Prague/Praha 1

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Praha 1 is a central district of Prague, the historic core of the city.

Almost the whole area of Praha 1 belongs to the following historic city quarters, which are described in individual articles:

• Castle (Hradčany) - the historic nexus of the city, and the highest point on the left bank. Mostly belongs to Praha 1, although a small part belongs to Praha 6.

• Lesser Town (Malá strana) - the settlement around the castle; location of most governmental authorities, including Czech Parliament. Mostly belongs to Praha 1, although a very small part belongs to Praha 5.

• Old Town (Staré město) - the nucleus of the right bank, the oldest part of Prague. The whole Old Town belongs to Praha 1.

• Jewish Town (Josefov) - a small enclave within Old Town, the old Jewish ghetto. The whole Jewish Town belongs to Praha 1.

• New Town (Nové město) - the district adjacent to Old Town, established in the 14th century. Large parts of the New Town belongs both to Praha 1 and Praha 2. A small part belongs to Praha 8.

Only two small areas of Praha 1 do not belong to the above mentioned city quarters:

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