Prague Castle is a large complex of palaces, churches and fortifications that overlooks the Vltava river in Prague. According to tradition it was founded by Prince Borivoj of the Premyslid dynasty, who built the first church there. Over the centuries kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman emperors and, in modern times, presidents of Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic have used it as their seat. St Vitus Cathedral, begun in the 14th century under Charles IV, stands at its heart. It is listed in the Guinness World Records as the largest ancient castle complex in the world, and it contains the Bohemian crown jewels.
Before and after
- from 894 CE to 896 CEByzantine–Bulgarian War of 894–896
- 896 CEBattle of Boulgarophygon
- 9th centuryGunpowder
- 9th centuryOrigins of Andorra la Vella
- 9th centuryConstruction of Prague Castle
- 9th centuryConstruction of Piazza San Marco
- 9th centuryHanbalism
- 10th centuryConstruction of Pannonhalma Archabbey
- c. 907 CEOrigins of Bratislava
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- 1373Construction of Leaning Tower of Pisa
The era
This moment belongs to the Medieval world (500 CE to 1500 CE), kingdoms, faiths and trade routes.