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Prague Castle is a castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic, dating from the 9th century. It is the official residence of the President of the Czech Republic. The castle was a seat of power for kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman emperors, and presidents of Czechoslovakia. The Bohemian Crown Jewels are kept within a hidden room inside it.
According to the Guinness Book of Records, Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle in the world,occupying an area of almost 70,000 square metres, at about 570 metres in length and an average of about 130 metres wide. The castle is among the most visited tourist attractions in Prague attracting over 1.8 million visitors annually.
There are three types of tour circuits - for more information, please visit the official website.
Prague Castle complex Apr - Oct: daily 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Nov - Mar: daily 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Historical buildings: Apr - Oct: daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Nov - Mar: daily 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The guards change at noon every day in the first courtyard.