Prague - a city of a hundred spires- Zdeněk Proske 4.B

Historical quarters Old Town New Town Lesser Town (Little Quarter) Josefov (Jewish Quarter) Hradcany Vysehrad Quarter

Old Town

Old Town is situated on the right bank of the Vltava. Its area takes 1.3 km 2. It was established in the 13 th century and these days it is a favourite touristic quarter, full of main historical landmarks. It has more than residents. There you can find the most expensive shops a restaurants. You can visit: Old Town Square, Old Town Hall, John Hus Monument, Municipal House, Tyn Courtyard, Powder Tower, Charles Bridge.

New Town

New Town is situated on the right bank of the Vltava as well, but its area takes only 0.03 km 2 and is younger than Old Town ( est. in the 14 th century ). In northern part you can find: National Theatre, Wenceslas Square, National Museum In southern part you can find: Albertov, Charles Square, New Town Hall, Dancing House.

Lesser Town

This quater, set up in the 13 th century, lies on the left bank of the Vltava and its area takes 1.4 km 2. It is one of the oldest and most impressive parts of Praha. There lived many Czech well-known artists: K.Čapek, J.Neruda, J.Dobrovský, J.Werich, J.Trnka. Now it has 6500 residents. There you can find: Lesser Town Square divided into two parts by St. Nicolas Church, Petrin Observation Tower (63.5 m) with its gardens, parliament buildings, ministries, embassies, Charles Bridge, Wallenstein Palace, Lennon Wall.

Josefov

Josefov is the smallest quarter in Prague (1000 m 2 ) with its 1800 residents. Josefov lies between Old Town Square and the Vltava river. If you are in Josefov it is worth visiting the Jewish Museum with unique collections of Jewish art. You can also visit: Old Jewish Cemetery,, Old-New Synagogue, Meisel Synagogue, Pinkas Synagogue, Spanish Synagogue, the Klausen Synagogue.

Hradcany

This part of Prague, established in the 14 th century, takes area of 0.02 km 2. It is well-known because of one of the biggest castle complex in the world – Prague Castle, and also for other historical landmarks. Despite the Great Fire and the Hussite Wars in the 14 th century, Hradcany are very amazing now, especially at night. You can visit there : the Archbishop’s Palace, Schwarzenberg Palace, Sternberg Palace, Loreta Square, Singing Fountain, King‘s Gardens, Powder Bridge, T.G.M. monument.

Vysehrad - a castle on the heights-

Lies above the right bank of the Vltava river. Its area takes 4,000 km 2 with 1,900 residents. This is the best place in Prague for strolls and magnificent views of Prague itself. There are many legends connected to Vysehrad, for example about founder Croc, about Horymir and his horse Shemick, who jumped over Vysehrad‘s wall, Horymir survived, but Shemick died… Places to visit: St. Martin Rotunda, Vysehrad Fortress, Slavin cemetry.

Zed‘s agency Sightseeing Tour Prague Railway station -> Willson Street - > Wenceslas Square -> Mustek -> Republic Square -> Celetna Street -> Old Town Square -> Charles Street -> Charles Bridge -> Lesser Town Square -> Neruda Street -> Prague Castle

National Museum

Built in 1818 in neorenaissance style by Kašpar Maria Šternberg. The building of formal Federal Assembly is a part of the museum now. There is also National Library. It has more than 14 million items.

Municipal House

Built in compilation with art noveau and neorenaissance in It was used for representative events. Concerts of symphonic orchestra and also interesting displays take place there. Decorators: M.Aleš, M.Švabinsky, J.V.Myslbek, A.Mucha

Powder Gate

Built in 1475 in postgothic style by M.Rejsek. Named after gunpowder warehouse which was there in the 18 th century. Is 65m high.

Old Town Hall with astronomical clock

Built in the 14 th century in gothic style, in 1880 arranged with neorenaissance components. Is 57m high. First general knowledge about astronomical clock is from 1410, it was constructed by Nicolas from Kadaň. UNESCO site.

Charles Bridge

The oldest existing bridge over the Vltava river. Lies between the Lesser Town and the Old Town. It has 3 towers: the Small Lesser Town Tower, Big Lesser Town Tower, Old Town Tower and 30 baroque statues. 516 meters long.

St. Nicolas Cathedral

Was built in 1755 in baroque style (the most beautiful baroque building in Prague). Wonderful frescos on the ceiling.

Prague castle

Was built in the 9 th century. These days it has components from romanesque, baroque, gothic and renaissance. It has been the residence of Czech presidents since 1918, the first was Tom áš Garigue Masaryk. In Prague Castle complex you can find: the Vladislav Hall, St. Vitus Cathedral, Monastery, Golden Lane, gardens with the Singing Fountain.

Transport Metro Tram City buses Taxi Walking

Metro Was built in Lines are 59km long. The most efficient, cheap, fast. From 5 a.m. to midnight. A line : Depo Hostivař -> Dejvická B line : Černý most -> Zličín C line : Letňany -> Háje Transfer stations: M ů stek, Muzeum, Florenc 2-10 minutes intervals

Tram Over 500 km of tracks. Day time : from 4:30 a.m. to midnight. Night time: from 0:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. Useful tram nubers for tourists : tram no. 9, 22, 23, minutes intervals.

City Buses Mostly used to get to Prague outskirts. It has 196 routes. Day line: from 4:30 a.m. to midnight. Night line: from 0:30 a.m. to 4:30. Day intervals minutes. Night intervals 40 minutes.

Taxi Very expensive, bad taxi drivers. If you want to go by taxi, use only reputable companies.

Walking The best choice of transport. For free. Only negative is that you can easily get lost, but it is a great adventure to explore Prague.

My opinions of Prague On the one hand, Prague is a very big and wonderful city with its own life. I don‘t know anything better than a night romantic stroll through Prague. I think you can explore its beauty only at night in one of traditional pubs, drinking Czech beer, listening to Czech language and enjoying the situation. On the other hand, Prague has a high level of criminality and everything is expensive. To sum up, I don‘t want to live there, but visiting is definitely worth it.

Experiences from Prague Positive: Strangers on streets aren‘t as dangerous as somebody told me. Only there,in the Czech Republic, you can see the most expensive cars. Girls from Prague are very nice. If you make an effort, you can buy a meal for a nice price. Negative: If you are from a village, like me, you can easily get lost there. People from Prague are always hurrying. Lots of foreigners there, so if you want to ask somebody, you must find the correct person.

Questions? What is the smallest part of Prague? What is the Prague‘s nick name? Between which quarters is the Charles Bridge? What is the only one UNESCO site mentioned in my presentation?