Outline of Prague

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Prague:

Prague – capital and largest city in the Czech Republic. With about 1.3 million residents within an area of 496 km2 (192 sq mi), it has the status of a statutory city. Prague is classified as a "Beta+" global city according to GaWC studies, and is the fifth most visited European city after London, Paris, Istanbul and Rome.

General reference

• Pronunciation: ; ;
• Common English name(s): Prague
• Official English name(s): Prague
• Adjectival(s): Praguer
• Demonym(s): Praguer

Geography of Prague

Geography of Prague

• Prague is:
• a city
• a statutory city
• capital of the Czech Republic
• Population of Prague: 1,280,508
• Area of Prague: 496 km² (192 sq mi)

Location of Prague

• Prague is situated within the following regions:
• Northern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere
• Eurasia
• Europe (outline)
• Central Europe
• Czech Republic (outline)
• Bohemia
• Time zone(s):
• Central European Time (UTC+01)
• In Summer (DST): Central European Summer Time (UTC+02)

Environment of Prague

• Climate of Prague

Natural geographic features of Prague

• Hills in Prague
• Letná
• Petřín
• Islands in Prague
• Kampa Island
• Střelecký Island
• Rivers in Prague
• Vltava

Areas of Prague

Districts of Prague

• New Town
• Old Town

Locations in Prague

• Tourist attractions in Prague
• Museums in Prague
• Shopping areas and markets
• World Heritage Sites in Prague
• Hradčany

Bridges in Prague

Bridges in Prague

• Charles Bridge
• Statues on Charles Bridge
• Jirásek Bridge
• Legion Bridge
• Libeň Bridge
• Mánes Bridge
• Nusle Bridge
• Palacký Bridge
• Svatopluk Čech Bridge
• Troja Bridge
• VyÅ¡ehrad railway bridge

Castles in Prague

Castles in Prague

• Prague Castle
• First courtyard of Prague Castle
• Matthias Gate
• Wrestling Titans
• Second courtyard of Prague Castle
• Kohl's Fountain
• Third courtyard of Prague Castle
• Obelisk
• Fourth courtyard of Prague Castle
• Golden Lane
• Royal Garden of Prague Castle
• Spanish Hall
• Vladislav Hall

City gates and walls of Prague

• Hunger Wall
• Lennon Wall
• Písek Gate
• Powder Tower

Cultural and exhibition centres in Prague

• Prague Congress Centre

Forts of Prague

• VyÅ¡ehrad

Fountains in Prague

• Kohl's Fountain
• Kranner's Fountain
• Wimmer's Fountain

Monuments and memorials in Prague

• FrantiÅ¡ek Palacký Monument
• Jan Hus Memorial
• Memorial of the Second Resistance Movement
• Memorial to the Victims of Communism
• Monument to Soviet Tank Crews
• National Monument in Vitkov
• Statue of Bedřich Smetana
• Statue of John of Nepomuk
• Statue of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk
• Statue of Saint George
• Vítězslav Hálek Memorial
• Winged Lion Memorial

Museums and art galleries in Prague

Museums in Prague

• Antonín Dvořák Museum
• Bedřich Smetana Museum
• City of Prague Museum
• Langweil's Model of Prague
• Czech Police Museum
• Franz Kafka Museum
• Galerie Cesty ke světlu
• Josef Sudek Gallery
• Kepler Museum
• Museum Kampa
• Museum of Communism
• Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague
• Galerie Rudolfinum
• Náprstek Museum
• National Gallery in Prague
• National Museum
• Lapidarium
• National Technical Museum
• Prague Aviation Museum
• Galerie Rudolfinum
• The Václav Å pála Gallery

Palaces and villas in Prague

• Bertramka
• Clam-Gallas Palace
• Czernin Palace
• Dolní Počernice
• Kinský Palace
• Kolowrat Palace
• Letohrádek Hvězda
• Liechtenstein Palace (Kampa Island)
• Liechtenstein Palace (Malostranské náměstí)
• Lobkowicz Palace
• Morzin Palace
• Old Royal Palace
• Schebek Palace
• Schönborn Palace
• Troja Palace
• Villa Müller
• Wallenstein Palace
• Žofín Palace

Parks and gardens in Prague

• Aquapalace Prague
• Kampa Park
• Letná Park
• Prague Metronome
• Obora Hvězda
• Park of National Awakening
• Parukářka Park
• Seminary Garden
• Stromovka

Public squares in Prague

Public squares in Prague

• Charles Square
• Hradčany Square
• Jan Palach Square
• Malé náměstí
• Malostranské náměstí
• Náměstí Republiky
• Old Town Square
• St. George's Square
• Wenceslas Square

Religious buildings in Prague

Churches in Prague

• All Saints Church
• Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul
• Basilica of the Assumption
• Břevnov Monastery
• Cathedral of Saint Lawrence
• Church of Our Lady before Týn
• Church of Our Lady of the Snows
• Church of Saint Michael the Archangel in Prague
• Church of St. James the Greater
• Church of St. Martin in the Wall
• Church of St. Apollinaire
• Church of Sts. Simon and Jude
• Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord
• Hus' House
• Ss. Cyril and Methodius Cathedral
• St. Clement's Cathedral
• St. George's Basilica
• St. George's Convent
• St. Giles' Church
• St. Longin's Rotunda
• St. Nicholas Church (Malá Strana)
• St. Nicholas Church (Staré Město)
• St. Salvator Church
• St Thomas' Church
• St. Vitus Cathedral
• Bohemian Crown Jewels
• Crown of Saint Wenceslas
• Treasury of St. Vitus Cathedral
• St. Wenceslas Church
• Strahov Monastery

Secular buildings in Prague

• A Studio Rubín
• Barrandov Terraces
• Clementinum
• National Library of the Czech Republic
• City Tower
• City Empiria
• Dancing House
• Domovina
• Golden Angel
• House at the Two Golden Bears
• House of the Black Madonna
• Invalidovna
• Karolinum
• Molochov
• Municipal House
• Municipal Library of Prague
• New Town Hall
• Old Town Hall
• Prague astronomical clock
• Pankrác Prison
• Planetárium Praha
• Prague City Archives
• Prague Towers
• Rangherka
• Rezidence EliÅ¡ka
• Rudolfinum
• Å koda Palace
• Å tefánik's Observatory
• Stone Bell House
• Transgas (building)
• V Tower
• Valkounsky House
• VýstaviÅ¡tě Praha

Streets in Prague

• Celetná
• Na příkopě
• Národní

Theatres in Prague

• Broadway Theatre
• Divadlo DISK
• Divadlo na Fidlovačce
• The Drama Club
• Estates Theatre
• Laterna Magika
• Millennium Theatre
• Musical Theatre Karlín
• National Marionette Theatre
• National Theatre
• Provisional Theatre
• Semafor
• Spejbl and Hurvínek Theatre
• Theatre on the Balustrade
• Vinohrady Theatre

Towers in Prague

Tallest structures in Prague

• Malá Strana Bridge Tower
• Old Town Bridge Tower
• Petřín Lookout Tower
• Vinohrady Water Tower
• Žižkov Television Tower

Demographics of Prague

Demographics of Prague

Government and politics of Prague

Politics of Prague

• Mayors of Prague

International relations of Prague

International relations of Prague

Law and order in Prague

• Prague Castle Guard

Military in Prague

History of Prague

History of Prague

History of Prague, by period or event

Timeline of Prague

• Beginnings and early Middle Ages
• The Přemyslid dynasty rules most of Bohemia (900–1306)
• The reign of Charles IV, of the Luxembourg dynasty (1346–1378)
• First Defenestration of Prague (1419)
• Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II, of the House of Habsburg, is elected King of Bohemia in 1576, and moves the Habsburg capital from Vienna to Prague in 1583.
• Second Defenestration of Prague (1618)
• Prague during the 18th century
• Prague during the 19th century
• Prague during the 20th century
• 1945 Bombing of Prague (1945)
• Prague uprising (1945)
• Prague Spring (1968)
• Contemporary Era
• Velvet Revolution (1989)

History of Prague, by subject

• History of the Jews in Prague

Culture of Prague

Culture of Prague

• Prague underground (culture)

Arts in Prague

Architecture of Prague

List of tallest buildings in Prague

• Art Nouveau architecture in Prague
• Hotel Paris
• Municipal House
• Baroque architecture in Prague
• Clementinum
• Troja Palace
• Wallenstein Palace
• Gothic architecture in Prague
• Powder Tower
• Neoclassical architecture in Prague
• Petschek Palace
• Neo-Renaissance architecture in Prague
• Schebek Palace
• Žofín Palace
• Postmodern architecture in Prague
• Dancing House

Cinema of Prague

• Barrandov Studios
• Bio Oko
• Febiofest
• One World Film Festival
• Prague Independent Film Festival
• Prague Studios

Literature of Prague

• Prague linguistic circle

Music and ballet of Prague

• Ballet of Prague
• National Theatre Ballet
• Music festivals in Prague
• Prague Autumn International Music Festival
• Prague International Jazz Festival
• Prague International Organ Festival
• Prague Spring International Music Festival
• Music schools in Prague
• Prague Conservatory
• Music venues in Prague
• National Theatre
• Rudolfinum
• State Opera
• Musical compositions dedicated to Prague
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Prague Symphony
• Musical ensembles in Prague
• Band of the Castle Guards and the Police of the Czech Republic
• Berg Orchestra
• Bohemian Symphony Orchestra Prague
• City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
• Czech National Symphony Orchestra
• Czech Philharmonic
• Praga Sinfonietta Orchestra
• Prague Philharmonia
• Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
• Prague Quartet
• Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra
• Prague Symphony Orchestra
• Musicians from Prague
• Ignaz Moscheles
• Josef Mysliveček
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Prague

Theatre of Prague

• Black light theatre
• Prague Quadrennial

Visual arts of Prague

• Czech Cubism
• Prague Biennale

Public art in Prague

• LibuÅ¡e and Přemysl
• Lumír and Píseň
• Piss
• Polibek
• Youth
• Záboj and Slavoj

Cuisine of Prague

• Beer in Prague
• Prague Ham
• Wine in Prague

Events in Prague

• Prague Fringe Festival
• Prague Writers' Festival
• Signal Festival
• Summer Shakespeare Festival

Languages of Prague

• Czech language
• Prague German language

Media in Prague

• Newspapers in Prague
• Lidové noviny
• Prager Zeitung
• Radio and television in Prague
• Prima televize

People from Prague

• List of people from Prague
• Václav Havel
• Jaroslav Heyrovský
• Karl Deutsch
• Rainer Maria Rilke

Religion in Prague

Religion in Prague

• Catholicism in Prague
• Bishops and archbishops of Prague
• Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Prague
• St. Vitus Cathedral
• Judaism in Prague
• Jubilee Synagogue
• Old New Synagogue

Sports in Prague

Sport in Prague

• Football in Prague
• Association football in Prague
• Bohemians 1905
• FK Dukla Prague
• AC Sparta Prague
• SK Slavia Prague
• Prague derby
• Ice hockey in Prague
• HC Sparta Praha
• HC Slavia Praha
• Sports competitions in Prague
• Czech Hockey Games
• Josef Odložil Memorial
• Prague Classic
• Prague Grand Prix
• Prague Half Marathon
• Prague Marathon
• Prague Golf Challenge
• I.ČLTK Prague Open
• Sparta Prague Open Challenger
• WTA Prague Open
• Sports venues in Prague
• Ďolíček
• Stadion Evžena RoÅ¡ického
• FK Viktoria Stadion
• Fortuna Arena
• Stadion Juliska
• Stadion Letná
• Stadion Lokomotiva Praha
• Stadion SK Prosek
• Na Chvalech
• Královka Arena
• Markéta Stadium
• O2 Arena
• Sportovní hala Fortuna

Economy and infrastructure of Prague

Economy of Prague

• Communications in Prague
• Prague pneumatic post

• Financial services in Prague
• Czech National Bank
• Prague Stock Exchange
• Hotels in Prague
• Corinthia Hotel Prague
• Four Seasons Hotel
• Hilton Prague
• Hotel InterContinental Prague
• Hotel International Prague
• Hotel Olympik
• Hotel Paris
• Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel
• Restaurants and cafés in Prague
• Allegro
• Café Slavia
• La Degustation
• U Fleků
• Výtopna
• Shopping malls and markets in Prague
• Centrum Chodov
• Dejvická Farmers' Market
• Kotva Department Store
• Nový Smíchov
• Obchodní centrum Letňany
• Palladium
• Tourism in Prague

Transportation in Prague

Transportation in Prague

• Public transport in Prague
• Public transport operators in Prague
• Air transport in Prague
• Airports in Prague
• Prague Airport
• Road transport in Prague
• Bus transport in Prague
• Trolleybuses in Prague

Rail transport in Prague

Rail transport in Prague

• Petřín funicular
• Prague Metro
• Line A
• Line B
• Line C
• Line D (proposed line)
• List of Prague Metro stations
• Railway stations in Prague
• Praha hlavní nádraží
• Praha-HoleÅ¡ovice railway station
• Praha Masarykovo nádraží
• Praha-Smíchov railway station
• Trams in Prague

Education in Prague

Education in Prague

• Universities in Prague
• Charles University
• Czech Technical University in Prague
• Metropolitan University Prague
• University of Business in Prague
• University of Economics
• University of Finance and Administration
• Research institutes in Prague
• Czech Academy of Sciences

Healthcare in Prague

• Hospitals in Prague
• Bulovka Hospital
• Motol University Hospital
• Psychiatric Clinic in Prague

See also

• Outline of geography

References

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