City Guide - Prague

Hradcany
Hradcany, on the hill above the west bank, is where the dominant feature of the city - the extensive complex of Prague Castle - stands. This is the historical seat of Czech rulers.
Mala Strana
Mala Stran (Lesser Town) was originally a settlement around the castle, and later grew into an imposing quarter of splendid Baroque palaces, churches and gardens. Its centre is Malostranske namesti (Lesser Town Square).
Stare Mesto
The historical nucleus of the right-bank part of Prague is Stare Mesto (Old Town). Its narrow and sinuous streets still evoke a medieval atmosphere. The Old Town streets lead to Staromestske Namesti (Old Town Square) with many remarkable historical buildings, and the world famous Astronomical Clock.
Josefov
The neighbouring quarter, Josefov, is an area of Jewish monuments of European significance: the Old Jewish Cemetery and the Old-New Synagogue.
Nove Mesto
Nove Mesto (New Town) was built in the 14th century southwest of Stare Mesto, with Vaclavske namesti (Vaclav Square) in its centre.