Hradčany
Hradčany
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The area
Neighborhood: Malá Strana (Little Quarter)
Malá Strana is one of the oldest and the most beautiful neighborhoods in the city. Nestled underneath Prague Castle it was once a part of the Kings route taken by future kings on their way to coronation - originating in the Old Town, crossing Charles Bridge and leading to Saint Vitus Cathedral. Cobblestone streets are lined with picturesque medieval houses, remarkable palaces, churches, kitsch shops and restaurants. Do not hesitate to turn a corner into any narrow street. You will suddenly find yourself in a calm and charming neighborhood full of hidden gardens, parks with peacocks, fruit trees and ponds. As the neighborhood is a home to Czech Parliament and many ministries, you can also run into well-dressed officials. If you are thirsty or hungry, it is the right place to be. Restaurants offer delicious traditional food and of course, the best Czech beers.
How to get there
- Hradčanská • 9 min walk
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ulala u
Lans-en-Vercors, France2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Horrible over-tourism in all its glory. The site is absolutely poorly managed in relation to the quantity of people admitted, they sell tickets without counting. The result: we experience the flow of the human mass in this site, we queue to enter/exit, we get pushed around, stepped on, etc. Avoid 100% if you don't like crowds.
Rude and unfriendly staff.
Horrible experience for us.
Rude and unfriendly staff.
Horrible experience for us.
Written August 24, 2023
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olivehoover
Treviso, Italy1,378 contributions
Aug 2019
Castle District 's one of the most beautiful areas of Prague.
This district has numerous marvellous buildings, palaces and cathedrals.
It is a pleasure to walk from the Old town and reach this district taking the Charles Bridge.
I visited Prague during the summer and I have fantastic memories. Prague is simply beautiful.
This district has numerous marvellous buildings, palaces and cathedrals.
It is a pleasure to walk from the Old town and reach this district taking the Charles Bridge.
I visited Prague during the summer and I have fantastic memories. Prague is simply beautiful.
Written April 4, 2020
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zuv
Bucharest, Romania38,262 contributions
Aug 2021
An old neighborhood, arranged around the Prague castle. Beautiful old buildings, with roofs covered with red tiles, cobbled streets. For the best views, go in the Hradcany square.
Written September 15, 2021
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cmoja
Savoie, France2,433 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Take your seats online otherwise you will have to wait.
Saint Guy Chapel
How crowded but beautiful. There is a traffic direction that facilitates the visit. Every stained glass window is beautiful, everything is wonderful. Do not hesitate to double the guides and their group
Old castle
Bare but so beautiful. Don’t forget to leave to the right at the beginning of the big room and remember to go upstairs before leaving. Arrows are not natural.
St Georges
Beautiful sobriety and the stone is so beautiful. Don't forget the crypt because everyone misses out
Ruelle or
Trying to wait for the crowd is in waves. When entering start from the left. You don't have to go upstairs unless you're a fan of armor. Every little house they are well appointed. That's lovely. Watch your head if you grow up.
Saint Guy Chapel
How crowded but beautiful. There is a traffic direction that facilitates the visit. Every stained glass window is beautiful, everything is wonderful. Do not hesitate to double the guides and their group
Old castle
Bare but so beautiful. Don’t forget to leave to the right at the beginning of the big room and remember to go upstairs before leaving. Arrows are not natural.
St Georges
Beautiful sobriety and the stone is so beautiful. Don't forget the crypt because everyone misses out
Ruelle or
Trying to wait for the crowd is in waves. When entering start from the left. You don't have to go upstairs unless you're a fan of armor. Every little house they are well appointed. That's lovely. Watch your head if you grow up.
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Written August 8, 2024
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ctripad
Hawaii56 contributions
Jun 2023
The city surrounding the castle area. There are nice views around outer castle area grounds. Take a stroll down the South Garden promenade. Well kept up gardens. A R and R location if you need a break from crowds, etc.
Written July 4, 2023
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Lea H
Grimsby, Canada10 contributions
Oct 2022
Rich in history, beautiful and amazing views of Prague. The castle and medieval cobblestone streets takes your imagination to centuries past. Can spend many hours exploring and enjoying the grounds.
Written November 4, 2022
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MFaro
Italy2,814 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
The area around Prague Castle is one of the most beautiful parts of Prague. There are several commercial activities, it is a pleasure to walk there and stop to see the details. It is the first area I recommend visiting.
Written April 16, 2024
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Tiberiu_Baranyi
Timisoara, Romania18,192 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Hradcany is one of the old neighborhoods of Prague , and still today it has the architectural features of the old time ... historical buildings, palaces, churches, Strahov Monastery, hotels, pubs, restaurant, shops, all of these and more can be found in Hradcany.
The neighborhood is basically the area surrounding the Prague castle - although until the late 1700 is has a small town that was independent of Prague - and it became part of the city in the last years of the 1700's.
Walking the streets of this neighborhood can be very interesting, especially for those of you who are into history and architecture - but not only - it can be equally interesting for everybody who has a bit of interest in the Czech culture.
Overall a great place to walk and definitely worth the time spent here when in Prague - go for a walk in Hradcany.
The neighborhood is basically the area surrounding the Prague castle - although until the late 1700 is has a small town that was independent of Prague - and it became part of the city in the last years of the 1700's.
Walking the streets of this neighborhood can be very interesting, especially for those of you who are into history and architecture - but not only - it can be equally interesting for everybody who has a bit of interest in the Czech culture.
Overall a great place to walk and definitely worth the time spent here when in Prague - go for a walk in Hradcany.
Written April 23, 2024
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Kirkos P
Nicosia District, Cyprus102 contributions
Sep 2013 • Friends
Ranking 3rd or 4th on my personal Prague's Sightseeing List, the Castle is a nice place for inhaling better quality air, taking pictures and resting/calming yourself. It offers nice views, 1 naked statue, where many girls will take a picture of themselves (hehehe) with a big smile, a museum and a nice cafeteria that can provide you with some nice coffee and memorable views.
Written August 23, 2014
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Neostream
Bucharest, Romania109 contributions
Oct 2012 • Couples
The whole area is far larger than I realised, and you can spend many hours strolling through the streets. A wonderful mix of activities and interests, in an inspiring surroundings. Highly recommended. Don't miss the guard changing shifts.
Written October 11, 2012
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Ich möchte Hradschin an einem Tag besichtigen, wieviel Zeit muss man einplanen?
Written July 20, 2022
Prague small has 3 lines easy to use we got a day ticket every day we knew we’d use it, so easy
Written February 24, 2019
Hello ,
is there any entrance fees to the castle ?
if i want to it by myself .
Written October 23, 2017
Yes. Fee to see castle rooms
Written December 27, 2017
Kann man online schon Tickets für den Hradschin kaufen und somit das evtl. lange Anstehen vermeiden? (Wir haben das z.B. beim Eintritt in die Officien in Florenz schon vorab gemacht und konnten dann ohne Wartezeit gleich reingehen.)
Written June 18, 2017
Die Wartezeit ist mit der Sicherheitskontrolle verbunden, aber allzulange dauert es nicht, da mehrere Beamten im Einsatz sind
Written June 19, 2017
hi
im wondering that what is the difference between castle district and Prague castle , both of them are the same ? i want to visit soon
thanks
Written June 30, 2015
Hi,
The castle district known as "Hradcany" by Czechs is an area surrounding the Prague castle. It is a regular city district which is accessible for free, people live and work there and you can visit other places unrelated to Prague castle such as Schwarzenberg Palace or Loreta.
Prague Castle is a closed castle complex which occupies a significant portion of Hradcany.
Some buldings are still used by the president and for formal events while others have purely historical/tourist purpose such as Golden Lane. All of them are however tied to the castle.
Written November 16, 2015
Все рестораны Праги великолепны. В них присутствует разнообразные меню. Главное в них не передать и путешествие покажется очень интересным и приятным.
Written January 6, 2018
il costo del biglietto per il castello
grazie
Written January 13, 2015
Il Tour B costa 250 corone (per adulti, sono
circa 10 euro) comprendente: vecchio palazzo reale, basilica di San Giorgio,vicolo d'oro, cattedrale di San Vito
Written January 17, 2015
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