Prague Castle
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Prague Castle is a castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic serving as the official residence and workplace of the president of the Czech Republic. Built in the 9th century, the castle has long served
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Sentries of the Prague Castle Guard at the entrance to the New Royal Palace
Prague Castle in 1607
Prague Castle in 1870
House of Habsburg
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The House of Habsburg, also known as the House of Austria, was one of the most powerful dynasties in the history of Western civilization. They were best known for ruling vast realms throughout Europe
Prague Castle
…Royal Palace. New defence towers were also built on the north side of the castle. A large fire in 1541 destroyed large parts of the castle. Under the Habsburgs, some new buildings in Renaissance style were added. Ferdinand I built the Belvedere as a summer palace for his wife Anne. Rudolph II used Prague Castle…
Profile portrait of Leopold I highlighting his "Habsburg jaw", Deutsches Historisches Museum
"PLUS OULTRE", motto of Charles V in French, on a ceiling of the Palace of Charles V in Granada
The original arms of the Counts of Habsburg