Mentioned in 1091, it is the oldest of the towns of Prague gained the privileges of a town
in the 13th century. However, its name dates back to the 14th century when the New Town was founded. The
centre of the Old Town has always been the Old Town Square dominated by the Church of Our Lady of Tyn and the
Town Hall. It is the actual heart of the city.
Sightseeing:
The Old Town Square
The Old Town Hall
Town Hall Clock
Church of Our Lady before Tyn
Church of St. Nicholas
Native house of Franz Kafka, the well known Prague writer
We recommend you:
The most popular part of the tower - the Town Hall Clock (Orloj). Originally instaled in 1410,
the clock was rebuilt by the Master Hanus in 1490. It consists of three parts – the procession of Apostles, the
astronomical clock and the calendar. The main attraction is the hourly procession of the 12 Apostles.
