CITY TOUR Historical Automobiles Tour

Praga Automobiles was founded in 1907 and was a major success of the first Czech-Moravian Machine Factory, producing a series of exquisite works of art. Several of these vehicles have been painstakingly cared for and thoroughly restored to the original day, off the showroom floor, beauty!

These cars will be chaffered by a certified Tour Guide who in addition to navigating through the romantic small streets of Prague, will also explain some of Prague’s history and point of interests.

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Prague Castle is the largest medieval castle complex in Europe. The Prague Castle complex, seat of Czech kings throughout the ages, comprises many buildings, including the gothic St. Vitus Cathedral (Prague's recognisable landmark), several palaces, a monastery, museums & galleries, viewing towers, St. George's Basilica and the enchanting . The crown jewels are kept in Prague Castle, as are the relics of Bohemian kings, or precious Christian reliquiae. Events important for the whole country have taken place within its walls.

The Prague Castle, a symbol of Czech statehood, has been the focal point of Prague for over a thousand years. The unique complex of palaces, cathedrals and other buildings with diverse architecture offers a cross-section of Czech history. It is here that all the various architectural styles, ranging from the Romanesque foundations to the latest reconstruction carried out in the 1920s by architect Josip Pleènik, flow together in graceful symbiosis. Here you can experience the atmosphere of kings and presidents who have been received by the president of the , or kings and queens prior, in these very rooms.

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On the basis of archaeological research Prague Castle was established in the 9th century. A Romanesque palace was erected during the 12th century, and in the 14th century, under the reign of Charles IV, it was rebuilt to Gothic style. A further reconstruction of the Royal Palace then took place under the Jagellons at the end of the 15th century. The builder, , also added the now famous . As a result of a big fire in 1541, Prague Castle underwent further works during the 16th century. The Spanish Hall was added during the reign of Rudolf II and final alterations were made by Empress Maria Theresa. After World War I, the interior and gardens of Prague Castle were renovated by the architect J. Plecnik. Today, Prague Castle is the seat of the President of the Czech Republic, and serves as the historical and political centre of both city and state. The Changing of the Guard at the front gates takes place every hour.

The Prague Loreto is an artistic and historical monument, as well as a Baroque pilgrimage site the renown of which in the city can perhaps be compared only with that of the wonder-working statue of the Infant of Prague. The carillon encourages to pray every hour. At the time it was put into operation - at the end of the 17th century - it was a true rarity in . It was given to the Loreto by the rich merchant from the Lesser Town, Eberhard von Glauchau. The author of all thirty signed bells (only one was damaged in the 18th century and replaced) was the Amsterdam town bell-founder Claudy Fremy, who made them between 1683-91

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