Old Town Square in Prague

In the heart of Prague is the Old Town Square, an integral part of this wonderful city. Probably, nowhere else are there so many monuments of architecture and historical treasures in such a relatively small space. Monument to the great reformer Jan Hus, Old Town Hall, Stone Bell House, House at Minute. This list can be continued.

But the main attraction of the square is Tyn Cathedral, the Church of the Virgin Mary before Tyn. Two tall towers - their height reaches 80 meters - seemed completely untouched by time, they all also majestically rise above the square. Tyn Cathedral is the second most important after St. Vitus Cathedral.

Old Town Orloj

It is worth to visit the famous square in Prague and for the unique hours installed on the Old Town Hall. Every time the clock strikes, tourists can observe a small idea: the figure of Death in the form of a skeleton beats time, striking the bell, doors open over the dial and the figures of the 12 apostles slowly come out . They are followed by Christ himself. Apostles, passing a semicircle, turn their heads to the people watching them, and again hide behind the door. In general, this amazing sight is worth a look.

History of the famous square

The Old Town Square has always been famous among Czechs, and among visiting tourists. Here there are many shops, pubs, museums, galleries and so on. Previously, the area formed at the intersection of trade routes was a market and was known throughout Europe.

In the ancient city of Prague, the Old Town Square is surrounded by magnificent buildings of Gothic and Romanesque style. The first buildings were built around the square in the 12th and 13th centuries. The Town Hall was built in the 14th century, and the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary before Tyn - a little later. Old Town Square became the center of politics and economy of Old Prague. Here there were coronations, parades and such tragic events as public executions.

Sights of the square

In 1951, the fountain Krotzinova Kashna was erected on the square. In memory of the liberation of Prague from the Swedes in this place was installed the Marianus. It was the second most ancient pillar in Europe, but in 1918 it was demolished: only a commemorative plaque left in its place.

In the central part of the square there is a mark on the pavement. She was shadowed by the Marian Pillar at exactly 12 pm. In the past it was from this mark that the time was counted in Prague.

Located on the square and the palace of the Holt-Kinsky - the most refined and refined structure of the late Baroque. Here in the German grammar school studied Franz Kafka, and also played Beethoven. On the balcony of this palace in 1948, communist leader Gottwald spoke.

The ancient Old Town Square (Prague saves its sights) since the 60s has become closed to any transport.

You will easily find the famous square, focusing on the towers of the Tyn Cathedral. Trams # 17 and # 18 are coming here. You should get to the stop of Staromestsk and go towards the towers, towering above the square.

The journey will give you unrestrained emotions.