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Old Town Square (Staromestske namesti)

Prague, Czech Republic (Praha 1)
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As featured in 3 days in Prague
Ranked #2 of 199 attractions in Prague
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Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Historic Sites
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Description: Located in the center of historic Prague, this lively square is surrounded by baroque buildings, vibrant cafes, street entertainers and craftspeople.
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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miami, fl
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Always packed with tourists and deservedly so. Many street performers and tourist sites nearby, so this turns into a great gathering place.

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Bright, open with great buidlings yet plenty of public transportation. Very nice shops and restaurants.

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

The Old town square is the meeting point for everything. The square is always buzzing day and night. There are street performers in abundance, and many of the city's orientation tours start from here. The architecture is a great delight to the eye, and of course there is the Astronomical Clock, which draws a crowd every hour on the hour... More

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North Vancouver, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

On a recent visit to Old Town Square in Parague we were enchanted to watch the Astronomical Clock as it's figures(the Apostles) shuffle past the two top windows. The powder pink facade of the Town Hall forms an entrance to this area. Many places to eat, have a coffee and lots of nice little shops to window shop or buy.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

A beautiful square with bustling cafes and lovely shops. Prince U cafe/ restaurant is a reliable place to eat and drink and the prices won't make your eyes water. There are a few good jewellers selling Czech garnet in great, unusual designs and lots of stylish amber pieces too.

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

wandered over to the Square our first evening in Prague.there was a concert going on and a japanese bride and groom dancing to the music.what a destination wedding!plenty of small food booths near the square to pick up a sausage and a beer and plenty of people watching to do.

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Annapolis, Maryland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Helen our tour guide was pretty nice. But the trip was 6 hours of walking. We thought it was going to be a combination of bus, walking and boat. The boat was cancelled due to the river being too high and rapid waters and replaced with visiting another church. This was an all-inclusive trip. It included all the major attractions... More

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Carmarthen, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Tourist trail with loads of people about, tourists, entertainers, pubs/bars, stalls and trip sellers all make for an exciting place to visit and hang out when in Prague. 27 degree heat and long, cool nights made it a focal point of our trip and we will return. The church, clock and spuare are amazing and to the american girl who... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW via mobile

A really beautiful square with georgous buildings and bustling with people. A great place to start exploring Prague. There are also plenty of cafes and restaurants there although we didn't eat at any of them.

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Hamilton, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

It is full of resturants and bars and very touristic, but this is because it is a fantastic place to stop and enjoy the amazing architecture in the area. A great place to enjoy all the lively entertainment that happens in the square.

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