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Prague

Capital of the Czech Republic and its largest city (1.2 million in 2007)

Old Town Prague

The original place of settlement of Prague, dating from around the 9th century

Prague Astronomical Clock

An incredibly advanced medieval astronomical clock including an astronomical dial representing the positions of the sun and moon in the sky and other astronomical details, an hourly show of the figures of the Apostles, and a calendar dial

Prague Castle

The castle complex in Prague where the Czech kings, Holy Roman Emperors and presidents of Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic have had their offices

Hluboka nad Vltavou

Basic Wiki page on this town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, known for its Chateau

Chateau Hluboka nad Vltavou

Czech castles website page with detailed history of the Chateau and additional photos

Cesky Krumlov

Small city in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, best known for the fine architecture of the historic old town and Krumlov Castle

Vienna

Capital of Austria, its largest city (1.7 million), and the country's cultural, economic and political center

St. Stephen's Cathedral

The seat of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Vienna, the main religious edifice in Vienna, and one of the city's defining symbols

Hofburg Imperial Palace

Former residence of the Habsburg dynasty, rulers of the Austro-Hungarian empire, now the official residence of the President of Austria

Schonbrunn Palace

Schönbrunn is one of the most beautiful and important cultural monuments in Austria, illustrating the tastes and aspirations of successive Habsburg monarchs.  Massive and elegant palace and gardens complex.

Salzburg

Capital of the Austrian state of Salzburg, famous for its baroque architecture

Fortress Hohensalzburg

One of the largest medieval castles in Europe, atop Festungberg Hill

Innsbruck

Capital of the western Austria federal state of Tyrol, renowned winter sports center

Munich

Munich (München / Muenchen) is the capital of Bavaria and Germany's third largest city (1.3 million in 2006)

The Residenz

The former royal residence of the Bavarian Dukes, Electors and Kings

Nuremberg

Nuremberg (Nürnberg, population ~500,000) is strategically located in the middle of Germany.  Its development over the ages resulted from its position on major trade routes, and it was protected by castles towering over the city.