Prague Castle
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Prague Castle | |
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Pražský hrad | |
General information | |
Architectural style | Baroque, Mannerism |
Location | Prague, Czech Republic |
Current tenants | Miloš Zeman (2013–present) |
Construction started | 870 |
Design and construction | |
Architect | Matthias of Arras, Peter Parler |
Website | |
www.hrad.cz |
Prague Castle (Czech: Pražský hrad; [ˈpraʃskiː ˈɦrat]) is a castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic, built in the 9th century. It is the official office of the President of the Czech Republic. The castle was used by the kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman emperors, and presidents of Czechoslovakia.