Prague Castle

	St. George's Basilica The Church of St. George in Prague, the city's second church, was commissioned by Prince Vratislav I in the early 10th century. A few decades later, Prince Boleslav II sent his 12-year-old sister, Mlada, to Rome to become a nun and to obtain the Pope's approval for establishing a bishopric in Prague. She succeeded, and in 973, she returned with the Pope's permission. Read full article
	Cathedral of Saint Vitus Few can suppress emotions, standing in front of this Gothic Catedral. The full name of the main Czech temple is the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Wenceslas and Adalbert. The church we see today is the third one standing on this site. Read full article
	Prague Castle Courtyards Prague Castle rises above the city on the left bank of Vltava River. It is the largest castle complex in the Czech Republic, which covers 45 hectares. Its buildings surround three courtyards. Read full article
	History of Prague Castle Prague Castle has been dominating the city for more than eleven centuries. Once, it was the residence of Czech kings. Today the president of the Czech Republic works here. Read full article

St. George's Basilica