14th century - Prague's Golden Age
- John of Luxembourg rules the country (1310-1346).
- The Prague Castle Area (Hradčany) is founded around 1320.
- The Old Town Hall is founded in 1338.
- Judith Bridge collapses in a flood in 1342.
- Charles IV rules the country (1346-1378) and will be remembered as the most
- beloved Czech king. Prague becomes one of the most prosperous cities in
- Europe and the cultural capital of Central Europe.
- The Prague bishopric is upgraded to an archbishopric.
- Construction of St. Vitus cathedral begins.
- The New Town (Nové město) is founded in 1348.
- Charles University is established in 1348 and becomes the first university
- in Central Europe.
- Charles IV elected Holy Roman Emperor in 1355; Prague becomes the
- capital of the Holy Roman Empire.
- Construction of Charles Bridge begins in 1357.