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| NFTC in Prague |
Prague:
India has large number of historical monuments, which can be converted into
tourist attraction; many of them are already very exclusive and special. We
still need to learn from Prague to convert them to international taste & attraction,”
said Sandeep Marwah Managing Director NFTC- National Federation of Tourism And
Transport Cooperatives of India Limited during his visit to Prague at Hotel
Kings Court.
Prague
is the capital and largest city of the Czech
Republic. It is the 14th largest
city in the European Union. It is also the historical
capital of Bohemia.
Situated in the northwest of the country on the Vltava
river, the city is home to about 1.4 million people
Prague
is home to a number of famous cultural attractions, many of which survived the
violence and destruction of 20th-century Europe. Main attractions include the Prague Castle,
the Charles Bridge, Old Town Square with the Prague astronomical clock, the Jewish
Quarter, Petřín hill and Vyšehrad.
Since 1992, the extensive historic centre of Prague has been included in the UNESCO
list of World Heritage Sites.
Prague
ranked sixth in the Tripadvisor world list of best destinations in
2016. Its rich history makes it a popular tourist destination, and the city
receives more than 6.4 million international visitors annually, as of
2014. Prague is the fifth most visited European
city after London,
Paris,
Istanbul
and Rome.
