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Matička Praha - 'little mother Prague' - was largely undamaged by WWII, and the cityscape is stunning. Its compact medieval centre remains an evocative maze of cobbled lanes, ancient courtyards, dark passages and churches beyond number, all watched over by an 1100-year-old castle.
Kidnapped by communism for 40 years, Prague has become one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations. Its traditional pubs and eateries have been augmented by a wave of gourmet restaurants, cocktail bars and trendy cafes - though you can still feast on pork and dumplings washed down with a beer.
Fast Facts
Population
1,215,000
Currency
Name: Czech Koruna
Code: CZK
Symbol: Kč
Electrical Plugs
220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Czech
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +1
Country Dialing Code
+420
Weights & Measures
Metric
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