Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International
Prague is known as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. To preserve its unique character for future generations, its historic city centre was designated the Prague Heritage Reservation 55 years ago, on July 21, 1971. It covers a vast area of 895 hectares, making it one of the largest protected urban centers in the world.
The district in question includes the Old Town, Malá Strana (the Lesser Quarter), Hradčany, New Town, Vyšehrad and large sections of the Vltava River with its islands.
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