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Castle District (Hradcany)

Prague, Czech Republic (Praha 1)
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Ranked #10 of 192 attractions in Prague
Type: Neighbourhoods, Observation Decks/ Towers
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wolverhampton
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41 reviews 41 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We got a tram up the hill to see this area and I am glad we did. This was a beautiful place with such pretty gardens and fountains and then the castle and surrounding buildings. The drinks and cafes here are very expensive as its a typical trap so its worth maybe taking a drink and a sandwich with you... More

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austin texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Not much to see here, the golden mile was a disappointment. The church was nice especially as you see it's architectural progression through the years.

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Winter Springs, FL
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

We did an organized tour of this whole area that was very good. It was about a 90 minute tour that was offered by the City Tour company. Very informative. We stayed about 2 hours longer just exploring other things not covered in the tour, We had lunch in the courtyard café. But beware, they only take cash. I was... More

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Sydney Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW via mobile

The Prague Castle is immense and impressive filled with historical buildings and a lot of Czech history. Unless you are on a tour, there is significant walking required to get to and through the grounds...I suggest you climb the hill to enter and exit the other end via the stairs. Although claimed to be the biggest castle in the world,... More

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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

We took tram 22 and went to the back of the castle and walked in that way. The guards were changing so that was a treat. The gardens are beautifully kept and the buildings are superb. We had both been in the castle and cathedral before so just walked down through the gardens and the steps to the bottom of... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

we walked up to the castle a number 22 tram goes up but we read that it tends to attract the odd pickpocket.....the walk wasnt to exhausting....the views from the castle were lovely looking over prague. lots of nice bars within the castle district where you could watch the world go by.

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Maale Adumim
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Not easy to reach if you don't come with a tour bus or car, but once you're there, breathtaking views and enough to keep you busy for even more than one day. And make sure you get to the castle at 10 mins to the hour to get a good spot for the hourly changing of the guard (and a... More

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Taunton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Fabulous area with much to see and to do. Approaching it can be a climb up steep street or many, many stairs. Or, do as we did and walk gently up through the Letense Gardens. There are routes from river level from the Stefaniuv and Cuchuv Bridges - the latter connects directly (and quickly) via Parizska to the Town Square.

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Madison, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This is an old city in itself. The history of the castle is fascinating. Too much to explain here in a brief review but take a good guide book to Prague like the DK Eyewitness guidebook and you will easily spend a whole day in the castle.Don't miss the Golden Lane.

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Bucharest, Romania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The Castle district is the richest historical place in the entire Prague area. Takes an entire day to see the most of the places.

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