A Little History
Six words or six centuries — the story first.
Prague's marketplace since the 12th century, ringed by the Týn Church's gothic spires and the Old Town Hall. Its Astronomical Clock, first installed in 1410, is the oldest one still operating anywhere in the world.
Why It's Romantic
The atmosphere you're proposing into.
In the evening the square turns golden: lamplit facades, horse hooves on cobblestones, the clock chiming the hour. Winter brings the famous Christmas market; summer brings café terraces and street musicians.
Quick Facts
- Best time: Early morning or blue hour
- Privacy: Low — this is a public stage
- Crowds: High most of the day
- Good to know: Beautiful at Christmas and Easter markets