EU peníze středním školám Název vzdělávacího materiálu: Prague Číslo vzdělávacího materiálu: AJ1-8 Šablona: II/2 Inovace a zkvalitnění výuky cizích jazyků na středních školách. Název sady vzdělávacích materiálů:Materiály pro přípravu k maturitě Autor: Mgr. Michala Nyklesová Datum vytvoření: Garant (kontrola):Mgr. Jarmila Jurečková Ročník: vyšší gymnázium, zejména oktáva, 4.ročník Vzdělávací oblast: Jazyk a jazyková komunikace Vzdělávací obor: Anglický jazyk Metodika/anotace:Powerpointová prezentace - maturitní téma Prague – slovní zásoba a fráze, informace. Časový rozvrh:40 minut Zdroje: ( Možné uvést v závěru) viz. poslední slide Gymnázium Františka Křižíka a základní škola, s.r.o.

Prague

Basic facts The capital city, the centre of Middle Bohemia region Centre of business, culture, education Located in the middle of Bohemia Basin, built on nine hills along the Vltava river, which flows through the city for a distance of 31 km Divided into 10 city districts, the historical centre is made up of historical parts e.g. Vyšehrad, Staré Město, Malá Strana etc. 1.3 million inhabitants Home to about 1.3 million inhabitants, its larger urban zone is estimated to have a population of nearly 2 million

History and legends The Czech name „Praha“, or „Praga“ in Old Czech means a threshold (= práh) or a doorstep The ancient legend of Princess Libuse's prophecy makes the story very simple. Kosmas, in his Czech Chronicles, writes: "Go there and you will find a man hewing a doorstep„ Charles IV era – beginning of St Vitus Cathedral, foundation of Charles University, Charles Bridge, New Town

History and legends Libuse making a prophecy Prague Coat of Arms

Attributes Since the Middle Ages Prague has been famous as one of the most beautiful cities of the world and has been attributed adjectives such as “golden“, “hundred-spired“, “the crown of the world“.

Transport People can get around the city by metro, buses, trams, boats, funicular (= lanovka) Václav Havel Airport Airport in Ruzyně Petřín funicular Metro sign

Places of interest Tourists admire monuments and sights of all architectural styles – Romanesque rotundas, Gothic cathedrals, Baroque and Renaissance palaces, Art Nouveau, Classicist, Cubist and Functionalist houses and modern buildings

Places of interest – Prague Castle The largest castle complex in the world (Guinness Book) located in Hradčany. Originally dating to the 9th century, different architectional styles. It serves as the seat of the head the Czech state – the president. It serves as the seat of the head the Czech state – the president. Complex of palaces, courtyards, gardens Changing of the guard on the hour outside the main entrance on Hradčanské náměstí – or the daily ceremony in the First Courtyard at noon, which includes a fanfare and flag ceremony

Places of interest – Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Bohemian Crown Jewels St. Vitus Cathedral - visible from much of the historical center of Prague, St. Wenceslas Chapel and the Crypt (Bohemian kings). The Bohemian Crown Jewels are also kept here. St. George’s Basilica St. George’s Basilica – the oldest church there Golden Lane Golden Lane – little houses built into the castle wall in the 16th century

Places of interest – Prague Castle

Places of interest – Lesser Town Lesser Town = Malá Strana, on the left bank Baroque church of St Nicholas on the square, numerous palaces (also homes of foreign embassies) The Chamber of Deputies is located in several historal palaces (e.g. Thun Palace) The Senate in Wallenstein Palace The Office of the Government in Straka Academy Kampa Island

Places of interest – Lesser Town

Places of interest – Charles Bridge The oldest bridgein Prague, the iconic landmark is 515 m long, connects Old Town with Lesser Town named after Dating to 1357 and named after its founder King Charles IV. 30 mostly baroque statues (by e.g. M. Braun) - touching the most famous statue of St John of Nepomuk brings good luck

Places of interest – Old Town Square Old Town Hall with astronomical clock (= orloj) - statues of the apostles make a mechanical procession on the hour between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. Týn Church, the memorial to the Bohemian religious reformer Jan Hus Christmas market The Royal Route led from the Powder Tower through Celetná Street to the Old Town Square, across Malé náměstí to Karlova Street and Křižovnické náměstí, then on the Charles Bridge to Mostecká Street and the Lesser Town Square, up to the Nerudova Street, to Hradčanské náměstí towards the Prague Castle.

Places of interest – Old Town Square

Places of interest – The Jewish quarter Shows the best current complex of Jewish historical monuments in all of Europe Six synagogues including the Jewish Town Hall and the Old Jewish Cemetery (Rabbi Löw tombstone) The Old-New Synagogue is the oldest preserved synagogue in Central Europe (built in the 13th cent.)

Places of interest – Wenceslas Square One of the city´s main shopping and entertaining areas National Museum in the upper part as well as the statue of King Wenceslas on his horse (Czech patron)

Other places of interest Vyšehrad Vyšehrad - walled fortification dating to the 10th century and containing several interesting historical sights, such as the Romanesque Rotunda of St. Martin, the Gothic Church of Sts. Peter and Paul, and the Slavin Cemetery, where are the nation’s most famous personalities buried (Mácha, Dvořák, Smetana, Čapek) Petřín viewtower Petřín viewtower - inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris, built in 1891, 60 metres high, accessible either by walking up the steep paths of Petřín Hill or by taking the funicular from Újezd

Other places of interest The Municipal House – there used to be a royal palace on the spot, today this art nouveau building with interiors decorated by Alfons Mucha. Numerous cafés and shops The National Theatre – built in the 19th century after czech people had raised money for the construction. There are many popular theatres as Stavovské, Divadlo na Vinohradech, Dejvické, State Opera etc.

Other places of interest

Let´s speak! Translate into English Katedrála sv. Víta – Václavské náměstí – Malá Strana – Staroměstské náměstí – Orloj – Obecní dům – Karlův most – Zlatá ulička -

Let´s speak! Translate into English Katedrála sv. Víta – the cathedral of St Vitus Václavské náměstí – Wenceslas square Malá Strana – the Lesser Town Staroměstské náměstí – the Old Town square Orloj – astronomical clock Obecní dům – the Municipal House Karlův most – the Charles Bridge Zlatá ulička – Golden Lane

Let´s speak! Describe the complex of Prague Castle Plan a weekend in Prague for your English friend – you should include a sightseeing tour, a cultural event, other entertainment What do you know about Vyšehrad, Petřín, National Theatre? What is your favourite place/spot in Prague and why? Do you know any galleries or museums?

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