Explore more than 1,000 years of history with this engaging Prague Castle reading comprehension resource.

Students will learn how Prague Castle began around the year 880 and gradually developed into a vast complex of palaces, churches, courtyards, towers and gardens above the city of Prague.

The passages introduce important parts of the castle, including St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace and the Czech Crown Jewels. Students will also discover how Czech princes, kings and emperors shaped the castle over many centuries and how different architectural styles can still be seen across the complex today.

The resource also explains Prague Castle’s modern role as the official seat of the President of the Czech Republic and its importance within the UNESCO-listed Historic Centre of Prague.

Includes:

• Informational reading passages
• Prague Castle history and landmark facts
• St. Vitus Cathedral
• Czech rulers and Crown Jewels
• Architecture and important features
• Reading comprehension questions
• Written response activities

Perfect for famous landmarks, European history, Czech Republic studies, castles, geography, reading comprehension, social studies and homeschool learning.

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