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Since the early Middle Ages, Prague has been considered one of Europe's most beautiful cities with its hundreds of spires reaching into the sky. Despite a history filled with violent upheavals and bitter occupations, Prague remains a vibrant city known for its world-famous architecture, culture, historic monuments, and natural beauty.Experience the magnificent beauty and often-tragic history of this 'Golden City' through seventy pairs of remarkable photographs.Stand atop Prague's most familiar monument, the Charles Bridge (completed in 1400), for a magnificent vista of the city; a fascinating inset photo illustrates the destruction of the bridge after a flood in 1890.Visit Golden Lane, home to the city's goldsmiths in the 17th century and later to author Franz Kafka.Marvel at then-and-now images of treasures like St. Vitus' Cathedral (it's first stone was laid in 1344 by Emperor Charles IV!) and St. George's Basilica (founded in the 10th century).Today, Prague is a favorite destination for tourists from all over the world. This is a tour you won't want to miss!
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Prague then & now, J. M. Jenni Meili Lau
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- Pubblicato
- 2007
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- Titolo
- Prague then & now
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- J. M. Jenni Meili Lau
- Editore
- Batsford
- Pubblicato
- 2007
- Formato
- Copertina rigida
- Pagine
- 144
- ISBN10
- 1592236561
- ISBN13
- 9781592236565
- Serie
- Valutazione
- 3,75 su 5
- Descrizione
- Since the early Middle Ages, Prague has been considered one of Europe's most beautiful cities with its hundreds of spires reaching into the sky. Despite a history filled with violent upheavals and bitter occupations, Prague remains a vibrant city known for its world-famous architecture, culture, historic monuments, and natural beauty.Experience the magnificent beauty and often-tragic history of this 'Golden City' through seventy pairs of remarkable photographs.Stand atop Prague's most familiar monument, the Charles Bridge (completed in 1400), for a magnificent vista of the city; a fascinating inset photo illustrates the destruction of the bridge after a flood in 1890.Visit Golden Lane, home to the city's goldsmiths in the 17th century and later to author Franz Kafka.Marvel at then-and-now images of treasures like St. Vitus' Cathedral (it's first stone was laid in 1344 by Emperor Charles IV!) and St. George's Basilica (founded in the 10th century).Today, Prague is a favorite destination for tourists from all over the world. This is a tour you won't want to miss!