Hradčany
Template:Short description Template:Other uses Template:See also Template:Infobox settlement Hradčany (Template:IPA; Template:Langx), is the district of the city of Prague, Czech Republic surrounding Prague Castle.
The castle is one of the biggest in the world<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> at about Template:Convert in length and an average of about Template:Convert 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 (Template:Langx, Lesser Quarter), Staré Město (Template:Langx, Old Town) and Nové Město (Template:Langx, New Town).
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The architecture of Hradčany Neighborhood -
In a quiet corner of Hradčany neighborhood. -
The promenade at Hradčany -
Church at Hradčany -
A little park a few steps away from Prague Castle
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