Hradčany (; german: Hradschin), the Castle District, is the
district
A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivisions o ...
of the city of
Prague
Prague ( ; cs, Praha ; german: Prag, ; la, Praga) is the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic, and the historical capital of Bohemia. On the Vltava river, Prague is home to about 1.3 million people. The city has a temperate ...
,
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic, or simply Czechia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Historically known as Bohemia, it is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the southeast. The ...
surrounding
Prague Castle
Prague Castle ( cs, Pražský hrad; ) is a castle complex in Prague 1 Municipality within Prague, Czech Republic, built in the 9th century. It is the official office of the President of the Czech Republic. The castle was a seat of power for kin ...
.
The castle is one of the biggest in the world
at about in length and an average of about wide. Its history stretches back to the 9th century.
St Vitus Cathedral is located in the castle area.
Most of the district consists of noble historical
palaces
A palace is a grand residence, especially a royal residence, or the home of a head of state or some other high-ranking dignitary, such as a bishop or archbishop. The word is derived from the Latin name palātium, for Palatine Hill in Rome whic ...
. There are many other attractions for visitors: romantic nooks, peaceful places and beautiful lookouts.
Hradčany was an independent borough until 1784, when the four independent boroughs that had formerly constituted Prague were proclaimed a single city. The other three were
Malá Strana
Malá Strana (Czech for "Little Side (of the River)", ) or more formally Menší Město pražské () is a district of the city of Prague, Czech Republic, and one of its most historic neighbourhoods.
In the Middle Ages, it was a dominant center o ...
(german: Kleinseite, links=no, Lesser Quarter),
Staré Město (german: Altstadt, links=no, Old Town) and
Nové Město (german: Neustadt, links=no, New Town).
References
External links
Official Website of the City of PragueHradčany - Prague-wikiFullscreen QTVR virtual tour of Hradčany and Prague Castle
Photo gallery
NearPrazhskyHrad.jpg, The architecture of Hradčany Neighborhood
Hradcany11.jpg, In a quiet corner of Hradčany neighborhood.
Hradcany1927.JPG, The promenade at Hradčany
Nanebevzetí Panny Marie Na Strahově, Strahovský Klášter, Hradčany, Praha, Hlavní Město Praha, Česká Republika (48790717818).jpg, Church at Hradčany
HardcanyLittlePark.JPG, A little park a few steps away from Prague Castle
Prague Castle ( cs, Pražský hrad; ) is a castle complex in Prague 1 Municipality within Prague, Czech Republic, built in the 9th century. It is the official office of the President of the Czech Republic. The castle was a seat of power for kin ...
Districts of Prague
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