Old Town Square
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Old Town Square
Where is the real heart of Prague beats? Of course, in the Old Town Square with its majestic town hall and astronomical clock. Many winding streets of the Old Town merge here, bringing walkers to beautiful square, where rises majestically Tyn Church and the Church of St. Nicholas. Numerous colorful houses give this place an unforgettable cast that enchants all who choose to succumb to his charm.
Old Town Square has always been an important role in the lives of citizens. History of The Old Town Square is very diverse. there were public executions ,demonstrations, festivities. However nowadays the Old Town Hall is one of the most popular places for weddings.
Every year hundreds of couples come here from around the world to get married inside of this legendary building. There is always a lot of people. Many cafes and restaurants, dozens of tourists every day.
Every season in the square there is a small souvenir market. There you can buy Prague souvenirs and try something new such as local dishes. Or for example, the popular Pork knee and sweet vanilla swirls(trdelniky).
Heritage of the Czech Republic! What you are likely to pay attention to? Most often it is a tall Old Town hall, which rises here from the XIV century. Looking at it closely, you will immediately see the miracle of technology at the time.
This is famous astronomical clock, which is more than 600 years of age. The astronomical clock is ingenious device, which for centuries pinpoints not only the time and date, but also the position of the sun, moon phases, astronomical cycles and festivals of the Christian calendar.
Every hour skeletal symbol of death march begins figures, he pulls the bell chimes begins, and during each stroke at the edges of clock figures of the apostles parade. The procession ends with a loud cry of a rooster and powerful sound of the bell at the top.
Building Prague's astronomical clock was a sensation. For a long time in many europien cities scientists tried to create masterpiece like it, but legend said that the city council ordered to blind their creator to prevent construction anywhere else. Nowadays Old Town Astronomical Clock still make an impression on people by it’s design and creativity. Talk about old times? in the years when they were created, people came from all over Europe to see it.
On the square you can fell the harmony of music and architecture.A few steps from the Old Town Hall stands the church of St. Nicholas. It held weekly concerts of classical music, so you can fully enjoy its unique atmosphere On the opposite side of the square stands the monumental twin towers of Tyn hrama.
From here you can see beautiful view of the city. The magic atmosphere in the square is felt especially during the Christmas holidays, when it turns into a bright winter a kingdom full of lights and aromas. There is an annual Christmas market in the Czech Republic, a lot of people go there to delight guests with traditional drinks, food and beautiful trinkets.
The so-called "culture of pubs" has a special place in the culture of Czech Republic. And not only that czech people like to drink, they are able to do so. The pub is not just a drink and tasty food. People come here to listen to live music, chat with friends, make new acquaintances and feel the atmosphere of the city.
Our guides for a long time to explore the city, and found the perfect combination of bars for a fun and busy holiday. According to the program guide will offer you three different pubs that best fit your taste and budget. In addition, he will accompany you for three hours and talk about each establishment that you visit. He will advise, which of the drinks worth trying, and what does not notable.
Conditions for participation are simple - you go to the bar to drink a little beer or other drinks, talk, listen to pleasant music and move on. For 3 hours you will have time to have a drink in the popular bar for tourists, then in the fashionable elite bar, and in the end find yourself in a typical Czech Bar. Of course, the plan can be adjusted to your discretion and in agreement with the guide. In the one the bars you are sure to get from the guide a welcome drink!
Price tour with welcome drink is 12 euros for one person. For every drink you order, of course, you pay by yourself. The tour can also be extended by agreement with the guide.
Caution! The cost of each additional hour is at triple the price! When you can can book the tour? The tour can be booked 24 hours in advance. What languages ??are guided tours? English
How to get?
Old Town Square in Prague you will find at: Prague 1 District, district of Stare Mesto. By metro - "M?stek", "Starom?stská", "Nám?sti Republicy." ld Town Square
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