Prague is a city where you can breathe a magic atmosphere. If it's magic and romanticism what you are looking for, we kindly advise you to get lost through the alleys of Malá Strana. The Lesser Quarter, this is the meaning in English of Malá Strana, is a place lost in time. Crossing the Vlatva River on Charles bridge from Staré M?sto, underneath the impressive Prague Castle, you will reach Malá Strana Square, where begins Nerudova Street, one of the most beautiful streets in Prague that will take up to Prague Castle. Strangely enough just a few tourist decide to loose some of their time in Prague wondering through the alleys of Malá Strana; this uniqueness gives to the Lesser Quarter more charm and will grant, to those curious enough to go through the winding streets that run under the Petrin Hill, a one of a kind experience. You will find some precious little shops and restaurants. So, are you looking forward to a relaxing stay in Prague? Do you whish to stay in a quarter where you will be able to rest from your wanderings among other tourists? If your answer is yes just book your hotel in Prague in Malá Strana, you won’t regret it!
Crossing Charles bridge you will find yourself in the same alleys where Mozart or Kafka used to stroll. Here today you will find hordes of tourists and the busy inhabitants of Prague. Just a few more steps and you will reach the Old Town Square (Staromestske namesti), since Medieval times throbbing heart of the wonderful city of Prague. This astonishing “stage” has been, since ever, the epicentre of the city’s social life. But the Old Town is far more than that. Here you will be able to experience the true life of the city of Prague, with its street performers, with the beautiful shops where you will find some astonishing articles as, for example, the world known bohemia crystals and much more. The best known restaurants and cafés are scattered in this part of Prague that rose on the opposite bank of the Vlatva River, just before Prague Castle and Malá Strana, or the Lesser Quarter, which lies at the feet of the Castle. If you are looking forward to a relaxing stay in Prague check out the hotels in the Old Town. Imagine yourself walking up overlooking the Old Town Square from the window of your hotel room and having breakfast at one of the many cafés that open onto this gorgeous square.
Josefov, or the Jewish quarter in Prague, dates to the 13th century, when all of the Jews located in Prague were ordered from their homes and told they must settle in this walled Prague Jewish Ghetto. For centuries, Jews were banned from the rest of town and crowded into the ghetto, and their movements and trades were constantly watched and restricted. A huge redevelopment was undertaken in the 19th and early 20th centuries, when most of the ghetto was completely demolished. Many of the most important buildings from several centuries were saved and form the best preserved historical Jewish monuments in Europe. There are six remaining synagogues, Jewish Town Hall, and the Old Jewish Cemetery, and most of the sights are covered with one admission ticket to the Jewish Museum. hotels in Prague are located within easy walking distance to the Jewish quarter.
You will have to pay for a separate ticket for the Old-New Synagogue. It is the oldest synagogue in Europe, and there are regular services held there still today. Take a walk from your Prague hotel and find out about all the legends connected with it. The Old New Synagogue has amazing architectural stonework and all original furnishings inside. Built in the last half of the 13th century, its walls ran red during the 1389 massacre in the Jewish quarter when 3000 Jews were killed and their homes looted and burned to the ground.
