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'''Hradčany''' (common {{IPA-cs|ˈɦrat͡ʃanɪ|-|Cs-Hradcany.ogg}}; {{lang-de|[[:de:Hradschin|''Hradschin'']]}}), the '''Castle District''', is the [[Districts of Prague|district]] of the city of [[Prague]], [[Czech Republic]], surrounding the [[Prague Castle]]. |
'''Hradčany''' (common {{IPA-cs|ˈɦrat͡ʃanɪ|-|Cs-Hradcany.ogg}}; {{lang-de|[[:de:Hradschin|''Hradschin'']]}}), the '''Castle District''', is the [[Districts of Prague|district]] of the city of [[Prague]], [[Czech Republic]], surrounding the [[Prague Castle]]. |
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The castle is said to be the biggest castle in the world<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prague-wiki.com/wiki/Prague_Castle |title=Prague Castle |publisher=Prague-wiki |date=2012-02-02 |accessdate=2012-08-15}}</ref> at about 570 |
The castle is said to be the biggest castle in the world<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prague-wiki.com/wiki/Prague_Castle |title=Prague Castle |publisher=Prague-wiki |date=2012-02-02 |accessdate=2012-08-15}}</ref> at about 570 m in length and an average of about 130 m wide. Its history stretches back to the 9th century. [[St Vitus Cathedral]] is located in the castle area. |
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Most of the district consists of noble historical [[:Category:Palaces in Prague|palaces]]. There are many other attractions for visitors: romantic nooks, peaceful places and beautiful lookouts. |
Most of the district consists of noble historical [[:Category:Palaces in Prague|palaces]]. There are many other attractions for visitors: romantic nooks, peaceful places and beautiful lookouts. |
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Image:NearPrazhskyHrad.jpg|The architecture of Hradčany Neighborhood |
Image:NearPrazhskyHrad.jpg|The architecture of Hradčany Neighborhood |
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Image:Hradcany11.jpg|In a quiet corner of Hradčany |
Image:Hradcany11.jpg|In a quiet corner of Hradčany neighbourhood. |
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Image:Hradcany1927.JPG|The promenade at Hradčany |
Image:Hradcany1927.JPG|The promenade at Hradčany |
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Image:HardcanyLittlePark.JPG|A little park a few steps away from [[Prague Castle]] |
Image:HardcanyLittlePark.JPG|A little park a few steps away from [[Prague Castle]] |
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Revision as of 14:15, 3 September 2012
Hradčany (common Czech pronunciation: [ˈɦrat͡ʃanɪ] ; [[[:de:Hradschin|Hradschin]]] Error: {{Lang-xx}}: text has italic markup (help)), the Castle District, is the district of the city of Prague, Czech Republic, surrounding the Prague Castle.
The castle is said to be the biggest castle in the world[1] at about 570 m in length and an average of about 130 m 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 (German: Kleinseite, English: Lesser Quarter), Staré Město (German: Altstadt, English: Old Town), and Nové Město (German: Neustadt, English: New Town).
References
- ^ "Prague Castle". Prague-wiki. 2012-02-02. Retrieved 2012-08-15.
External links
- Official Website of the City of Prague
- Hradčany - Prague-wiki
- Fullscreen QTVR virtual tour of Hradčany and Prague Castle
Photo gallery
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The architecture of Hradčany Neighborhood -
In a quiet corner of Hradčany neighbourhood. -
The promenade at Hradčany -
A little park a few steps away from Prague Castle
50°05′22″N 14°23′50″E / 50.08944°N 14.39722°E
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