Hradčany

For other uses, see Hradčany (disambiguation).
See also: Prague Castle
Hradčany
Cadastral Area of Prague
Hradčany from the Petřín Tower
Hradčany from the Petřín Tower
Location of Hradčany in Prague
Location of Hradčany in Prague
Coordinates: 50°05′29″N 14°23′50″E / 50.09139°N 14.39722°E / 50.09139; 14.39722
CountryCzech Republic
RegionPrague
DistrictPrague 1, Prague 6
Area
 • Total1.51 km2 (0.58 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total1,774
 • Density1,200/km2 (3,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

Hradčany (Czech pronunciation: [ˈɦratʃanɪ] ⓘ; German: Hradschin), is the district of the city of Prague, Czech Republic surrounding Prague Castle.

The castle is one of the biggest in the world[2] at about 570 metres (1,870 feet) in length and an average of about 130 metres (430 feet) 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, Lesser Quarter), Staré Město (German: Altstadt, Old Town) and Nové Město (German: Neustadt, New Town).

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
18695,940—    
188012,330+107.6%
189012,584+2.1%
190012,906+2.6%
191010,580−18.0%
192110,732+1.4%
19309,100−15.2%
19508,203−9.9%
19616,154−25.0%
19704,590−25.4%
19803,464−24.5%
19912,797−19.3%
20012,313−17.3%
20112,079−10.1%
20211,774−14.7%
Source: Censuses[3][1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Results of the 2021 Census - Open data". Public Database (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  2. ^ "Prague Castle". Prague-wiki. 2012-02-02. Archived from the original on 2011-04-01. Retrieved 2012-08-15.
  3. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Praha" (PDF) (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Castle and Lesser Town.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Hradčany.
  • The architecture of Hradčany Neighborhood
    The architecture of Hradčany Neighborhood
  • In a quiet corner of Hradčany neighborhood.
    In a quiet corner of Hradčany neighborhood.
  • The promenade at Hradčany
    The promenade at Hradčany
  • Church at Hradčany
    Church at Hradčany
  • A little park a few steps away from Prague Castle
    A little park a few steps away from Prague Castle


Stub icon

This Prague location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.