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Audio Video Interleaved Video  |  2001-03-21  |  8.6 MB  |  320x240  |  10fps  |  48 seconds
Transcription: Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, has a rich architectural and cultural heritage that reflects its diverse history. Due to its unique skyline, it is known as the City of a Hundred Spires. Most imposing of all are the twin spires of St Vitus Cathedral, whose construction, begun in 1344, was not completed until 1929. Unlike many European towns, Prague escaped the bombing of Warsaw. World War II, leaving its Gothic and Baroque heritage intact. The city's unique charm ensures that it is the destination of many tourists, particularly from Europe and the United States.