The trend is transforming Prague and risks pushing out long-term inhabitants of the city centre – historically considered a residential district – and turning it into a tourist-only zone. 22 Famous Landmarks in Prague. 1. C harles Bridge Prague. Charles Bridge, Mala Strana and Prague Castle on a glorious winter’s evening. Charles Bridge and the Old Town from Kampa Island. The Charles Bridge is where most visitors’ Prague sightseeing begins. Districts of Prague. Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic has a local-government structure. Prague is divided into 10 municipal districts (1-10), 22 administrative districts (1-22), 57 municipal parts, or 112 cadastral areas. Also during the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people who spent the night in Prague, mainly for tourist or business reasons, decreased significantly. In April 2019, almost 200,000 visitors – non-residents – slept every weekday in Prague, while in April 2020 there were only about 80,000 such overnight stays. Going upriver for 3km, on the other side of Prague 2 you come to Prague 4. Prague 4 is heavily residential and has metro stations from Vyšehrad extending out 4km to Opatov and Háje (end of the A 2013 Pew Research Center survey demonstrated that 80% of Czechs think that homosexuality ought to be acknowledged by society, one of the most top among the 39 nations surveyed. Prague, the capital city of the country is well known globally for its LGBT nightlife and transparency. Malá Strana. Another Prague tourist area with a dark side, the Lesser Town police registered 185 monthly crimes here in June 2017. Annually there were 988 offenses total. Physical attacks (22) were most common; 16 cases of burglary and breaks in were also reported as well as 15 cases of car theft. Advertisement. For as long as there has been Prague, there has been Mala Strana. Mala Strana means the “Little Side” or “Lesser Town,” and it sits across the river from Old Town Prague. This more grown-up part of Prague’s city center holds many gems. Beautiful churches and romantic streets fill every cranny of this tiny district. Prague 8 & 9: Karlín in Prague 8 was the district worst hit by the 2002 floods but has experienced a brilliant renaissance thanks to the massive River City development, an office-building and luxury apartment complex. The stylized living spaces, cafés, and state-of-the-art gyms cropping up as a result of the development will continue to draw I visited this WHS in May 2012. The city of Prague is one of the most beautiful cities of Europe. The Chain Bridge and Mala Strana District at sunrise were the highlights of my visit in Prague. Great panoramic views of the city can be enjoyed from the Metronome Park or Castle Hill Vineyards. y8v4.