Prague: Wenceslas Square
The Vltava River defines the setting of Prague — its valley has gathered the city’s historic quarters on both banks beneath a ring of hills. Wenceslas Square forms a long urban boulevard in Nové Město, laid out by Charles IV in 1348 as the Horse Market. It took its present name in the 19th century after Saint Wenceslas, Bohemia’s patron saint. The square has repeatedly served as a stage for public assemblies, including the demonstrations of the 1989 Velvet Revolution. At its upper end stands the National Museum, completed in 1891 to designs by Josef Schulz; the equestrian statue of Saint Wenceslas before it is a familiar Prague meeting point. Shops, hotels, offices and late-19th- and early-20th-century façades make this one of the capital’s busiest central addresses.
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Tucked along the bends of the Vltava River in the heart of Bohemia, Prague is a city whose character is shaped by its riverbanks and hilltop districts. Prague Castle rises above the left bank, while the medieval Charles Bridge, completed in 1402, connects Malá Strana with the Old Town. Gothic, Baroque and Art Nouveau buildings share the centre with busy squares, theatres and cafés, reflecting Prague’s long role as the Czech capital. The Old Town Astronomical Clock, installed in 1410, remains one of its defining public landmarks. Discover how Prague belongs to the wider Bohemian setting by browsing webcams in the surrounding area.
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Built around crossings of the Vltava River, Hlavní město Praha grew into Czechia’s capital and largest city. Its historic core on both banks of the river brings together the medieval Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and Prague Castle, whose origins date to the 9th century. The city centre has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992. Beyond its major monuments, Prague is a living European capital of distinct neighbourhoods, parks, universities and cafés, with tram lines linking riverfront districts to the surrounding hills. Czech, Jewish and Central European traditions remain visible in its streets and architecture. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Prague.
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The terrain of Czechia ranges from fertile lowlands in southern Moravia to mountain ridges along the northern frontier, giving this Central European country a distinctly varied geography. The Vltava runs through Prague before joining the Elbe, while the Krkonoše form part of the border with Poland and include Sněžka, Czechia’s highest mountain. Prague’s historic centre, with Prague Castle and Charles Bridge, reflects the city’s long role as a political and cultural centre. Beyond the capital, Bohemia is known for spa towns and brewing, and Moravia for wine-growing traditions. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Czechia relates to its Central European surroundings.
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