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Many significant architectural styles can be seen in Prague, and the historic centre of Prague is on UNESCO's World Heritage List.<ref>[http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/616 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Prague]</ref> Most significant architecture in the historic centre was built in the 14th century under the patronage Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV. | Many significant architectural styles can be seen in Prague, and the historic centre of Prague is on UNESCO's World Heritage List.<ref>[http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/616 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Prague]</ref> Most significant architecture in the historic centre was built in the 14th century under the patronage Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV. | ||
Significant structures in Prague are the Charles Bridge (Karlův most), the Prague Castle ( | Significant structures in Prague are the Charles Bridge (Karlův most), the Prague Castle (Pražský hrad), as well as the Old Town, Lesser Town and the Jewish quarter. It also is the location of the Klementium and the Karolinum (Universita Karlova), which was founded in 1348 and is the oldest university north of the Alps. | ||
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Prague (in Czech: Praha) is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It has served as the capital city of Czechoslovakia, as well as the centre of the Bohemian kingdom, since the ninth century.
Many significant architectural styles can be seen in Prague, and the historic centre of Prague is on UNESCO's World Heritage List.[1] Most significant architecture in the historic centre was built in the 14th century under the patronage Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV.
Significant structures in Prague are the Charles Bridge (Karlův most), the Prague Castle (Pražský hrad), as well as the Old Town, Lesser Town and the Jewish quarter. It also is the location of the Klementium and the Karolinum (Universita Karlova), which was founded in 1348 and is the oldest university north of the Alps.