Malá Strana

district, Prague, Czech Republic

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Malá Strana, meaning "Lesser Quarter," is a historic district in Prague, Czech Republic, situated on the left bank of the Vltava River, below Prague Castle. Founded in 1257, it developed as a community under the castle walls.1

The district is known for its charming narrow streets, picturesque houses, and Baroque palaces, offering a contrast to the grander Prague Castle complex above. It was historically a center for artisans and servants of the castle. Today, Malá Strana retains an intimate and historic atmosphere, popular with both locals and tourists.12

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…Hradčany, the community known as Malá Strana (literally, “Small Side”) was founded in 1257. Following the eclipse of the Přemyslids, the house of Luxembourg came to power when John of Luxembourg, son of the future emperor Henry VII, became king of Bohemia. His son, Charles IV, Bohemian king and Holy…
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…Hradčany, the community known as Malá Strana (literally, “Small Side”) was founded in 1257. Following the eclipse of the Přemyslids, the house of Luxembourg came to power when John of Luxembourg, son of the future emperor Henry VII, became king of Bohemia. His son, Charles IV, Bohemian king and Holy…
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