Friday, September 19, 2008

PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC

Historic Centre of Prague, Czech Republic

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Famous Astronomical clock on the Old Town Hall in Prague


Illustrations below are the "Farmer's Year"


by Josef Manes (1820-1871)


Built between the 11th and 18th centuries, the Old Town, the Lesser Town and the New Town - with their magnificent monuments, such as Hradcani Castle, St Vitus Cathedral, Charles Bridge and numerous churches and palaces, built mostly in the 14th century under the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles IV - speak of the great architectural and cultural influence enjoyed by this city since the Middle Ages.


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