The historic heart of Malá Strana, Malostranské náměstí has served as the district’s marketplace and gathering space for centuries. Today it remains a crossroads beneath the dome of St. Nicholas Church, where daily life and Baroque architecture meet.

One of Prague’s most impressive Baroque gardens, commissioned by Albrecht of Wallenstein, commander-in-chief of the Habsburg armies during the Thirty Years’ War. Created in the early 17th century as part of his vast residence, the garden reflects the scale of his political ambition. Here you’ll find fountains, an artificial pond with large fish, freely roaming peacocks, sculptures, and an aviary with birds of prey. The long arcade of the sala terrena and the dramatic grotto wall give the space its distinctive character — a place where military and political power was deliberately transformed into architecture and art..

Nerudova Street is the main artery of Malá Strana, descending from Prague Castle toward Malostranské Square. Named after Jan Neruda, one of the founders of modern Czech literature and the author of Tales of Malá Strana, the street preserves much of its Baroque character. Before house numbers were introduced, buildings were identified by decorative signs — many of which still hang above the doors today. We’ll walk slowly down the street, noticing these historic house signs, observing architectural details, and peeking into small craft workshops and antique shops.

Nový Svět – Neue Welt – ist die romantischste Straße Prags. Reisende bezeichnen sie einstimmig als Geheimtipp Nr. 1. Die Zeit scheint hier vor 400 Jahren stehen geblieben zu sein. Unregelmäßiges Kopfsteinpflaster, flankiert von der alten Stadtmauer und dem Stadtgraben auf der einen Seite und von Zwerghäusern auf der anderen Seite, erinnert an die Zeiten, als hier königliche Diener wandelten, wie zum Beispiel Ticho Brage, einer der Väter der Astronomie. In jüngerer Zeit zog sie Künstler und Handwerker an – hier lebte einer der umstrittensten Filmemacher der Welt, Jan Švankmajer („Something from Alice“, „Faust“).

Der Loretoplatz wirkt etwas verschlafen, doch dort befinden sich drei Sehenswürdigkeiten: das größte weltliche Barockgebäude Prags (Černin-Palais, heute Außenministerium) mit angrenzendem Garten, das Kapuzinerkloster und Loreto selbst. Ein Besuch von Loreto ist möglich, aber nicht inbegriffen.

A masterpiece of Baroque garden architecture, a hidden gem tucked away behind an ordinary street gate, and a mecca for photographers. Created in the early 18th century on a steep hillside, Vrtba Garden unfolds in elegant terraces connected by staircases and framed by sculpted balustrades. We’ll move gradually through its layered levels, pause at panoramic viewpoints overlooking the red rooftops of Malá Strana, and observe how Baroque design carefully directs perspective toward the Castle. There will be time to enjoy the setting, notice architectural details, and take photographs. Entrance included.

Der älteste Obstgarten Prags stammt aus dem 12. Jahrhundert. Kaum eine andere Großstadt der Welt kann 200 Meter von ihrem Mittelpunkt (Karlsbrücke) entfernt Äpfel oder Birnen pflücken. Nur wenige Schritte entfernt befindet sich ein ikonischer Ort an der Moldau, berühmt für seinen Blick auf die Skyline der Altstadt und für die Schwäne und andere Flussbewohner, die dort schwimmen.

The Church of Our Lady Victorious is home to one of Prague’s most well-known devotional figures, the Infant Jesus of Prague. The statue, believed to originate from 16th-century Spain, was brought to Prague in the early 17th century and later became associated with numerous reported miracles. Pilgrims from around the world visit the church to see the statue and pray. A long-standing tradition involves dressing the Infant Jesus in different robes; today, its wardrobe includes more than 300 garments donated by devotees.

Built in the first half of the 18th century, St. Nicholas Church is one of the most important High Baroque monuments in Prague and among the finest north of the Alps. Its massive yet elegant dome dominates the skyline of Malá Strana, while the interior reflects the theatrical principles of Baroque architecture, where space, light, and painting merge into a single composition. The historic organ once played by Mozart is still preserved here. Entrance is included.