An ancient symbol of the Czech
State, the most significant Czech
monument and one of the most
important cultural institutions in
the Czech Republic.
Prague Castle was most likely
founded in around 880 by Prince
Bořivoj of the Premyslid Dynasty
(Přemyslovci). According to the
Guinness Book of World Records,
Prague Castle is the largest
coherent castle complex in the
world, with an area of almost
70,000 m². A UNESCO World
Heritage site, it consists of a large-
scale composition of palaces and
ecclesiastical buildings of various
architectural styles, from the
remains of Romanesque-style
buildings from the 10th century
through Gothic modifications of
the 14th century. The famous
Slovenian architect Josip Plečnik
was responsible for extensive
renovations in the time of the First
Republic (1918-1938). Since the
Velvet Revolution, Prague Castle
has undergone significant and
ongoing repairs and
reconstructions.