Old Town Square, known in Czech as Staroměstské náměstí, sits at the heart of Prague's Old Town in the Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. Its address is Staroměstské nám., 110 00 Praha 1, and it is one of the first places many visitors head to when they arrive in the city.
What to see
The square is best known for its Astronomical Clock, which stands out among the surrounding buildings and draws people to gather and look up. Around it, the square is framed by Gothic churches and baroque buildings, so the architecture itself gives a clear sense of the many periods the city has passed through.
- The Astronomical Clock, the square's most recognised feature
- Gothic churches rising above the square
- Baroque buildings lining the open space
Why visit
Old Town Square is a good place to spend time simply walking and looking. It is part of Prague's historic centre, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, so a visit here is also a way to see the old core of the city up close. Because the square is central, it works well as a starting point for exploring the streets that run off it, many of which lead to other parts of the Old Town.
Plan to come on foot. The square is easy to reach from the surrounding Old Town streets, and the pleasure of the visit comes from taking in the buildings slowly, perhaps stopping to watch the clock, and then wandering on to see what lies beyond.