History
What was the name of the original Celtic tribes in 500BC?
The Boii
What's the name of the largest castle complex in the world?
Prague Castle
What river flows through Prague?
Vltava
What's the name of the princess who foretold the fame of Prague?
Libuše
Name one Prague Institution
Charles University, Hospital Motol, Scout Institute, The Constitutional Court, The Supreme Court, The Parliament
In whic century was Prague Castle constructed?
9th
What was built in 1357
Charles Bridge
What's Prague's population?
1.4 million (+/-)
Rabbi Leow created what creature to protect the Jews?
Golem
Where is the Office of the President, the Czech Crown Jewels located?
Prague Castle
What was founded in 1348?
Charles University (+ New Town)
Whose statue stands on the square in front of the National Museum?
St. Wenceslas
Name at least two of Prague's nicknames
Mother of Cities, City of a Hundred Spires, The Heart of Europe, The Golden City, A Stone Dream
What did Žito's pigs turn into upon touching water?
Straw
Which institute is set in the Old Town Square and contains a café
The Scouting Institute
When was the Astronomical Clock made? And where was it placed?
1410 - Old Town Square (on the Old Town Hall tower)
What lies inside of Strahov Monastery?
(Baroque) library and (art gallery)
What's the number of Prague's Administrative Districts? Also name four of their parts
22 - Prague 1 Old Town, Lesser Town, parts of Castle District, Prague 2 Vinohrady, Vyšehrad, parts of New Town, others: Žižkov, Karlín, Smíchov, Letná...
What were the names of the three brothers who were searching for a land to settle? One settled around Říp.
Czech, Lech and Rus
Who deals with nuclear matters in the country?
The State Office for Nuclear Safety
When was the St. Vitus Cathedral (in its gothic style) founded and finished?
1344-1929
What's the name of the building in an Art Nouveau style from the 20th century, famous for it's round arch above its entrance?
Municipal House
What's Prague's climate?
temperate-to-humid continental climate
Under which ruler did myths, mysticism and alchemy thrive?
Emperor Rudolf II.
The Prague Institute of Planning and Development responsible for?
Urban planning and development in Prague - growth, transportation, infrastructure