The History of Prague
Prague is situated in the center of Europe. Prague itself
borders the countries of Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Poland.
While still quite large, compared some European countries it is
small with its population of 1.21 million people. People of this
area speak the language that is known as Czech. The currency of
Prague is Czech crown that has the symbol of Kc.
Prague is also known as Praha in Czech and is the capital and
largest city of Czechoslovakia and is the commercial and
cultural center of the country. In the past it generally served
as a residence of the Holy Roman emperors from the 14th and 17th
Centuries. It has long been called the center of education and
the arts.
The city is the hub of a diversified industrial area where the
leading industrial activity is manufactured of many kinds of
iron and steel goods. Among these things are the railroad
rolling stock, automobiles and some kinds of electrical
machinery. The city of Prague is also famous for other things as
well. Other products made in the city are beer, clothing, some
chemicals and glassware. Prague is also the center of the Czech
book-publishing industry.
Prague has been called one of the most beautiful cities in
Europe. It is rich in historic buildings in the Romanesque,
Gothic and Baroque styles of architecture and its many churches
and cathedrals have given it the name of "city of 100 spires".
History of Prague
Settlements grew up around Hrandcany castle and other
fortifications built there in the 18th century A.D. German
settlers established Old Town in 1232 as a trading center, and
Mala Strana was founded in 1257. As the capital of the powerful
kingdom of Bohemia. The city grew rapidly and quickly became the
second largest city in Europe in the 14th century. The city of
Prague continued to grow of the centuries and became one of the
leading industrialized cities in Europe.