None of the historical monuments in Prague have witnessed the upheavals and dramatic events of the country like the Prague Castle has. From its origin in 850 AD till date, the place has had an amazing history of being the seat of administration of the country; a tradition that has no parallel in Europe till date. The most popular sight visited in Prague, it was originally built of timber, and fortified with soil rampant and consisted of many small timber houses. The Prague Castle stands proudly as the world's largest ancient Castle. Over centuries it has transformed itself from a wooden fortress surrounded by earthen bulwarks to its imposing form today. Several individual additions by numerous rulers have made it a mixture of styles, worth seeing. The Castle has three courtyards and has always been the seat of Czech rulers. For the nature lovers, beautiful gardens surround the Castle, the prettiest one being with the singing fountain in the middle of the Royal Garden. The Gazebo is another astounding example of Italian Renaissance. Reserve at least half a day to explore this architectural wonder if you want to really revel in its beauty.