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Culture of Prague


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from Sierra Leone" by Kanye West was shot in the city, and features shots of the Charles Bridge and the Astronomical Clock, among other famous landmarks. Rihanna's "Don't Stop the Music" video was filmed at Prague's Radost FX Club. The city was also the setting for the film Dungeons and Dragons in 2000. The music video "Silver and Cold" by AFI, an American rock band, was also filmed in Prague. Many Indian films have also been filmed in the city including Yuvraaj, Drona and Rockstar (2011 film).

Forbes Traveler magazine listed Prague Zoo among the world's best zoos.

With the growth of low-cost airlines in Europe, Prague has become a popular weekend city destination allowing tourists to visit its many museums and cultural sites as well as try its famous Czech beers and hearty cuisine.

The city has many buildings by renowned architects, including Adolf Loos (Villa Müller), Frank O. Gehry (Dancing House) and Jean Nouvel (Golden Angel).

Recent major events held in Prague:

•    International Monetary Fund and World Bank Summit 2000

•    NATO Summit 2002

•    International Olympic Committee Session 2004

•    International Astronomical Union General Assembly 2006

•    EU & USA Summit 2009

•    Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2009

•    USA & Russia Summit 2010 (signing of the New START
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