Prague Castle
Prague castle surprises its visitors with indescribable beauty and is one of the national cultural heritage attractions. Prague castle was the residence of Czech kings and top clerics. Nowadays it is the residence of Czech presidents. The history of Prague castle began in the 9th century, when prince Borivoj (Premyslovic dynasty) built a wooden castle on the hill over the Vltava river (subsequently enclosed by walls from stone and clay), a defensive ditch and a walkway. Prague castle is a unique historical and artistic landmark. It is one of the oldest castles in the world and attracts a large number of tourists.