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Old Town Square (Staromestske namesti)

Prague, Czech Republic
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As featured in 3 days in Prague
Ranked #3 of 181 attractions in Prague
4.5 of 5 stars 834 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Historic Sites
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Fee: No
Traveller Description: This center with its Old Town Hall and Astronomical clock has been the heart of Prague since the 10th century and was its main marketplace until... more »
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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

You can't go to Prague without seeing the Old Town Square - in fact, it sometimes seems that almost any route you take leads you through it! Very crowded and surrounded by very touristy restaurants and bars - over-priced and typically quite poor food. Highlights worth going to see are the clock tower - best view in Prague - and... More

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krakow
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

Old Town Square is the nicest historical sight i have seen so far. Beware of the pickpockets and expensive restaurants

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Tábor, Jihocesky Kraj, Czech Republic
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Stay here long enough often enough and you will still find things you haven't noticed befoe

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California
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

It was almost a surreal experience both times I got to see Old Town Square. It is like something out of a storybook. An abundance of old, exquisite buildings. Happily, the buildings in Old Town Prague were spared during the war.

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New Delhi, India
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Unbelievable! You might be tempted to think it's a film set!

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Toronto, Canada
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125 reviews 125 reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Buildings of Romanesque, Baroque, Gothic style were built over the 700 years. Old Town Square is sorrounded by full of historical and beautiful buildings. Notable architectures in Old Town Square are Church of Our Lady before Tyn, Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock, St. Nicholas Church, and Statue of Jan Hus in the center of Old Town Square. Old Town... More

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berkhamsted
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Somewhere to relax with a cold beer watching the world go by

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San Jose, California
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This is a large square with numerous restaurants and food kiosks within a stones throw of each other. We kept coming back to this area as we traversed the city for three days.

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Scotland
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The highlight must be the Astronomical Clock. It is absolutely beautiful, as is the building in which it is housed. We were lucky enough to have the enormous doors just to the side open as we passed by. Like a flash we were in, and the ceiling was superb- then we were chucked out, but it is a lovely memory.... More

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Memphis, Tennessee
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

During our visit to the Square a Food Festival was in full swing. Everything from roasted sauges,grilled Hams and sweets as well as other Czech specialities were for sale.Delicious.

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