8th century
- 100 00 – 199 00
- 399 m (1,309 ft)
- Czech Republic
The city centre is compact and the finest areas are mostly pedestrianised, so Prague is best explored on foot; from Wenceslas Square on one side of the city to Prague Castle on the other is just a 30-minute stroll (walking via the Old Town, across Charles Bridge, and through the Lesser Town ).
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1 Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG IATA) (20 km (12 mi) north-west of the city centre. It generally takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.), ☏ +420 220 111 111, +420 296 661 111. The airport is a relatively safe place, but there have been reports of small item theft when going through airport security.
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Find your way around the Prague map, the Republic of Czech's capital and biggest municipality located in central Bohemia.
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country, right in the middle of Europe. Its capital, Prague, is located in the north-west of the country, on the Vltava River. The city covers an area of almost 5,000 km² (c. 50,000 ha), and the altitude of Prague is 177 – 399 metres above sea level.
