Prague, situated on the banks of the River Moldava, is the capital of and largest city in the Czech Republic, with a population of more than one million.
Prague, also known as the “city of a hundred towers” because of its more than 550 domes, survived the turmoil and destruction of the Second World War and emerged from the Cold War with a cosmopolitan yet perfectly preserved old centre. For this reason, the old centre of the city was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1992.
A city of romance, intellect and incredible beauty, Prague has attracted many artists and poets, such as Chateaubriand and André Breton to name but a few. For many visitors, Prague is the “magical capital of Europe”: the River Moldava with its 18 bridges, its delightful castle, attractive Baroque quarters, Viennese architecture and the magestic St. Vito Cathedral, the oldest Gothic cathedral in Central Europe, make the city a must on any European itinerary.
Prague is host to many international festivals, such as the One World Film Festival and the Prague Writer's festival, and also holds festivals dedicated to alternative theatre. This “golden city” is without a doubt the perfect place in which to lose youself and unwind, strolling through its narrow little streets and taking in its rich cultural and historic flavour.

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The International Jazz Festival of Montreal, with 25 years of success and an ever-increasing turnout, is nowadays one of the largest jazz festivals in the world, if not the largest. The festival, held every summer in the vibrant city of Montreal, Canada, offers an exciting programme of more than 500 shows, of which 350 are free and open-air. Every summer more than 2000 musicians, not only from Canada but all over the world, and over 1.5 million spectactors come to the event.

Montreal itself, an internationally-renowned bilingual city, is worth visiting for its intellectual and cultural vitality. Cosmopolitan and multicultural, it is a favourite city for hosting global events. This year's festival, the 28^th in its history, will be held from June 28 until July 8 and will feature artists such as Bob Dylan, Manu Chao, Keith Jarrett, Cesaria Evora and Wynton Marsalis. There is no better time to discover Montreal and its contagious festival atmosphere.

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Official site of the International Jazz Festival

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