Prague: New Town: Karlovo náměstí
Few places in Prague have a history as closely tied to Charles IV’s founding of the New Town as Karlovo náměstí. Laid out in 1348 as the Cattle Market, it became one of the New Town’s principal commercial spaces and remains an unusually broad urban square, now arranged as a public garden. The Gothic New Town Hall stands at its edge; in 1419, its windows were the site of Prague’s First Defenestration, an event that helped ignite the Hussite Wars. The Church of St Ignatius, built for the Jesuits in the 17th century, adds a major Baroque presence. A short distance east of the Vltava, Karlovo náměstí sits on a busy tram corridor linking the historic centre with Prague’s southern districts.
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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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