Old Town Square (Staromstské NámestÃ)The heart of the old city and its marketplace since the 11th
century, the Old Town Square is Prague's prettiest and most lively
square with historical facades and a cobbled surface. It still
hosts a variety of markets, especially the whimsical yearly
Christmas market. In the centre is the odd Art Nouveau monument to
the religious reformer, Jan Hus, a national symbol for the Czech
people. The Old Town Hall features an ornate Gothic astronomical
clock showing three different times, in front of which throngs of
people gather on the hour to watch the brief mechanical performance
of apostles, Christ, a skeleton and a rooster. Tourists can climb
the tower for a behind the scenes look at the mechanics as well as
a view of the city from the top. On opposite sides of the square
are two magnificent churches: Prague's greatest Baroque building,
St Nicholas, with its distinctly visible dome, and the more
striking Týn Church, a fabulous Gothic structure with its twin
spires a noticeable featur
Address: Staré Msto
Transportation: Metro to Staromestká
Opening Time: Town Hall tower open Monday 11am to 6pm; Tuesday to
Sunday 9am to 6pm, closing an hour earlier in winter
Admission: Town Hall tour 50 Kc, concessions available |
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