A Little History
Six words or six centuries — the story first.
From the 11th century every foreign merchant in Prague lodged, stored, and paid duty in this fortified courtyard under royal protection; the Renaissance loggia of Granovský Palace still overlooks it.
Why It's Romantic
The atmosphere you're proposing into.
Two quiet gates, lantern light on cobbles, café tables under the loggia arches — and the Týn Church spires rising directly overhead. Fifty metres from the square, the crowds simply vanish.
Quick Facts
- Best time: Evening
- Privacy: High after shops close
- Crowds: A trickle
- Good to know: Ringed by wine bars and restaurants