Geography

History of Prague through the Centuries

Archaeological research and the oldest written sources show that the history of Prague city goes back to the foundation of Prague Castle in 880 AD.

The mother of cities, Prague is one of the continent’s most acceptable cities and the prominent Czech economic, architectural, and cultural heritage that reflects the versatile history of Prague.

Libuše, the daughter of mythical Czech ruler Krok, stood on a rocky cliff above the Vltava River and said, “I see a great city whose glory will touch the stars.” She ordered the construction of a castle to be built on the spot. After the death of her father, she became queen and married a farm worker named Přemysl. Together, they went to the Přemyslid dynasty and established it, which ruled the Czech lands until 1306.

Let’s rewind the history of beautiful Prague.

History of Prague 1200x900

Around 500 BC

6th -8th century –Arrival of the Slavs

9th century – Přemyslid Dynasty

10th century – Foundation of the Vysehrad Castle

11th century –Prague became the seat of the dukes of Bohemia.

12th century -Foundation of the Old Town

13th century – Prague became one of the prosperous cities.

14th century – Prague’s Golden Age

15th century -Hussite Movement

16th century -Prague’s Second Golden Age

17th century –The Dark Age of the Czech history

18th century -National Reawaking of Prague

19th century -Period of Czech national revival

The 20th century -Prague becomes the capital of the Czech Republic

21st century- Czech Republic a member of European Union

Prague Castle, the embodiment of the historical and cultural tradition of the Czech state, is a treasure for visitors.

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