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Malá Strana (Lesser Town)

Lesser Town

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Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

About Malá Strana (Lesser Town)

Malá Strana, the Lesser Town, is one of Prague's most historic neighbourhoods. It lies on the left (west) bank of the Vltava, on the slopes just below Prague Castle, and the Charles Bridge links it to the districts on the right bank. King Ottokar II of Bohemia founded it in 1257, and in later centuries it was home to many noble palaces. Its name literally means "Little Side".

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How do you get from the Old Town to Malá Strana?

Across the Charles Bridge, which links it with the right-bank districts.

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Within 3 min on foot
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