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Prague is the Czech Republic's capital and largest city, as well as the 13th largest city in the European Union and the historical capital of Bohemia. Prague, located on the Vltava River, has a population of around 1.3 million people, with a metropolitan area population of over 2.7 million. The city has a moderate oceanic climate, with warm summers and cold winters.

Prague is a major European political, cultural, and economic center with a rich history. Prague was the capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia and the principal home of numerous Holy Roman Emperors, most notably Charles IV. It was founded during the Romanesque period and flourished during the Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque eras. It was a vital city for the Habsburg Monarchy and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The city was pivotal in the Bohemian and Protestant Reformations, the Thirty Years' War, and 20th-century history as the capital of Czechoslovakia between the World Wars and the postwar Communist era.

Many well-known cultural sites may be found in Prague, many of which survived the bloodshed and destruction of twentieth-century Europe. Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square with the Prague astronomical clock, the Jewish Quarter, Petn hill, and Vyehrad are among the main attractions. The large historic center of Prague has been on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites since 1992.

There are over 10 major museums in the city, as well as several theaters, galleries, cinemas, and other historical displays. The city is linked by an extensive contemporary public transit infrastructure. It is home to a diverse spectrum of public and private schools, including Charles Institution in Prague, Central Europe's oldest university.

According to GaWC research, Prague is categorized as a "Alpha-" global metropolis. Mercer ranked the city as the 69th most liveable city in the world in 2019. In the same year, the PICSA Index placed the city as the world's 13th most liveable city. Its rich history makes it a famous tourist attraction, and the city had more than 8.5 million international visitors in 2017. After London, Paris, Rome, and Istanbul, Prague was named the fifth most visited city in Europe in 2017.