Places to Explore

• Hradcany (Castle Area)

  To the west of Prague Castle is the residential Hradcany (Castle Area), a town that during the early 14th century emerged from a collection of monasteries and churches. The concentration of history packed... (more)

• Josefov (Jewish Quarter)

  For centuries Prague had an active, vital Jewish community that was an exuberant part of the city's culture. Much of that activity was concentrated in Josefov, the former Jewish ghetto, just a short walk... (more)

• Letná, Holesovice, and Troja

  These are three inessential but delightful places to visit if your itinerary will allow. From above the Vltava's left bank, the large, grassy plateau called Letná gives you one of the classic views... (more)

• Malá Strana (Lesser Quarter)

  Established in 1257, this is Prague's most perfectly formed—yet totally asymmetrical—neighborhood. Also known as "Little Town," it was home to the merchants and craftsmen who served the royal... (more)

• Nové Mesto (New Town) and Vysehrad

  To this day, Charles IV's building projects are tightly woven into the daily lives of Prague citizens. His most extensive scheme, Nové Mesto, or the New Town, is still such a lively, vibrant area... (more)

• Prazský Hrad (Prague Castle)

  Despite its monolithic presence, Prague Castle is not a single structure but a collection of structures dating from the 10th to the 20th century, all linked by internal courtyards. The most important are... (more)

• Staré Mesto (Old Town)

  Old Town is usually the first stop for any visitor. Old Town Square, its gorgeous houses, and the astronomical clock are blockbuster attractions. On the other hand, the north end of Wenceslas Square—its... (more)

• Vinohrady and Zizkov

  From Riegrovy Park the eclectic apartment buildings and villas of the elegant residential neighborhood called Vinohrady extend eastward and southward. The pastel-tint formation of turn-of-the-20th-century... (more)