The capital of the Czech Republic is laid out in such a way to allow almost anyone to access the various sights easily. Whether the Old Town is of interest or whether you want to experience the vibrant pockets of the city, you will be able to make your way there with consummate ease.
The centre of Prague is split into five different sections. Each of which is divided by the River Vltava and the hills in the area. Anyone visiting Prague for the first time should start at Prague Castle, as this has been the hub of activity in the Czech Republic for a huge number of years. Anyone could easily spend a whole morning touring all of the different aspects of this historical building.
Castle District – known by Czechs as Hradcany – looks over the city’s left bank, and it is easy to walk from here to the Lesser Quarter, which has a fine collection of historic building and small cafeterias. The Old Town lies just across the Charles Bridge, and this is the area that houses many of the city’s main sights, such as the Astronomical Clock and the Old Jewish Cemetery (which is in the sub-district of the Old Town called Josefov).
New Town is found just to the south of Old Town, and this is the area where the modernity of Prague can be seen in all of its glory. It is home to the world-famous Wenceslas Square and is the place where Communism was finally destroyed back in 1989. To the north of the Old Town, one can find the bustling area of Holesovice, which is less known by tourists but offers a huge amount, such as several art galleries, as well as spectacular parks. Finally, east of the Old Town is Vinohrady and Zizkov, which are renowned for their excellent restaurant and bustling nightlife.
It is clear to see that any visitor to Prague can easily cram their schedule for up to five days with things to see and do, such as a massive amount of historical sights, museums, galleries and fine restaurants.
