Malá Strana neighborhood

Malá Strana is a unique monument of Baroque architecture, the oldest historical district of Prague. Malá Strana is located in the heart of Prague, between the Vltava River and two hills decorated with picturesque terraces. This place preserves many evidences of how Prague and its royal dynasties developed. The cobbled streets of the quarter remember Mozart, who often visited here.

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Despite the compactness of the neighborhood, Malá Strana is home to numerous churches, villas, and baroque palaces. Malá Strana is a place of pilgrimage for photographers – where else but here you can capture magnificent views of the Prague capital with its characteristic red tile roofs and medieval buildings.

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What’s notable about the neighborhood

‘ Winter’s Tale
‘ Malostranska Square
‘ St. Nicholas Cathedral
‘ Plague Pillar
‘ John Lennon’s Wall
‘ View of Prague from Petřín Hill
‘ Kampa Island

Next to U Lužického semináře, lovers of curiosities can walk along the narrowest street in Prague. Two people can’t separate here, so the entrance to the street is equipped with a traffic light.

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At the Franz Kafka Museum, fans of his work can view unique rarities.

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One of the places in the neighborhood is called “Prague Venice” – the buildings along the Chertovka River stand right up to the water, reminiscent of an Italian city.

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And these are not all the sights of Malá Strana. Be sure to take a leisurely stroll along the cobblestone streets, look into every house, stroll through the charming gardens – you will discover many more interesting and amazing things!

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‘ Kampa Museum Exhibits
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History

‘ Panorama of the Charles Bridge