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Old Town Square (Staromestske namesti)

Prague, Czech Republic
221 714 444
As featured in 3 days in Prague
Ranked #3 of 181 attractions in Prague
4.5 of 5 stars 825 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Historic Sites
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Fee: No
Traveler 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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berkhamsted
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

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

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San Jose, California
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 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. More

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Scotland
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 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 May 25, 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. More

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Ukraine
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

The architecture is amazing, a definite site to visit in Prague - the area is absolutely magestic! More

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Halifax
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

loved the crowds and history and beauty of everything. More

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London
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
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this square just doesn't disappoint, they had the ice hockey semis on screens on the saturday and street parties and bands day and night really fun happy lively place loved it and so very safe More

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Prague, Czech Republic
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
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people found this review helpful

A fairy tale view - like something that Disney would build only this is real. The astronomical clock puts on a nice display to the crowds once an hour and you can climb to the top of the tower for a great view. Bars around the square are expensive so just walk a short distance before sitting down for a... More

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Houston, Texas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

The architecture was beautiful and we loved exploring all the tiny side streets off the square. More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

The square is very beautiful and surrounded by good restaurants who considering their location, they are not expensive More

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