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Old Town Square & Astronomical Clock

Old Town Square is Pragues historic heart, featuring the world-famous Astronomical Clock (Orloj) on the Old Town Hall. Built in 1410, its the worlds oldest working astronomical clock. The square also features Tyn Church, St. Nicholas Church, and the Jan Hus Memorial.

Practical Information

Updated: Jan 6, 2026

Entrance Fee

Free

Square free. Astronomical clock shows apostles hourly 8am-11pm. Town Hall tower 250 CZK. First hour 50% off

Best Time to Visit

Arrive 5 minutes before the hour for the clock show. Early morning for photos. Christmas markets in December.

Official Website

How to Get There

Metro A to Staromestska. Tram 17, 18 to Staromestska. Walking distance from Charles Bridge.

What to Expect

A stunning medieval square with Gothic Tyn Church towers, Baroque St. Nicholas Church, and the Old Town Hall with its famous Astronomical Clock. Every hour, crowds gather to watch the procession of the 12 Apostles.

Working Hours

Updated: Jan 6, 2026
Monday24 hours
Tuesday24 hours
Wednesday24 hours
Thursday24 hours
Friday24 hours
Saturday24 hours
Sunday24 hours
Note

Old Town Square is the heart of historic Prague. Open 24/7. Astronomical Clock (1410) - hourly show with apostles from 9:00 to 21:00. Climb Town Hall tower for panorama. Jan Hus monument, Tyn Church, St. Nicholas Church.

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Every hour from 8:00 to 23:00.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Old Town Square & Astronomical Clock

The clock show is brief (under 1 minute) - dont miss it by arriving late. Climb the tower for best square views. Watch for pickpockets in crowds.

Metro A to Staromestska. Tram 17, 18 to Staromestska. Walking distance from Charles Bridge.

A stunning medieval square with Gothic Tyn Church towers, Baroque St. Nicholas Church, and the Old Town Hall with its famous Astronomical Clock. Every hour, crowds gather to watch the procession of the 12 Apostles.

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Average temperature by month

Nowweather-3°
91%3 м/с
Todayweather3°-4°
Tomorrowweather5°1°
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Friweather1°-2°
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Monweather0°-4°
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8°
-1°Mar
13°
3°Apr
18°
7°May
22°
11°Jun
24°
12°Jul
23°
12°Aug
19°
9°Sep
13°
4°Oct
6°
0°Nov
2°
-3°Dec

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