Old Town Square
The Old town Square is located in the centre of Prague. - as you would expect. Located between Wenceslas Square and the Charles Bridge, Prague’s Old Town Square is often bursting at the seams with tourists in the summer. Again it is one of the must see areas of Prague and it would feature on any top ten of Prague.
During the summer it is a great place to have a coffee in one of the many cafes that surround the Square, however the Christmas markets is the time when the Square really comes into it own - there is the smell of chestnuts roasting on open greats and mulled wine can be bought and consumed on the square - the atmosphere is like no other leading up to Christmas.
Featuring various architectural styles including the Gothic Týn Cathedral and baroque St. Nicholas Church, the square is an oasis for travelers wearied by Prague’s narrow streets. Among the many churches, tourists may find the Astronomical Clock on this square, while the tower at the Old Town Hall offers a panoramic view of Old Town.
The square’s center is home to a statue of religious reformer Jan Hus, who was burned at the stake for his beliefs. The statue known as the Jan Hus Memorial was erected on July 6, 1915 to mark the 500th anniversary of his death.
Not only a popular meeting place, Old Town Square sees its share of celebrations (New Year’s), holiday markets (Christmas and Easter), and protests. On occasion, hockey and football (soccer) games are shown on huge screens, drawing large crowds of fans.
My favorite place on old Town Square for food and drink is the U Prince Hotel Terrace - it is also one of the most expensive places to eat in the area - but the Terrace is beautiful and worth every penny as you have views down on the Old Town Square, across the red rooftops of the Old Town and a magnificent view of Prague Castle - and you can site here with late afternoon drinks and watch the sunset behind the Castle - wonderful. The entrance to the Prince is almost opposite the Astronomical Clock.
Do you have any favorite places around Old Town Square to add? Please do below - thanks.
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