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06-DEC-2007

CHANGING OF THE CASTLE GUARD

Prague Castle - Czech Republic

Presidential guards are stationed at the three main entrances to Prague Castle. They are members of a special army division which serves the president of the Czech Republic. The division was founded in 1918 and its members are carefully chosen from the regular Czech army. Some guards stand at the gates of the Castle and are ceremonially exchanged every hour. At noon the ceremony is longer and contains a parade with music.

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