Hradčany

For other uses, see Hradčany (disambiguation).

See also: Prague Castle

Hradčany
Cadastral Area of Prague
Hradčany from the Petřín Tower Hradčany from the Petřín Tower
Location of Hradčany in Prague Location of Hradčany in Prague
Coordinates: 50°05′29″N 14°23′50″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Prague
District	Prague 1, Prague 6
Area
• Total	Template:Infobox settlement/areadisp
Population  (2021)
• Total	1,774
• Density	Template:Infobox settlement/densdisp
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)

Hradčany (cs; ), is the district of the city of Prague, Czech Republic surrounding Prague Castle.

The castle is one of the biggest in the world at about 570 metres (1,870 feet) in length and an average of about 130 metres (430 feet) wide. Its history stretches back to the 9th century. St Vitus Cathedral is located in the castle area.

Most of the district consists of noble historical palaces. There are many other attractions for visitors: romantic nooks, peaceful places and beautiful lookouts.

Hradčany was an independent borough until 1784, when the four independent boroughs that had formerly constituted Prague were proclaimed a single city. The other three were Malá Strana (, Lesser Quarter), Staré Město (, Old Town) and Nové Město (, New Town).

External links

• Official Website of the City of Prague
• Hradčany - Prague-wiki

Photo gallery

• The architecture of Hradčany Neighborhood
  The architecture of Hradčany Neighborhood
• In a quiet corner of Hradčany neighborhood.
  In a quiet corner of Hradčany neighborhood.
• The promenade at Hradčany
  The promenade at Hradčany
• Church at Hradčany
  Church at Hradčany
• A little park a few steps away from Prague Castle
  A little park a few steps away from Prague Castle

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