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Hradcany (Castle Area)

The Castle district is known for being the seat of Prague Castle, and its sights can easily take up most of a day. St. Vitus's Cathedral, which sits in the castle proper, with its buttresses, gargoyles, spires, and towers, looms high over the area. The history of Prague is irrevocably intertwined with that of the castle, which was founded in the 9th century. At night, floodlights light up the area, giving the impression to riverside onlookers that the castle is floating above the city.

At a Glance

SIGHTS

Bazilika svatého Jirí
A well-preserved 12th-century marvel.
Chrám svatého Víta
One of Europe's most glorious cathedrals.
Královská zahrada
A peaceful swath of greenery.
Lobkovický palác
Go for baroque at this lovely palace.
Zlatá ulicka
Homes so small and whimsical they might house the seven dwarfs.