Our guide to neighbourhoods
Historical Prague
Among the cities of the Czech Republic, Prague retains the image of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The artistic, social, cultural and political importance of Prague is reflected in its generous medieval foundation and its extraordinary architectural wealth. The many world-famous landmarks, such as Prague Castle, Charles Bridge with its towers, the National Theatre, the Rudolfinum, cubist buildings and countless churches and monasteries, are complemented by younger residential, commercial and administrative buildings built over the centuries on both sides of the Vltava River.
Malá strana
It is one of the oldest and most impressive parts of Prague, created in the sub-castle of Prague Castle. It is a tourist attractive locality with a number of churches, palaces and other monuments and a high proportion of green areas of gardens and orchards including the Petrin Hill. Nearby, the Lennon Wall provides perfect opportunities for photos with bright colours and urban art referring to the Beatles’ famous line “All you need is Love”.
Letná
Letná is part of the Holešovice district. Home to Prague’s hipster community, artists and intellectuals, it’s surrounded by two beautiful parks, Letenské sady and Stromovka, and is abounding with restaurants, bars, cafés and small shops. You can easily take a tram or walk to the city center.
Žižkov
Žižkov, the cheaper and grittier neighbour of Vinohrady, is very popular among young people and students; not only because it is a fun place for a night out, but also because of the Parukářka and Vítkov parks, and relatively central location.
Karlín
Karlín, previously home to the socially disadvantaged, and literally washed out by the floods in 2002, has undergone a true transformation. It’s now filled with modern office and residential buildings and hip cafes, restaurants and shops and the Karlín Barracks.
Vinohrady
Vinohrady is one of the most popular expat districts located near the Riegrovy sady (Rieger Gardens) and a great variety of restaurants, bars, pubs, cafés and shops. The area around Jiřího z Poděbrad square, known for its large farmer’s market, is where you can find the most foreigners.
Our guide to landmarks
The Charles Bridge (Karlův most)
Charles Bridge is a stone Gothic bridge that connects the Old Town and Lesser Town (Malá Strana). It was actually called the Stone Bridge (Kamenný most) during its first several centuries. Its construction was commissioned by Czech king and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV and began in 1357.
In charge of the construction was architect Petr Parléř whose other works include the St. Vitus Cathedral at the Prague Castle. It is said that egg yolks were mixed into the mortar to strengthen the construction of the bridge.
Prague Castle (Pražský hrad)
Charles Bridge is a stone Gothic bridge that connects the Old Town and Lesser Town (Malá Strana). It was actually called the Stone Bridge (Kamenný most) during its first several centuries. Its construction was commissioned by Czech king and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV and began in 1357.
In charge of the construction was architect Petr Parléř whose other works include the St. Vitus Cathedral at the Prague Castle. It is said that egg yolks were mixed into the mortar to strengthen the construction of the bridge.
The Astronomical Clock
Charles Bridge is a stone Gothic bridge that connects the Old Town and Lesser Town (Malá Strana). It was actually called the Stone Bridge (Kamenný most) during its first several centuries. Its construction was commissioned by Czech king and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV and began in 1357.
In charge of the construction was architect Petr Parléř whose other works include the St. Vitus Cathedral at the Prague Castle. It is said that egg yolks were mixed into the mortar to strengthen the construction of the bridge.
