Prague Castle

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. What is the location?Prague, Czech Republic
2. What is Prague Castle and why is it so big?Prague Castle is the world's largest ancient castle complex, covering about 70,000 square meters. It grew over a thousand years to house kings, presidents, and many buildings, making it feel like a whole town inside.
3. Why do people visit Prague Castle?It is a popular tourist spot with more than 2.5 million visitors each year. Tourists come to see beautiful churches, gardens, and the hidden Crown Jewels.

Přemyslid Dynasty: The first ruling dynasty of Bohemia, which established Prague Castle.
Gothic Architecture: A style characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses, exemplified by St. Vitus Cathedral.
Metonymy: The substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant, such as using 'the Crown' to refer to the monarchy.
Renaissance Architecture: A style inspired by classical antiquity, featuring symmetry, proportion, and geometric forms.