The fastest way to understand Prague is through its neighborhoods. Each has its own rhythm, and picking the right one — to stay in or to live in — shapes your whole experience.
Below is a quick, honest tour of the areas worth knowing, and who each one suits best.
Old Town
Astronomical Clock, Gothic spires and the medieval heart of Prague.
Prague Castle
A sprawling castle complex overlooking the entire city.
Mala Strana
Baroque palaces and gardens beneath the castle walls.
Charles Bridge
A statue-lined gothic bridge crossing the Vltava River.
Vinohrady
A leafy residential district of cafes and Art Nouveau buildings.
Zizkov
A bohemian neighborhood known for pubs and the Zizkov TV Tower.
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