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Lesser Quarter (Mala Strana)

Prague 15000, Czech Republic (Praha 1)
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Ranked #9 of 193 attractions in Prague
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Type: Neighborhoods
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Owner description: One of the most historic sections of Prague, the Lesser Quarter features many Renaissance burghers' houses, baroque palaces, narrow lanes and spacious... more » Owner description: One of the most historic sections of Prague, the Lesser Quarter features many Renaissance burghers' houses, baroque palaces, narrow lanes and spacious squares. « less
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New York City, New York
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23 reviews 23 reviews
20 attraction reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

I had been to Prague twice before and stayed in a fabulous hotel in this district. Unfortunately, this time, I was traveling with an elderly parent, and the hills which can be quite steep were just too much. This area lies right below the castle. If you have the stamina, it is a terrific walk up to the castle area.

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Toronto
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

For us this is our favourite area of Prague. Wander around this area and take in the beautiful buildings and gardens. As you get nearer the castle district it can be a good workout with the hills but a must visit is the Vrtbovska gardens, a paradise, a hidden gem that one must discover.

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Don't miss the Lenon Wall as well as the rive side, the pointed building with the line of the flad in 2002. You can enjoy it by doing Segway.

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San Diego
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

I just wandered around without an itinerary and found lots of wonderful sights. This is a great place to get lost!

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Newport Beach, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

The crowds here are sometimes very dense, but the people are so friendly, it doesn't matter, locals and tourists blend here amongst the architectural history of a great site seeing City.

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Kaiserslautern, Germany
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Really enjoyed crossing the Charles Bridge and walking around Mala Strana. There are lots of great small cafe's and places to grab a beer along the river. If you venture in further, you can find lots of cool shops, churches, and parks.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

The old town is famous for the astronomical clock, but the lesser quarter is a little less commercialized and more authentic. It's a great place to eat without being in huge crowds.

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Reykjavik, Iceland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

We went there during the evening looking for a nice bar/lounge for a night cap and had heard this was a very romantic area. But we found most of the places to be almost empty or closed on a friday night, which we found very surprising. We also saw a number of tourists with maps apparently trying the same thing... More

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Buckinghamshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

Much quieter than the Old Town but still plenty to see and do.Small artizan shops to browse through. Nice River side bars and cafes to sit and watch the world go by

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

Kampa Park and lunch at Maltezske Namesti. Dinner at Kampa Park restaurant is great. Modern Art museum at the island highly recommended.

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