General information
How many people live in Prague?
Over 1 million (1,2 million)
Who is standing in front of the gates of Prague Castle?
a) soldiers
b) castle guards
c) no one
b) castle guards
Who was the most successful Emporer (king) in our history?
Charles the fourth
Which sight is at the top of Wenceslas Square?
Museum
What is the name of the most popular bridge in Prague?
Charles Bridge
On which river does Prague lie?
on the Vltava river
What is Golden Lane?
Little street in the area of the Prague Castle
In which century Prague was founded?
6 century
What is a symbol of free and independent republic on the Wenceslas Square?
The statue of Wenceslas on the Wenceslas Square
How do you recognize that the President is in the castle?
Because the flag is up
Why is Prague Castle in the Guinness Book of Records?
because it is the largest castle complex in the world
Where are the crown jewels kept?
a) st. George Church
b) st. Vitus Cathedral
c) Golden Lane
b) st. Vitus Cathedral
When was Charles University founded?
in 1348
What happened to Mr. Hanuš who is supposed to make Orloj (but it is not true - it is only story of Alois Jirásek)?
The town councillor made him blind.
Where can we see a statue of a small man with a generous heart? According to the legend, he was thrown into the Vltava river.
Charles Bridge
What was the name of the airport in Prague before?
Ruzyně
What are the names of two halls in the area of castle where notable events of the state are held?
Vladislav and Spanish halls
1415
What literary genre is Franz Kafka associated with?
A) Romantic poetry
B) Science fiction
C) Absurdist fiction
D) Magical realism
C) Absurdist fiction
In which building you can see Astronomical clock?
The Town Hall.
When was the Prague castle built?
a) in the 12 century
b) in the 9 century
c) in the 16 century
b) in the 9 century
What is the name of the oldest church in area of castle?
a) St. Vitus Cathedral
b) St. Nicolas Church
c) St. George Church
c) St. George Church
In which century Prague cathedral was finished?
a) 15 century
b) 18 century
c) 20 century
c) 20 century
Why is Franz Kafka depicted without a head in the statue?
A) It symbolizes the loss of identity in modern society
B) Kafka was known for his peculiar head shape
C) The head was lost during the statue’s installation
D) It represents an unfinished artwork
A) It symbolizes the loss of identity in modern society
What was the name of the holy man who was thrown into the Vltava river?
Jan Nepomuk