Prague is the capital and most populous city of the Czech Republic situated on the Vltava River, and as you might expect, there are many fascinating facts and interesting trivia to know about this destination.

 

  • The Vltava is the longest river in the Czech Republic and runs through Prague.
  • A Magical Sight: On the summer solstice (around June 20 or 21), observing the sunset from the gate of the tower on the Old Town-end of Charles Bridge is highly recommended.
  • Drink Up: The locals drink more beer than any other country in the world per capita, with about 150 litres drank every year.
  • Those Monks Could Party: Brewing in Prague was first recorded at Prague’s Břevnov Monastery in 993 AD, and it soon became one of the monks’ main activities countrywide.
  • The Astronomical Clock: Prague’s most famous landmark is the Astronomical Clock, which stands regally in front of the Old Town Hall. Every hour a procession of moving sculptures, including a skeleton representing the figure of death, appear from the clock’s sides and strike the time.

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