Monday, January 05, 2009

PRAGA


Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic, as she gathers the Constitution of the country.


From 1992 the historical hull of the city is A Patrimony of the Humanity. His her beauty and historical patrimony turn her into one of 20 cities more visited of the world.


Prague also is known as " the city of hundred ", domes " the golden city ", " Paris of the 20s in the 90s ", " the mother of all the " and cities " Europa's heart ".


The historical Prague was a small accession placed in the oriental shore of the river Vistula, directly opposite to the localities of the old Warsaw and Mariensztat, being both reports of Warsaw now. It he mentioned for the first time in 1432, obtained his her name of a verb prazyc Polish, that is to say, to record or to roast, since it he occupies a wooded area that was burned to do place for the village.


Separated from Warsaw for a great river, it he developed with independence of the neighboring city. Because of that, on February 10, 1648 king Wladyslaw IV of Poland granted Prague with to city charter.


The climate of Prague is continental. The annual everage temperature is 8-9 centigrade degrees.


Traditionally Prague has been one of the most important cultural centers of Central Europe. Nowadays, after the fall of the communism, it he recovered his her tradition and he feasts hundreds of events as festivals of cinema, music or literature. The theatrical and operatic activity of the city presents an enormous offer all the year round. The Black Theatre, the National Theatre of Prague and the Theatre of the National ballet are some of the most famous cultural attractions.

Credits: The Enciclopy










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