Prague Old Town (Staré Mesto)

Prague Old Town (Staré Mesto)

Prague Old Town (Staré Mesto)

The heart of ancient Prague, Old Town—or Staré Město in Czech—serves as a gateway to the city’s rich history and is one of its most visited areas. Nestled within this historic district, you’ll find iconic sites such as the astronomical clock and the Church of Our Lady Before Tyn, which draw crowds with their intricate designs and historical significance. Cobblestone streets wind through the area, leading visitors past rows of medieval buildings and bustling squares. Many visitors spend at least half a day here, exploring the many treasures that make Staré Město a popular starting point for walking tours of the city.

More Places You Might Enjoy

Set amid the idyllic Ayrshire countryside in the village of Alloway, the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum honors the life and work of Scotland’s most renowned poet. This site, known as […]

Nestled near Pedra Branca, Prainha Beach is a secluded 2,300-foot (701-meter) stretch of white sand, surrounded by lush mountains and accessible only via a single road. Despite its proximity to […]

Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest public plaza, has always been a symbol of Mao’s epic Communist project—and resistance to it. Despite its bleak history, the site of the 1989 massacre […]

Recent Posts

Scroll to Top