Old-Town Square, Prague

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Visiting the old town it's easy, and a nice stroll. Everything is located around and near main square, one of the most beautiful squares in Europe.

Jan Hus monuments occupies the centre, but around it there are many wonders, with evidence to the Astronomic Clock, the churches of St Nicholas and of Our Lady before Tyn, na old Town Hall Tower.

The Hotel is named after --- Vincent Josef Rott

The Hotel consists of 2 buildings.
The majority of rooms is located at the Conner building No. 138. The other rooms are situated on two upper floors of the adjoining building No. 142
Both buildings date back to roman era (13th century) which is reflected in characteristic ground plan of the cellars, these spaces reach 5 metres under the pavement level
Some belive that in the 17th century the house probably burnt down. (Burnt walling was found under baroque plastering and stucco).

It is an easy site to notice but take time to enjoy the exteriour.

Location: Situated in the historical core behind the Old Town Hall.
Parking: underground parking outside the hotel
Metro: 5 min walk from the hotel - station Staromestska

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It's one of the biggest square i have ever seen! Here you can find local people and tourist (most of all tourists) You can find also lots of artists that plays their struments or a sort of "medieval market".
From a touristic point of view there is the "meridiano di praga". An ancient sign you can find (and search) on the floor that is a meridian.
Most interesting i think is to admire the movement of people, sellers, tourists. You can stop in one of the pub are are into the square and have a beer.
Don't forget that more closer you are to the city center (and here you are INTO the city center) more expensive is...everything.

At the center of the Old Town Square is the Jan Hus statue, erected on the 6th July 1915 to mark the 500th anniversary of the reformers death. The groundswell of supporters for his beliefs during the 14th and 15th centuries eventually led to the Hussite wars. Jan Huss was a religious thinker and reformer. He is famed for having been burned at the stake for heresy against the doctrines of the Catholic Church.

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The Old Town Square (Staromestske) is one of two main squares in the city centre (the other is Wenceslas Square, 5 minutes walk away). With its ancient buildings and magnificent churches, this is one of the most beautiful historical sights in Europe.
The Old Town Square's most notable sights are the Church of Our Lady before Tyn, the Old Town Hall Tower & Astronomical Clock and the stunning St. Nicholas Church

Old Town Square is the central point of Prague's Eastern bank, it is the first place where tourists end up and also the best place to start exploring the city. The square main attraction is Tyn cathedral, a beautiful gothic church with 2 towers dominating the landscape. The square hosts the Tourist Office as well as exhibitions and events. I loved the Christmas market and the Christmas tree the city prepared while we visited the city.

All of the tours take people to the Old Town Square and it is impressive. There is an astronomical clock on the old town hall that plays on the hour. We were there at noon so we saw all 12 of the apostles. A figure of death tolls a tiny bell. It all ends with a golden rooster crowing the hour. There are many architectural styles here. Tyn Cathedral is Gothic, St. Nicholas is baroque. The pink building is where city weddings are held. When you see photos of Prague, this is most likely what you will see and it is impressive and crowded. And we were here in October which shouldn't have had as many tourists. But the crowds are just in this square. When we got off on side streets looking for the Estates Theatre, there were hardly any tourists.

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The historic square in Prague's old town district is one of the many squares that everyone who comes to the city should not miss or won't miss. The square is the favorite meeting place of people juz as Dam Square is to Amsterdam.

Ok, I almost missed it. I walk and walk looking for this old town from Muztek tram station, got lost to Karlovo Namesti, asked someone til I reached the Narodni Divadlo, continued walking until the Charles Bridge and finally ending up at the Prague Castle.

All I thought that was already the "old square", until the next day when I accidentally stumble upon the right old town square following the throng of people walking from the foot of Charles Bridge through the small streets with many souvenir shops and old car tours and horse-drawn carriages, plus outdoor cafes.

Then I saw the astronomical clock... then finally it came to me - this is the old town square at last!

I could have left Prague without seeing the square. Good grief!

Anyone from Prague knew that that was a long walk.