New Town, Prague
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
New Town is a historic quarter in Prague founded by Charles IV in 1348. It was established as an independent royal city to expand the capital of the Holy Roman Empire. The district is famous for Wenceslas Square and its significant gothic and baroque architectural heritage.
Statistics
Area
3.34 km²
Population
21,941