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The most popular sights Prague suffered significantly less damage during World War II than other major cities in the region, allowing most of its historic architecture to stay true to form. It contains one of the world's most pristine and varied collections of architecture, from Art Nouveau to Baroque, Renaissance, Cubist, Gothic, Neo-Classical and ultra-modern. Popular Prague sights include Old Town with its Old Town Square, The Astronomical Clock on Old Town Square, The Charles Bridge, The gothic Old New Synagogue of 1270, New Town with its busy Wenceslas Square or the Nathional Theatre, Lesser Quarter with its Infant Jesus of Prague, Prague Castle - the largest castle in the world - with its St. Vitus Cathedral, Josefov - the old Jewish quarter with Old Jewish Cemetery and Old New Synagogue, Jan Žižka statue in Vítkov park, Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague - huge collections of glass, furniture, textile, toys, Art Nouveau, Cubism and Art Deco, The museum of Heydrich assassination in the crypt of the Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius, National Museum, Vyšehrad castle & cemetery where many famous Czechs are buried including the composers Antonín Dvořák & Bedřich Smetana, Písek Gate, last preserved city gate of Baroque fortification, Petřínská rozhledna - an observation tower on Petřín hill, which resembles the Eiffel Tower, Anděl which is probably the busiest part of the city with a super modern shopping mall and architecture, Žižkov Television Tower with observation deck, The New Jewish Cemetery in Olšany, location of Franz Kafka's grave, The Metronome, a giant, functional metronome that looms over the city, The Dancing House, The Mucha Museum, showcasing the Art Nouveau works of Alfons Mucha, The Franz Kafka museum or The Prague Zoo elected as the 7th best zoo in the world by Forbes magazine. Prague culture Prague is traditionally one of the cultural centres of Europe, hosting many cultural events. The main cultural institutions include the National Theatre, Estates Theatre, where the premiere of Mozart's Don Giovanni was held, The Rudolfinum - home to the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, National Museum, Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague, State Opera, Náprstek Museum, Josef Sudek Gallery, National Library or National Gallery. There are hundreds of concert halls, galleries, cinemas and music clubs in the city. Prague hosts music festivals including the Prague Spring International Music Festival, the Prague Autumn International Music Festival and the Prague International Organ Festival. Film festivals include the Febiofest, the One World and Echoes of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. Other matters of interests in Prague The Forbes Traveler Magazine listed Prague ZOO among the world's best zoos - elected as the 7th best zoo in the world. Recently a new exhibition called the children's zoo was opened - it looks like a typical farm that you can find in central Europe, visitors can find there many domesticated animals and even go to the range of goats and sheep and experience the direct contact with them. Further, the Prague restaurant Allegro received the first Michelin star in the whole of post-Communist Eastern Europe. Prague is also a place of the oldest university in Central and Eastern Europe - the Charles University, founded in 1348, and the city is the site of many sports events - for example Prague International Marathon, Slavia Prague (UEFA Champions League), Sparta Prague (UEFA Cup), O2 arena (NHL 2008 Opening Game) or Strahov Stadium - one of the largest stadium in the world. Prague Apartments - gracious temporary home making stays in Prague unforgettable Most of above mentioned significant Prague´s sights are situated downtown - much like the most of Prague servised rental apartments. Servised apartments, often situated in recently renovated historical houses with their original atmosphere, represent very good alternative to Prague hotels, and even more - for significantly lower rate compare to hotels, they often offer more space, more privacy, more family atmosphere. The posibility to be accommodated with the whole family is often very essentials for both business and individual travellers. New, recently opened, gracious apartments of Rezidence OSTROVNI besides the National Theatre in Prague are excellent choice for both short and long term stays in Prague - situated downtown, on the West end of the Ostrovní Street in Prague, next to the National Theatre, however, on a quiet street without typical city noise, the apartments offer the most above mantioned sights within reach and also easy public transport links to any part of Prague.
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