Old Town, Medieval city center and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Prague, Czech Republic.
The streets and squares of Old Town contain structures from multiple architectural periods, including Gothic churches and Renaissance townhouses along stone-paved paths.
The foundation of Old Town dates to the 9th century, developing into a prominent European trade center through the medieval period under Bohemian royal protection.
The Old Town Square hosts the Astronomical Clock from 1410, where carved figures of the twelve apostles appear each hour through two small windows.
The area connects to three metro lines and numerous tram routes, with stations Staroměstská and Můstek providing direct access to main attractions.
The Jewish Quarter within Old Town maintains seven synagogues and a cemetery where graves stack vertically due to space limitations.
Location: Prague 1
Elevation above the sea: 206 m
Part of: Prague, Historic Centre of Prague
Shares border with: Josefov, Malá Strana, Holešovice, New Town, Smíchov
GPS coordinates: 50.08470,14.42030
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:30
The historic districts display local architecture from medieval to baroque periods. The streets connect markets, cafes and old houses. The quarters preserve elements from their time of origin, from Romanesque churches to neoclassical facades.
Prague Astronomical Clock
257 m
Charles Bridge
626 m
National Library of the Czech Republic
382 m
Old Town Square
321 m
Church of Our Lady before Týn
376 m
Powder Tower
603 m
Old Jewish Cemetery, Prague
601 m
Old New Synagogue
602 m
Josefov
624 m
Estates Theatre
301 m
Clementinum
355 m
Municipal House
654 m
Head of Franz Kafka
340 m
Maria column
369 m
Sex Machines Museum
178 m
Bethlehem Chapel
205 m
Rudolfinum
679 m
Old Town Hall
269 m
Spanish Synagogue
631 m
Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia
927 m
Jan Hus Memorial
342 m
Villa Kramář
1.2 km
Palác Lucerna
560 m
Statue of Franz Kafka
604 m
Karolinum
287 m
Church of Our Lady of the Snow
299 m
Magician's Lantern
579 mReviews
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