The backbone of Prague is the Vltava River (also sometimes known by its German name, Moldau), which runs from south to north with a single sharp turn to the east. The city was originally composed of five independent towns that today represents the historic district: Hradcany (Castle Area), Malá Strana (Lesser Quarter), Staré Mesto (Old Town), Nové Mesto (New Town), and Josefov (Jewish Quarter). More »
