旧市街
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Meanings
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old town; old part of a city
Refers to the historic or older district of a city, often with traditional architecture or narrow streets.
There are many old churches in this old town.
I like walking through the narrow alleys of the old part of the city.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の旧市街を散策するto stroll around the old town of 〈場所〉
I love strolling around the old town of Prague.
- 旧市街に泊まるto stay overnight in the old town
For this trip, I decided to stay in the old town.
- 旧市街の街並みが残るthe old townscape remains (preserved)
This town still preserves its medieval old-town streetscape.