Hradčanské náměstí, Public square in Hradčany, Prague, Czech Republic

Hradčanské náměstí is a broad public square in the Hradčany district of Prague, Czech Republic. It is paved with dark cobblestones and bordered by large palaces and church buildings, with a prominent ornate street lamp on one side and a view of spires and towers in the distance.

The square took its current form after a fire in the 16th century destroyed many houses, and noble families then built their palaces around it. Over the following centuries it became the main approach to the castle and remains so today.

The square is a busy gathering place where visitors and locals pass through on the way to the castle. The ceremonial changing of the castle guard takes place near the eastern entrance, and the open space often hosts public events and official ceremonies.

The square is easy to reach on foot from Prague Castle or from the Malá Strana district below. It is mostly flat and open, with benches and cafes nearby, making it a convenient place to pause and orient yourself before continuing to the castle or the surrounding streets.

The ornate street lamp on the square is a protected cultural monument, cast in iron in the 19th century and topped with a figure representing Prague. A similar lamp stands nearby in Loretánská Street, and both are recognized for their craftsmanship.