Prague: Old Town Square

Prague


Old Town Square (Staromìstské námìstí)

Being Prague's heart since the 10th century and its main market place until the beginning of the 20th century, the spacious 1.7 hectare Old Town Square has been the scene of great events, both glorious and tragic. There are beautiful pastel-coloured buildings of Romanesque or Gothic origin with fascinating house signs. Some of the most prominent examples include the Kinský Palace, the House of the Stone Bell and the Štorch House. Today, the Old Town Square offers visitors a tourist information office, number of restaurants, cafés, shops and galleries.

Been here twice but on the second time, it was freezing cold and windy that I left my camera in the bus. I just accompanied our colleagues who have not yet seen the place. Wanted to stay longer to watch the clock tower with 'soldiers' coming out to signal the next hour.