Old Town Square, also known as Staroměstské Náměstí, is the heartbeat of the historical city of Prague, Czech Republic. The entire Old Town Square area seems to come from a children’s fairy tale picture book. We spent hours sitting on benches to take in the picturesque view in front of us. Make sure to try out some chimney cones for dessert and a local beer while lounging around the square.
Find unmatched ambience and Italian flare at Taverna Toscana. Step inside the tavern, and you’ll be instantly transported to the enchanting world of the Middle Ages. Meanwhile, if you choose to dine outside, you’ll have the perfect vantage point for people-watching.
Astronomical Clock in Prague
One of the focal points in this area. is the astronomical clock in Prague. Also known as Orloj, the clock is located on the southern wall of Old Town City Hall in the Old Town Square. The clock was installed in 1410 and is the world’s oldest working astronomical clock. The clock draws large crowds between 9:00 am to 11:00 pm when to chimes on the hour and the four figurines on the clock are set in motion.
The entire Old Town Square area seems to be a children’s fairy tale picture book come to life. We spent hours sitting on benches to take in the picturesque view in front of us. The area use to serve as a marketplace which is easy to imagine, even in the present day, because of the amount of foot traffic the area draws.
Take in some unique views of the square by climbing up the Bell Tower. The Old Town Hall Tower in Prague is a 70-meter-tall tower which displays the astronomical clock.
Nightlife in Prague
In Prague, I spent the night out at Karvany Lázně and the Hemingway Bar. Somehow, I got talked into trying Absinthe, which I do not recommend to anyone, anywhere, anytime. It looks like poison, and it tastes like it too. At the Hemingway Bar, they serve absinthe in a traditional fountain, which drips the liquor over sugar, supposedly to make it more palatable.
Karvany Lázně is a five-story dance club with different rooms for different music tastes and if you want a drink made by a robot they can do that too. This was a great place to keep the night alive.
