Malá Strana, Prague’s ‘Little Side’

Malá Strana, the lesser town of Prague

Malá Strana, the lesser town, is one of the most beautiful baroque districts of Prague, nestled at the foot of the castle. The Prague audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this picturesque maze of palaces, gardens and cobbled lanes.

The baroque district at the foot of the castle

Malá Strana, whose name means the lesser town, is one of the most charming districts of Prague. Nestled between the Vltava river and Petřín hill, at the foot of the castle, it unfolds in a maze of cobbled lanes, picturesque squares, secret gardens and sumptuous baroque palaces. Born in the Middle Ages and magnified in the baroque era by the nobility who built their residences there, the district gives off a romantic and timeless atmosphere. Dominated by the dome of Saint Nicholas Church, it invites to strolling between courtyards, colourful façades and vaulted passages. Malá Strana embodies all the charm and the magic of Prague.

What to see

Here you wander in the maze of cobbled lanes, picturesque squares, secret gardens and baroque palaces, at the foot of the castle, dominated by the dome of Saint Nicholas Church. Malá Strana embodies the romantic charm of Prague. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

Malá Strana lies at the foot of Prague Castle, between the Vltava and Petřín hill, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is a freely accessible public district; the palaces, gardens and monuments have their own hours. You discover it during a walk in its lanes.

What does Malá Strana mean in Prague?

The lesser town: it is the baroque district nestled at the foot of the castle, between the Vltava and Petřín hill, made of cobbled lanes, gardens and sumptuous palaces.

Where is Malá Strana?

At the foot of Prague Castle, in the Czech Republic.