Charles Square, Medieval square in New Town, Czech Republic.
The square lies in the New Town district and is divided by paths into sections with lawns, trees, and benches. Buildings from different centuries surround it, including churches, an old town hall, and apartment blocks with decorated facades.
Charles IV founded it in 1348 as part of Prague's New Town, where it functioned as a cattle market. In 1848 it was converted into a public park with green spaces and walkways, keeping that character ever since.
The Baroque Church of St Ignatius stands on the eastern side with its richly decorated interior drawing visitors inside. Its twin towers help people orient themselves while walking through the park, which locals treat as a green retreat from nearby office buildings.
The Karlovo náměstí metro stop sits right at the edge of the park, with tram lines passing on both sides. Paved paths cross through the green areas, making it easy to walk from one end to the other.
In 1419 Hussite rebels threw Catholic councilors from the New Town Hall windows during a protest, an event known as the First Defenestration of Prague. This act sparked decades of religious conflicts that reshaped the region.
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