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Malá Strana, the Lesser Town

Tourists visiting Prague easily fall in love with the Lesser Quarter thanks to its elegant palaces and gardens, picturesque streets and viewpoints.
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Malá Strana, the Lesser Town

The Lesser Quarter (in Czech Malá Strana), squeezed between the castle and the Vltava River, is together with the Old Town the historical centre and the heart of tourist Prague. The vital hub of the area is the Lesser Quarter Square, dominated by the imposing Church of St Nicholas.

Filled with elegant Renaissance and Baroque palaces, this district is traversed every day by droves of tourists en route to Prague Castle or Charles Bridge, but you need only leave the main thoroughfares, such as the famous Nerudova Street with its picturesque signs, to enter a maze of quaint, quiet and atmospheric lanes.

If you want an oasis of peace and relaxation, you can climb Petrín Hill and observe the city from above, or stroll around the romantic Kampa Island or one of the magnificent gardens in this district, such as the Wallenstein or Ledenbour gardens.

Don’t forget to leave a mark of your passage on the John Lennon Wall, a colourful monument to peace and brotherhood with important historical significance for Prague’s youth.

Where Malá Strana is located

The area is not well served by transport, but the metro stop on line A Malostranská is quite close by. Trams 12, 20, 22 and 23 run to Malostranské Námestí and along Újezd to the funicular up Petrín Hill.

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John Lennon Wall

John Lennon Wall

Take a look at the John Lennon Wall in Prague and discover how a Mexican student turned an anonymous wall into a world tourist attraction.
Charles Bridge

Charles Bridge

One of the most famous bridges in the world can be found in Prague; it is the striking Charles Bridge, which connects the Old Town to the Lesser Quarter. Don't miss the sunset.
Church of St Nicholas in Malá Strana

Church of St Nicholas in Malá Strana

Be amazed by the Baroque majesty of the Church of St Nicholas in the Lesser Quarter, an imposing building dominating the Prague skyline.
Infant Jesus of Prague

Infant Jesus of Prague

The Infant Jesus of Prague is a work of art from the 17th century that is kept in the Church of the Virgin Mary Victorious and is visited by Christian believers from all over the world.
Nerudova Street

Nerudova Street

The picturesque Nerudova Street takes you from Malá Strana Square to Prague Castle, admittedly a strenuous climb, but a very impressive one!
Petřín Hill

Petřín Hill

Climb Petrín Hill in Prague, a green oasis where you can stroll, laugh like crazy, visit museums and take beautiful panoramic photos.
Kampa Island

Kampa Island

On the island of Kampa, the Venice of Prague, you can wander through the narrow streets, photograph fluorescent penguins or write a message to John Lennon.

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