Mango, your Prague's guide
Welcome to Mango, your Prague guide
Prague (Praha) is the ancient capital of Charles IV's Bohemian Kingdom, and the city has played a pivotal role in the development of Central Europe since the Middle Ages. Its epic history has made Prague one of the most beautiful cities in the world, with tourism of vital economic importance.
Prague is not overrun by tourism, but its effects are evident for all to see. Much of the post-communism reconstruction and regeneration of Prague has been driven by tourism, as ancient buildings have been transformed into fine restaurants and stylish hotels.
Key Prague Tourism Fact: in 1992 the historical centre of Prague, all 866 hectares, was listed in the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Register. Prague's historical centre is divided into five areas, spanning both banks of the Vltava River. Charles Bridge is the main connection between the two.
On one side of the river is the Old Town (Stare Mesto), centred on the Old Town Square; the New Town (Nove Mesto), centred on Wenceslas Square; and the Jewish Quarter (Josefov). On the other side is the Lesser Town (Mala Strana); and high above this the Castle District (Hradcany), centred on Prague Castle.