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Prague Castle

Imagine a castle so big it's like a whole town inside! That's Prague Castle!

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Birds of pray at Royal Garden of the Prague's Castle

Birds of pray at Royal Garden of the Prague's Castle

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The Library at the Alchymist Hotel Prague Castle
Prague Castle
Prague Castle
Prague Castle at night
Prague Castle
Panorama of Prague Castle
Prague Castle From The Charles Bridge.
Prague Castle
Prague Castle View
Czech-03696 - Prague Castle
Czech-03742 - Prague Castle Entrance

Key Facts

Location
Prague, Czech Republic.
Age
Built starting in the 9th century.
Size
Largest ancient castle complex in the world, covering nearly 70,000 square meters.
Famous Fact
It is so large it is considered a castle town.

Meet the Giant Castle!

Prague Castle isn't just one building, it's a whole bunch of palaces, churches, and gardens all together! It's like a giant playground for kings and queens. It's so big, it's the largest ancient castle in the whole world! It's longer than 5 soccer fields and wider than a big playground. It's been around for a super long time, since the year 800s!

Who Lives Here?

For hundreds of years, this castle was where kings and emperors lived and made important decisions. Now, the President of the Czech Republic lives and works here. It's like the most important house in the country! Inside, there are even secret rooms where special treasures, like the Bohemian Crown Jewels, are kept safe. Imagine hiding something super valuable!

A Castle Town!

Prague Castle is so huge that it's like a small town all by itself. It's about 70,000 square meters, which is like having 10 big swimming pools put together! It's also very long, about 570 meters, which is longer than a few football fields. Lots and lots of people visit this amazing place every year to see its history and beauty.

Why It's Super Special

This castle is super special because it's been the center of power for so many important leaders throughout history. Kings, emperors, and presidents have all called it home. It’s a place where big decisions were made that changed countries. It’s also a very beautiful place with amazing buildings that people love to visit and learn from.

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