Knowra Prague Prague Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic, situated on the Vltava River in Bohemia. Its historic center preserves major architectural layers from medieval, Baroque, and modern periods.
Prague Castle : A castle complex in Prague that has served as a seat of power for Czech rulers and presidents. Its changing buildings and institutions make it the city’s most enduring political landmark.
Bohemia : A historical region in Central Europe, now mostly within the Czech Republic. Prague developed as the principal city of this historic Czech region.
Franz Kafka : A German-language writer born in Prague, known for fiction depicting alienation and opaque authority. His work and biography remain closely associated with the city’s multilingual literary culture.
Czech Republic : A landlocked Central European country whose capital and largest city is Prague. Prague is the country’s political, economic, and cultural center.
University of Prague : A university founded in Prague in 1348, now known as Charles University. Its foundation made Prague a major center of medieval European learning.
Charles Bridge : A historic stone bridge across the Vltava River in Prague, begun in the fourteenth century. Its towers and statues connect the Old Town with Malá Strana.
Premyslid dynasty : A medieval dynasty that ruled Bohemia and established its early political institutions. Premyslid rulers made Prague a center of Bohemian authority.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart : An Austrian composer whose operas and symphonies were warmly received in late eighteenth-century Prague. Prague audiences played a notable role in the success of his operas.
Vltava : The longest river in the Czech Republic, flowing through Prague before joining the Elbe. The river shapes the city’s geography, bridges, and historic development.
Thirty Years' War : A series of European conflicts fought from 1618 to 1648, beginning with a revolt in Bohemia. The Defenestration of Prague helped trigger the conflict.
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