Novy Svet
Novy Svet
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Neighborhood: Hradcany & Letna
Your experience in Prague will never be complete if you do not see it from the top. Hillsides, stretched from the west to the north, provide spectacular views of greenish copper cupolas, narrow cobblestone streets, bridges connecting both river banks and green gardens from red-roof tops of centuries-old houses. Prague pulls you into its 1300 year old history. Walking up the hill or stairs to Prague Castle, the historical seat of Czech rulers and the majestic Saint Vitus Cathedral can leave you speechless (and out of breath). Luckily, plenty of terrace cafés overlooking gardens and beautiful parks are available to provide rest and a place to catch your breath again.
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Wenovo
Morris County, NJ2,026 contributions
Oct 2019
Novy Svet - New World , is still mostly undiscovered by the large groups of tourists.
I am grateful that one can still walk around in peace and enjoy the atmosphere from years past.
Restaurant, cute little Cafe and playground can be found along the way.
We were staying in the Castle area in the Hotel Savoy for part of our trip this year.
We had more time to linger in the surrounding areas .
Memories of years past.....
I am grateful that one can still walk around in peace and enjoy the atmosphere from years past.
Restaurant, cute little Cafe and playground can be found along the way.
We were staying in the Castle area in the Hotel Savoy for part of our trip this year.
We had more time to linger in the surrounding areas .
Memories of years past.....
Written September 11, 2020
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Spiros P
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Oct 2022 • Family
Novy Svet or "the New World" is the area right next the the Prague Castle. Several narrow streets with remarkable atmosphere, small houses with small windows, even some cafés. You can feel the history of this place hundred years back. Don't miss if you have an extra hour to spend. Totally different to the rest of touristic Prague Castle area.
Written November 2, 2022
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Eva P
Prague, Czech Republic69 contributions
Sep 2017 • Friends
I was inspired by a book "Prague Unknown" by Petr Ryska, which describes the walks through the interesting places in Prague, but out of the main tourist centres.
It was really lovely walk. The most picturesque house in this area, in my opinion, is a timber house "U Raka" (in which, by the way, a hotel has been run). But the rest of the area is also worth to see, of course! Different interpretations of house signs can be seen here. Or you can see a house with three ladles in the wall, which look like the cannon balls at a first sight. The quarter was also a home for many important czech artists, you can look for their trace there.
It was really lovely walk. The most picturesque house in this area, in my opinion, is a timber house "U Raka" (in which, by the way, a hotel has been run). But the rest of the area is also worth to see, of course! Different interpretations of house signs can be seen here. Or you can see a house with three ladles in the wall, which look like the cannon balls at a first sight. The quarter was also a home for many important czech artists, you can look for their trace there.
Written September 13, 2017
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Wenovo
Morris County, NJ2,026 contributions
Sep 2014 • Couples
Novy Svet, is a small street area that leads you to the Castle or Strahov monastery when you are walking up the hill, or you may choose going down from the Hradcany quarter towards the river.There are no tourist attractions there, but if you have small children with you and they are tired off sightseeing, there is a nice little playground, somewhat hidden, unusually quiet when we walked by.
We enjoyed our walk and avoided the tourists crowds.
Here, it still feels like the Prague I used to know, without the many tourists, when mostly just locals were walking around. Not much has changed in all those years. It felt good to come back.
We enjoyed our walk and avoided the tourists crowds.
Here, it still feels like the Prague I used to know, without the many tourists, when mostly just locals were walking around. Not much has changed in all those years. It felt good to come back.
Written December 3, 2014
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Wenovo
Morris County, NJ2,026 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
Prague is still a magical place.
Much has changed in the last 25 years or so, to accommodate the large wave of tourism. Novy Svet is where the time seemingly stood still. The cobblestone street, the picturesque small houses.
Some people may say that there is not much to see here, but for me the place is magical. The same way it used to be when I walked here as a small child with my father on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
These days I feel very happy strolling here with my husband. Away from the hordes of tourists, I am transported back in time. The magic of Prague of many years ago !
Novy Svet is one of my favorite places in Prague ...
I hope to return back soon
Much has changed in the last 25 years or so, to accommodate the large wave of tourism. Novy Svet is where the time seemingly stood still. The cobblestone street, the picturesque small houses.
Some people may say that there is not much to see here, but for me the place is magical. The same way it used to be when I walked here as a small child with my father on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
These days I feel very happy strolling here with my husband. Away from the hordes of tourists, I am transported back in time. The magic of Prague of many years ago !
Novy Svet is one of my favorite places in Prague ...
I hope to return back soon
Written October 22, 2017
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Loreen K
Prague, Czech Republic229 contributions
Dec 2016 • Friends
We often take visitors here as its just a small area near the Castle but free of the crowds. A couple of really lovely small streets with a feel of a little village, nice cafe and at night especially atmospheric. During Christmas market opening from end of Movember to shortly after New Years, take a bit of time to check out the Christmas market outside and within the castle gates ( very small but better food selection then in Old Town Square) then wander over to Novy Svet, be sure to grab some beautiful pictures.
Written September 10, 2017
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Wenovo
Morris County, NJ2,026 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
If only It could always stay this way. Peaceful. Tranquil.
Without the crowds.
The small houses painted in pastel colors, the narrow cobblestone streets, a different house on every corner - it is still the most picturesque, quaint neighborhood.
There are so many tourists attractions close by, it seems most people run out of time to wander around here.
If you are fortunate enough and have several days to spend in the Castle area, take a stroll down Novy Svet.
Plan to stop in the charming Kavarna Novy Svet for a well deserved break!
I love coming back to Novy Svet, where time stood still...
Without the crowds.
The small houses painted in pastel colors, the narrow cobblestone streets, a different house on every corner - it is still the most picturesque, quaint neighborhood.
There are so many tourists attractions close by, it seems most people run out of time to wander around here.
If you are fortunate enough and have several days to spend in the Castle area, take a stroll down Novy Svet.
Plan to stop in the charming Kavarna Novy Svet for a well deserved break!
I love coming back to Novy Svet, where time stood still...
Written August 10, 2016
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keith r w
Wallasey, UK247 contributions
Jun 2015 • Friends
You can visit these two fascinating streets on the way to Prague castle by getting off at tram stop Brusnice.
Once off the tram look straight across the road and you will see a road to left going down a hill go down there .Novy svet is a five minute walk and signposted,following it around it will lead to Cerinska street and back to place you started at,from here you can carry on to Prague castle.
You wont get many tourists here, and these houses,s are better than golden lane and date back hundreds of years.
For a more detailed description of this area go to web site 1pragueguide they have lots of info about other places to.
If the likes of golden lane is your thing then dont miss these two streets. If you decide to walk to Prague castle from this end,its worth taking a little detour.
Once off the tram look straight across the road and you will see a road to left going down a hill go down there .Novy svet is a five minute walk and signposted,following it around it will lead to Cerinska street and back to place you started at,from here you can carry on to Prague castle.
You wont get many tourists here, and these houses,s are better than golden lane and date back hundreds of years.
For a more detailed description of this area go to web site 1pragueguide they have lots of info about other places to.
If the likes of golden lane is your thing then dont miss these two streets. If you decide to walk to Prague castle from this end,its worth taking a little detour.
Written June 28, 2015
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Julie L
Leichhardt, Australia932 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
We followed a walking tour (through a company called Prague in a Box) that took us thorough Novy Svet, an area we might otherwise have missed. If you want a more peaceful walk than the usual tourist-heavy spots this is the perfect area.
All the houses here were built in the 16th century at the latest and are protected by UNESCO. They can't be modified or remodeled. Look out for lots of cute design features and sculptures.
We had lunch at the U Raku Hotel (which I can't find listed in TripAdvisor) and it was delicious. My husband had the quiche and I had garlic pesto baguettes. The hot pear and rum punch is also well worth a try!
Put aside an hour and head to this area either before or after you do Prague Castle and you won't regret it.
All the houses here were built in the 16th century at the latest and are protected by UNESCO. They can't be modified or remodeled. Look out for lots of cute design features and sculptures.
We had lunch at the U Raku Hotel (which I can't find listed in TripAdvisor) and it was delicious. My husband had the quiche and I had garlic pesto baguettes. The hot pear and rum punch is also well worth a try!
Put aside an hour and head to this area either before or after you do Prague Castle and you won't regret it.
Written April 25, 2017
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PhilJamesBristol
Bristol403 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
I absolutely loved Novi Svet. It was quiet, picturesque and beautiful. Take 10 minutes to walk around it - you will not regret this step back in time - especially in the winter.
Written December 30, 2014
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