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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.
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Czech name: Staroměstské náměstí Imagine taking a tour at the Old Town Square Prague that was once a stage for dramatic events, both tragic and glorious throughout Czech history. Picture yourself in a 9 thousand square meter venue surrounded by magnificent houses and gothic palaces that date back to the Roman era. That is the story of the Old Town ...
Are you visiting the Old Town Square for the first time? Find this gem hidden between the Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí) and the Charles Bridge (Karlův most), a navigation center in the Old Town. If you are coming from the Prague Airport, Můstek metro station, or the Praha Hlavní nádraží (Main Train Station), get to this 12th-century square b...
The Old Town Square is open to the public every day 24 hours. There is no restriction or entrance fee. So you can take advantage of your stay to fully discover the Prague’s Old Town Square.
The Old Town Square served as a 12th-century marketplace for merchants touring Europe. Formerly referred to as the Big Square, it grew in significance over the years to become the most important historical site in the Czech Republic. It is here where the 1422 uprising that saw the assassination of Jan Želivský, a key person in the Hussite Reformati...
Experience the timeless beauty and rich history of Prague’s Old Town Square with a stay at our carefully curated selection of hotels, offering a comfortable and convenient base for exploring the city’s iconic landmarks, museums, and vibrant cultural scene.
- National Library (Clementinum): About The Clementinum: Sitting between Charles Bridge and the core of Old Town, the stunning National Library is the perfect place to start our free Prague walking tour.
- New City Hall (Nová Radnice): About New City Hall: The large New City Hall, with its beautiful facade, sits in the middle of Virgin Mary Square which has deep roots back to Medieval times.
- Little Square (Malé Náměstí): About Little Square: Rounding the corner from New City Hall into the Little Square, you will catch your first glimpse of Prague’s tightly packed colorful buildings.
- House At The Minute (UÂ Minuty): About The The House At The Minute: As you start to hit the entrance to Old Town Square, make sure to look left and inspect our favorite home on this free Prague walking tour called At The Minute (my-nute, not minute).
- 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.
The Old Town Square is the oldest and most significant square in the historical centre of Prague. Its history dates back to the 10th century, when it served as a marketplace at the crossroads of European trade routes.
Old Town Square, in Czech known as Staroměstské náměstí, is the central square of the historic part of Prague. The square is one of the greatest tourist attractions of the Czech capital, along with Charles Bridge and Prague Castle .
Old Town Square. The Old Town, and in particular the Old Town Square, has been the centre of Prague’s public life since the Middle Ages. During the eleventh century, the city spread from the Castle to the right bank of the Vltava River.
