Prague Castle was built around 850�AD by the
Premyslid family. Its history has been long and rich, from its very origin
to�present day it has�been the seat of administration of the country. "This tradition of eleven centuries standing probably has no parallel in Europe". They moved to this strategic location, a rocky ridge above the
Moldava River, and the future city of Prague grew on the mountain below the castle. The first Princes, the
Premyslid family, were the founders of the Royal Dynasty.