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Lesser Quarter (Prague)
Barrio Menor
Lesser Quarter (Prague) — located on the left bank of Vltava, and connected to the rest of Prague by the Charles Bridge, much of this part of the city has structures in Baroque style because a fire destroyed that area in 1541. Its subsequent reconstruction resulted in its current look. Sights located within this area include Petřín Lookout Tower, and the Church of Our Lady Victorious (where the Child of Prague statue is located). A walk through here will reveal many Renaissance-era burghers’ houses, baroque palaces, narrow lanes and spacious squares. Some of the finest art galleries and stores in Prague can be found here as well.