Gothic architecture The Gothic style is believed to have originated in France in the 12th century, usually seen in grand churches and university buildings in places such as Oxford and Cambridge.

There's Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Classicist and neo-Gothic. Even if the intricate detail of the different styles don't grab you, their diversity makes for a very interesting wander.

From its exhilarating blend of architecture, classic gothic spires nestling alongside brutal cubist facades, to its smoky jazz haunts, kooky cocktail bars and scores of opera, ballet and drama ...

Like Prague's architecture? So wear it SLOVAK fashion designer Michaela Trizuljaková once spent three months living in Prague's centre while working on costumes for the Czech National Theatre. She ...

The Czech Republic is famous for its beautiful castles, most of which are located beyond the busy tourist trails of Prague ...