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Prague UNESCO world heritage sites

Prague Castle at Hradcanske Namesti, Prazsky Hrad
It is the official office of the President of the Czech Republic. The castle was a seat of power for kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman emperors, and presidents of Czechoslovakia. The Bohemian Crown Jewels are kept within a hidden room inside it.
St. Vitus Cathedral at III. nadvori 48/2
This cathedral is a prominent example of Gothic architecture and is the largest and most important church in the country. Located within Prague Castle and containing the tombs of many Bohemian kings and Holy Roman Emperors, the cathedral is under the ownership of the Czech government as part of the Prague Castle complex.
Hradcanske Square at Hradcanske namesti
The square consists of a number of historical houses and palaces. It is connected to the castle courtyard and the western entrance gate to Prague Castle. On the south side there is a terrace with spectacular views of the city.
Waldstein Palace at Valdstejnske namesti 17/4
Wallenstein Palace is a Baroque palace in Mala Strana, Prague, that served as a residence for Imperial Generalissimo Albrecht von Wallenstein and now houses the Senate of the Czech Republic.
Charles Bridge on Karluv most
Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the beginning of the 15th century. The bridge replaced the old Judith Bridge built 1158-1172 that had been badly damaged by a flood in 1342. This new bridge was originally called Stone Bridge or Prague Bridge but has been "Charles Bridge" since 1870. As the only means of crossing the river Vltava (Moldau) until 1841, Charles Bridge was the most important connection between Prague Castle and the city's Old Town and adjacent areas.
Rotunda of the Finding of the Holy Cross on Karoliny Svetle
Rotunda of the Finding of the Holy Cross is a Romanesque rotunda in Prague 1, Old Town quarter, on the crossing of Konviktska and Karoliny Svetle street.
Old Town Square on Staromestske nam.
The square features various architectural styles including the Gothic Church of Our Lady before Tyn, which has been the main church of this part of the city since the 14th century; the church's towers are 80 m high. Prague Orloj is a medieval astronomical clock located on the Old Town Hall. The clock was first installed in 1410, making it the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest one still in operation. The Baroque St. Nicholas Church is another church located in the square, while the tower of the Old Town Hall offers a panoramic view of Old Town. An art museum of the Czech National Gallery is located in Kinsky Palace.
Church of Our Lady before Tyn on Staromestse nam
Church of Our Lady before Tyn, is a gothic church and a dominant feature of the Old Town of Prague, Czech Republic. It has been the main church of this part of the city since the 14th century. The church's towers are 80 m high and topped by four small spires.
Basilica of St James at Mala Stupartska 635/6
When it was rebuilt, it was rebuilt in the Baroque architecture style. The rebuilding included the addition of over 20 altars.
The Old-New Synagogue at Maiselova 18
The Old New Synagogue or Altneuschul situated in Josefov, Prague, is Europe's oldest active synagogue. It is also the oldest surviving medieval synagogue of twin-nave design.