05 June 2014

#645 Czech Republic


Prague Castle (CzechPražský hrad) is the official residence and office of the President of the Czech Republic. Located in the Hradčany district of Prague and dating back to the ninth century, the castle has been a seat of power for kings of BohemiaHoly Roman emperors, and presidents of Czechoslovakia. The Bohemian Crown Jewels are kept within a hidden room inside it.

The Guinness Book of Records lists Prague Castle as the largest ancient castle in the world. It occupies an area of almost 70,000 m2, at about 570 meters in length and an average of about 130 meters wide.
Wikipedia.org

Prague Castle is part of UNESCO WHS as a part of Historic Centre of Prague.

Property No #616

Date of Inscription on the List of UNESCO WHS: 1992


Date of Issue: May 2, 2013 | Europa CEPT 2013 'The Postman Van'
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Sent on: May 30, 2014
Received on: June 5, 2014

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