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Old Town Square

Prague's grand medieval square, ringed by pastel houses and the twin spires of the Týn Church.

Photo: A.Savin · FAL
Open
Always
Price
Free
Time Needed
45 minutes
Address
Staroměstské náměstí, 110 00 Prague 1Directions
Getting There
Staroměstská station (Metro line A).

Why Go

The square has been the city's marketplace since the 11th century. The Gothic Týn Church rises behind its houses, and the memorial to the reformer Jan Hus stands in the middle.

It fills with markets at Christmas and Easter.

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