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Is Prague successfully preserving its architectural heritage?
Over the past decade or so, visitors have been flocking to Prague in
ever-increasing numbers. Many of them have been attracted by tales of the
city's beautiful, well-preserved architecture, which embraces many
different styles ranging from the imposing gothic grandeur of St Vitus'
Cathedral to the baroque opulence of St. Nicholas' Church. This upsurge in
tourism has resulted in a swathe of development projects across the Czech
capital aimed at meeting the demands of visitors to the city. Critics say
such initiatives pose a threat to the architectural splendour of Prague,
which is what brings so many people here in the first place.
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