The smaller tower, a Romanesque structure, dates back to the 12th century, while its current Renaissance shape is from 1591. The higher tower is from 1464 and its late Gothic architecture draws upon the Parléř's Old Town Bridge Tower.

The Knights of Malta once lived in this part of the Little Quarter where they had a monastery since 1169.

Behind Vrtba Palace is very lovely Baroque Vrtba garden dating from 1720. Quite difficult to find, garden is hidden behind an unnoticeable gate.

This square lies at the heart of Lesser Town. Most buildings around the square have a medieval core, but all were redesigned in the Renaissance and Baroque periods, and are a bit overshadowed by the busy tram intersection here.

Lying below the castle and reaching across to the banks of the Vltava is Lesser Town (Malá Strana). It is certainly no less of a beautiful town; it is called Lesser Town because traditionally it was the smaller half of Prague, the half in which the king lived, and half away from the bustle of the markets on the other side.