Historic Centre of Prague
Built between the 11th and 18th centuries, the Old Town, the Lesser Town and the New Town speak of the great architectural and cultural influence enjoyed by this city since the Middle Ages. The many magnificent monuments, such as Hradcani Castle, St Vitus Cathedral, Charles Bridge and numerous churches and palaces, built mostly in the 14th century under the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles IV.
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The Historic Centre of Prague played a prominent role in medieval Central Europe. It has seen continuous urban development from the Middle Ages to the present, resulting in an architectural ensemble of outstanding quality.
The WHS area consists of the following parts:
1. Old Town (Stare Mesto), with the Old Town Square, Astronomical Clock and Charles Bridge
2. Lesser Town (Male Strana) on the left (west) bank of the river Vltava and below the Prague Castle
3. New Town (Nove Mesto), including the Wenceslas Square
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