Prague Castle

Prague, Czech Republic

Prague Castle is a castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic, dating from the 9th century. It is the official residence of the President of the Czech Republic. The castle was a seat of power for kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman emperors, and presidents of Czechoslovakia. The Bohemian Crown Jewels are kept within a hidden room inside it. According to the Guinness Book of Records, Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle in the world, occupying an area of almost 70000m2, at about 570m in length and an average of about 130m wide. The castle is among the most visited tourist attractions in Prague attracting over 1.8 million visitors annually.