Have you been to Prague? If not, I'll let you visit there now. This photo was taken in Prague Castle in Prague or Praha in Czech Republic. This old castle is considered to be one of the most largest castle in the world according to The Guinness Book of Records. Below is a little info about Prague Castle.
Architectural styles of Prague Castle
The castle buildings represent virtually every architectural style of the last millennium. The Prague Castle includes gothic St Vitus Cathedral, Romanesque Basilica of St. George, a monastery and several palaces, gardens and defense towers. Most of the castle areas are open to tourists. Nowadays, the castle houses several museums, including the National Gallery collection of Bohemian baroque and mannerism art, exhibition dedicated to Czech history, Toy Museum and the picture gallery of Prague Castle, based on the collection of Rudolph II. The Summer Shakespeare Festival regularly takes place in the courtyard of Burgrave Palace.
The neighbourhood around the Prague Castle is called Hradčany.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prague_Castle
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