Prague: Quick Facts

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Czechia braces for massive protest as anger over government's public media reform plans boils • Nov. 12, 2026, 1:30 PM ET (Deutsche Welle)

Czechia: After decades of neglect, Prague honours Roma resistance fighters against Hitler • Oct. 25, 2026, 3:31 PM ET (Deutsche Welle)

Saved from Nazi-occupied Prague, thousands of Torah scrolls find new life through a Satmar scribe • Oct. 16, 2026, 12:12 PM ET (Jerusalem Post)

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Prague: Charles Bridge

Narrow cobblestone street lined with small, colorful historic houses on Golden Lane in Prague, Czech Republic, with a few people walking and sightseeing.

Prague: Týn Church

St. Nicholas Church with twin towers stands beside the Jan Hus statue in Old Town Square, Prague, with historic buildings and people in the open plaza.

Prague: Golz-Kinský Palace

St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague, Czech Republic, features tall Gothic spires, ornate stonework, and a large central tower, with people gathered in the open square below.

Exploring the Historic Architecture of Prague

Learn about the influence of Czech, German, and Jewish heritages shown in Prague's architecture

Mass exodus from East Germany in 1989

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