Hotels near the Old Town Square

Old town Square, Prague, view at night      Old Town Square (Czech: Staroměstské náměstí) is a historic square in the Old Town quarter of Prague, located between Wenceslas Square and the Charles Bridge.

     Prague's Old Town Square is often bursting at the seams with tourists in the summer. Featuring various architectural styles including the gothic Týn Cathedral and baroque St. Nicholas Church, the square is an oasis for travelers.


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Old Town Square, Prague city centre, Czech

     Old Town Square Prague is located between Wenceslas Square and the Charles Bridge, 5 minutes by walk from both of them.

     There are various architectural styles including the gothic Týn Cathedral and baroque St. Nicholas Church on the square. The square's center is home to a statue of religious reformer Jan Hus, who was burned at the stake for his beliefs.

Gothic Týn Cathedral - Old Town Square, Prague, Czech St. Nicholas Church - Old Town Square, Prague, Czech Prague Astronomical Clock, Orloj - Old Town Square, Prague, Czech Old Town City Hall - Old Town Square, Prague, Czech


Prague Astronomical Clock, Old Town Square

     The Prague Astronomical Clock or Prague Orloj (Czech: Pražský orloj) is a medieval astronomical clock located in Prague. The Orloj is mounted on the southern wall of Old Town City Hall in the Old Town Square and it is a popular tourist attraction.

     The Orloj is composed of three main components: the astronomical dial, representing the position of the Sun and Moon in the sky and displaying various astronomical details; "The Walk of the Apostles", a clockwork hourly show of figures of the Apostles and other moving sculptures; and a calendar dial with medallions representing the months.

The Prague Astronomical Clock, main view - Old town Square, Prague, Czech The Prague Astronomical Clock, figures - Old town Square, Prague, Czech The Prague Astronomical Clock, figures - Old town Square, Prague, Czech The Prague Astronomical Clock, figures - Old town Square, Prague, Czech


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