Hradčany (Czech pronunciation: [ˈɦratʃanɪ] ⓘ; German: Hradschin), is the district of the city of Prague, Czech Republic surrounding Prague Castle. The castle is one of the biggest in the world [ 2 ] at about 570 metres (1,870 feet) in length and an average of about 130 metres (430 feet) wide.

May 15, 2021 · Prague’s skyline is dominated by the vast hilltop complex of Prague Castle in Hradčany (the district around Prague Castle). The castle looks out over the heart of the city from the west bank of the River Vltava.

One such place in the city, where it is worth a lot of walking, is one of the four historical districts of Prague - Hradčany: the old imperial residence Prague Castle and the adjacent fortress town of Hradčany are located on a spacious rocky hill on the left bank of the Vltava river.

Jun 1, 2019 · Travel through the heart of the Czech Republic’s capital, where history unfolds against the stunning backdrop of Prague Castle (or Hradčany Castle). As your expert guide to European travel, I am excited to guide you through the enchanting Prague Castle area.

Hradčany was the town that began being built in the 14th century outside the castle walls. Hradčany’s top attractions are the following: Prague Castle: Houses the Golden Lane, the Powder Gate and St George’s Basilica, among many other attractions. St Vitus Cathedral: The city’s most important church.

The time-honoured seat of the heads of the Czech nation, Prague Castle, perched high above Prague, is the architectural dominant of the city, turning Hradčany into Prague’s most important and distinctive quarter.

Hradčany was built long after Old Town and Lesser Town, but it offers something no other district of Prague can. A major portion of Hradčany consists of Prague Castle, which according to the Internet Guinness Book of Records is the largest castle complex in the world.

Apr 27, 2024 · Walk with us up to Prague Castle and around the Hradcany area. Explore the sights, read about the history, and take in the views of the Czech Republic's picturesque capital.

Hradcany is a unique Prague quarter. Just several streets, magnificent palaces near small fairytale houses, sounds of Loreta carillon, monastery gardens. The spirit of old Prague still lives here. The burgrave of Prague Castle, Berka from Dube, founded the town of Hradcany in 1321. Several streets which had existed already were surrounded by walls.

At the bottom of Hradcany Square, an impressive grille guards the entry to the castle, adorned by the sculptures of Battling Giants. In the sight of the Castle nobody wanted to be left behind. As a result, splendid noble palaces cluster as closely as possible to its vicinity.