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 The Old Town of Prague (Stare Mesto in Czech) is the original settlement of Prague since the 9th Century, it's separated from the rest of the the town by Revolucni, na Prikope and Narodni streets and connected to the Vltava River from both sides.
It's composed of two parts: The Old Town Square and the Lesser Town at the other side of the Vltava, bothe parts are connected by Charles Bridge.
The Old Town Square of Prague (Staromestske Namesti in Czech):
Located between Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square, the Old Town Square of Prague is famous for its Astronomical Clock, the Tower of the Old Town Hall which offers a great view of the Town. There are also in the Old Town Square many great monuments in different architectural styles, the baroque St. Nicholas Church and the gothic Tyn Cathedral.
Many celebrations are taking place in The Old Town Square, New Year's celebrations, Easter or Christmas markets. It's also a meeting place for footbal and hockey fansand travellers who can watch live games of big screens.
The Lesser Town of Prague (Mala Strana in Czech):
Named Lesser as per its location on the left bank of the Vltava river below the Prague Castle.
In the Middle Ages Nobles and German civilians of Prague used to live in the Lesser Town when Bourgeois and Bohemian Czech lived at the right-bank of the river (the Old Town Square).
Many monuments are located in the Lesser Town like the Neruda Street named after the Czech novelist Jan Neruda, the Petrin Tower and churches all dominated by the Baroque architecture. Simply the Mala Strana desearves the title "A Pearl of Baroque Architecture."
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