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Castle District (Hradcany)

Prague, Czech Republic
Ranked #7 of 181 attractions in Prague
4.5 of 5 stars 331 Reviews
Type: Neighborhoods, Observation Decks/ Towers
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London
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

You need your walking shoes for this and the climb up may tax some people, but it is worth it. Gets very busy after 10.00 am when all the tour groups descend. More

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berkhamsted
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Get there early to see much of the castle area before the tours arrive. The Changing of the Guard at noon is worth seeing but get there at least 20 minutes before it starts so you can get a good view More

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Scotland
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

We wandered down from Petrin Hill, having taken the funicular to the top. On a hot day this is definitely the way to approach Hradcany as everything is now downhill, and the hills are steep. We came across an attractive church initially but sadly it was closed, but there was an excellent information board outside. Moving on downhill we came... More

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Halifax
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

not much else to say which hasn't been said already. The views from the hill is spectacular and breathtaking. We walked through the paths down the hills and loved every minute. More

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Belgrade, Serbia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

great building..soldiers are super.. bring camera with you.. More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Had to queue so long just to get into the church. Try to go early to avoid long queues. View of Prague city was fantastic though. More

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Daytona Beach Florida
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Because the ticket is good for two days, take your time and come back instead of getting warn out. Try to get there early or late in the afternoon to avoid to large crowds. Have a pilsner at the castle. More

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Mexico City, Mexico
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

Great views. Lots of musems. the visit to the castle and all the area will take you the full day. More

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London, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

Lots of hidden jewels and lovely walk around the area. More

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Balsall Common
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012
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Some great gardens and fantastic buildings could easily spend all day there, Many places to eat and drink close by The "changing of the guards" was worth waiting for. More

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