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Old Town Prague is the most beautiful part of the city. Our travel guide with 6 FREE maps outlines what to know when visiting Prague Old Town Square, from its history, how to get to there, where to stay, and finally, all the best things to do in Old Town Square Prague.
Anchored between houses and narrow alleyways in the centre of Prague, the Church of Our Lady before Týn is the most important Gothic -style architecture in Prague and a building full of history and magic. The temple is 170 ft (52 meters) long and 91 ft (28 meters) wide. Its towers stand over 260 ft (80 meters) high.
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- Gothic Church of Our Lady Before Týn
- Storch House, #16
- At The Stone Table, #18
- The Golden Unicorn
- The Little Square
- Restaurant White Horse
- Old Town Hall
- Prague’s Astronomical Clock
The Old Town Square is located between Wenceslas Square and Charles Bridge You can easily reach the square by walking down from “Staroměstská” metro station. If you’re close by, I would always recommend walking if you can, since seeing things along the way is half the fun of visiting Prague. Since the city is so small, walking to your next destinat...
This the old town square was originally founded in the 12th century as the city’s primary marketplace. Traders from all over Prague and indeed, all over Europe, would travel here to trade goods in one of the most beautiful scenic town centre’s found anywhere. The square is surrounded on all sides by fantastical pastel stucco buildings, notably tall...
Start your walking tour of Old Town Square at the Gothic Church of Our Lady before Týn. The most imposing building is, without a doubt, this twin-towered church standing guard at the outskirts of the square. The distinctive black Gothic spires loom over the Týn Courtyard and they can be seen all across Prague. The main facade is hidden from the cen...
The Storch house, one of the most decorated houses on the square. #16, also named the “the Stone Virgin Mary” is painted with figurative paintings of St. Wecestless, the three Magi, all from the 19th century. Along with the paintings are some exquisitely ornate script.
The pale peach house at #18, also named the house “At the Stone Table” was once a famous salon where writers would gather to share their stories and drink the night away. Famously Franz Kafka, Max Brod, Franz Werfel or Egon Erwin Kisch all used to frequent this house.
The pale blue house on the square, wonderfully named the Golden Unicorn, was once a Romanesque house since converted in 1496 Matěj Rejsek into a monumental tower-like early Gothic palace. The house is most notable for being the first bookstore open to the public in 1838.
Walking south of the Church, head towards the Old Town Hall. As you go, you’ll pass a small grouping of the most elegant houses which make up the “Little Square”. Since the square is a pedestrian only area of the city, you can stroll at your leisure, taking time to look up at all the multicoloured, pastel residences lining the route. Every architec...
Although hugely touristy portions of Prague like this are rife with scams and ripoff restaurants, one of the only good ones on the square is the Restaurant White Horse. Go for the beef goulash and a tall pint of Czech beer to have a traditional luncheon. The prices might be a touch on the high side, but when in the old town square you’re paying for...
Across from The Little Square, you can find the Old Town Hall. Although the town hall is most famous for its astronomical clock, its historic importance and role in the development of the city is nothing to scoff at. The current town hall is the amalgamation of several old houses which were connected over the years to form one large administration ...
The Astronomical Clock (or Prague Orloj) is one of Prague’s BIGGEST attractions, or at least that’s what the hoards of people crowding around it would make you believe. The clock is housed on the southern wall of the Old Town Hall and has been there, in part, since 1410. Legend says that if something bad were to befall the clock, Prague itself woul...
Duration: 6 hours. (1008) Stand in the middle of the Prague Old Town Square and experience more than a thousand years of history, war, revolution, sacrifice and architecture.
- Our Lady Before Týn Church. The fairytale Gothic spires of the Church of Our Lady Before Týn are one of the most familiar sights in Prague, along with the Charles Bridge.
- Old Town Hall Prague. Prague Old Town Hall is actually a series of medieval buildings adjacent to the magnificent Old Town Hall Tower. Neighbouring houses were acquired as local authorities needed more and more space.
- Prague Astronomical Clock. You’ll find the Prague Astronomical Clock on the south face of the Old Town Hall Tower. If you somehow manage to miss the two clock faces, the crowd gathering around five minutes to the hour will give you another gentle hint.
- St Nicholas Church. The second church in Old Town Square Prague is the Baroque beauty of St Nicholas – not to be confused with the other Baroque St Nicholas Church across the river in Mala Strana.
Feb 8, 2024 · This is my guide to the 21 most beautiful Prague squares to visit, from the dazzling spires of Old Town Square to the cherry blossoms of Vinohrady, the bustling Wenceslas Square to the blissful back streets around Haštalské náměstí and many more.
Feb 27, 2024 · The square is one of the must-visit places when in Prague, which has its rightful place on every traveler's itinerary. Read our guide on the best things to see and do on the Old Town Square so Old Town Square alias Staromestske Namesti is the real heart of Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic.
