Old Town Square

Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí) is Prague's historic heart, founded in the 12th century as a central marketplace at the crossroads of European trade routes and surrounded by nearly a thousand years of architecture in one place. The square is anchored by three landmarks: the Gothic Church of Our Lady before Týn with its 80-metre twin spires, the Jan Hus Monument marking the site of 27 executions in 1621, and the medieval Astronomical Clock (Orloj) — installed in 1410, it is the oldest working astronomical clock in the world. The square is free to enter at any hour and serves as the natural starting point for exploring Prague's Old Town, with Charles Bridge a 10-minute walk away.