- Address: Staroměstské nám. 1/3, 110 00 Staré Město, Czech Republic
- Phone: +420 236 002 629
- Working hours: daily, from 09:00 to 22:00
Practically in every country there are attractions , which are original business cards. For example, it is worthwhile to talk about the Eiffel Tower, how France immediately comes to mind, to recall the Colosseum - and Italy comes to its senses, to think about the statue of Christ the Redeemer, and Brazil appears before our eyes. In the Czech Republic there are many beautiful and significant places, but most often it is associated with the Old Town Hall in Prague .
Historical heritage
Talking about the sights of Prague, and especially about the town hall in the Old Town Square , without a brief excursion into the history will be unforgivable. The Town Hall was founded in the distant 1338 and originally was a very modest corner structure. With the passage of time, it grew increasingly new extensions. In 1364, the Old Town Hall had a tower, where in 1440 the famous clock with chimes was placed.
This place became the center of a number of historical events. For example, in 1458, the election of the first king of a non-Catholic took place here, and 1621 was noted as a sad occurrence in the form of the cruel execution of 27 participants in the Rebellion of the Estates. Since 1784, after the conclusion of an alliance between the four cities of Prague and their subsequent unification, the Old Town Hall became the center of the activities of the Prague Council.
Interesting facts about the Town Hall in the Old Town Square in Prague
The whole architectural complex includes more than a dozen houses. Tourists are not allowed everywhere - most buildings are still occupied by state organizations and institutions. For example, in one of the houses there is a registry office, which has been operating here since 1871. Nevertheless, the main object of intense tourist attention is the tower of the Old Town Hall, against which you can see amazing photos. And it's not only in the famous astronomical clock Orloj, but also in one of the best viewing platforms of the capital . To visit there are several rooms and a dungeon where you can see the interior and utensils of that time. Visit to the guests of the capital will cost $ 7.50.
How to get to the Old Town Hall?
The attraction is in the historical center of the city, so it is not difficult to get there by public transport . The nearest bus stop is Staroměstské náměstí, where bus No. 194 passes. In addition, in a few blocks there is a metro station Staroměstská line A. You can get there by tram. For this it is necessary to follow the routes Nos. 2, 17, 18, 93 to the Staroměstská stop.