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Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic. The city is the biggest one in the country and has more than 1.2 million inhabitants. It is situated on the Vltava River in central Bohemia. Prague is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is one of the most visited places in Europe.

Prague’s historic importance spans beyond being the capital of the Czech Republic. It reached its highest peak when it became the seat of the Holy Roman Emperor in the 14^th century. Since then date the first Gothic cathedral and university in central Europe. The city was a place of important European religious and political debates. It also had a very diverse nature- there were sizable minorities of Germans, Italians and Jews.

The city of Prague is Europe sixth most popular tourist destination after Paris, London, Rome, Madrid and Berlin. The city attracts visitors with its historic architecture. There can be seen architectural wonders of the Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Art Nouveau, Cubist, and Neo-classical styles. Some of the most famous sights are the Prague Castle, Old Town, Old Town Square, New Town, Mala Strana, the Old New Synagogue, the Pisek Gate and may other.

The climate in Prague is oceanic with warm summers and cold winters. There are distinct four seasons with temperatures varying from – 20 to +35 °C. The summer and autumn are considered the best time to visit this beautiful city.

The city is served by the Ruzyne International Airport Prague. It is located 10 km west from the city and is the home airport for the Czech Airlines. There are other two small airports that also serve the city – Kbely Airport and Aero Vodochody Airport.

Car rental companies that offer services in the Czech Republic as well as in Prague are Auto Europe, Europcar, Abaka, Car Hire, Auto Europe and Hertz.

Prague is a vast city and the capital of the Czech Republic. Population is 1.3 million .

Tourists that visit the city are up to 4.1 million per year. Prague’s central area is in UNESCO’s World Heritage List

Sights

There are many things one can see in Prague. Prague was blessed not to be destroyed during the bombing of World War II, so most of its historical buildings and sights remain intact. Such sights are:

The Old Town Square and the Astronomical clock on it, the enormous Prague Castle, the greatest in the world and the most imposing may I say. The Josefon with the Old New Synagogue and the Old Jewish Cemetery and lastly the great Lenin Wall.

Other interesting places to visit are the National Museum, the Museum of Decorative Arts, the Mucha Museum, and for something different you should visit the Prague Zoo, the Dancing House, many big cemeteries that spread all over Budapest and you must take a tour to places that have relation with Franz Kafka

Accommodation

Prague has plenty of choices on where to sleep, and many of them are very close to the center of the city.

If you consider yourself an adventurous person, and if you happen to carry a tent and your sleeping bag, then you may try looking for camping areas. Prague has many of them, so budget here is not a problem. If you are more of a classic type of traveler and you prefer to have your own space,then a bunch of hotels are here: Golden Well Hotel, Mosaic House, Czech Inn,Sir Toby’s Hostel, Miss Sophie’s, Hotel Ambassador,Dizzy Daizy Hostel Prague and many more. El Paso Furniture Store

So, if you are planning to visit Prague, the car rental companies are Autoeurope, Autonom, ASAP, CRC and others.