Old Town Hall, Prague (must see)

The sole surviving remnants of Prague's 14th-century Old Town Hall consist of the Gothic Tower housing the Astronomical Clock and a fragment of burgundy wall located opposite the Church of Our Lady Before Týn. The rest of the edifice fell victim to destruction during the Prague Uprising against German occupation at the close of World War II. Notable within the brickwork around the tower's base are a series of white crosses, denoting the site where 27 noblemen and followers of Jan Hus met their execution. These individuals spearheaded a Protestant revolt in the early 1600s, culminating in the infamous Prague Castle Second Defenestration.

Entrance to the Old Town Hall provides visitors with a unique opportunity to admire the labyrinthine streets of the Old Town from the summit of the clock tower, accessible via elevator. Additionally, visitors can explore various historical interior chambers and the Chapel of the Virgin Mary. Please be aware, however, that the chambers may close before the clock tower.

Tip:
Visitors can enjoy a 50 percent discount on entrance to the Astronomical Clock Tower during the first hour after opening. Additionally, two-hour guided tours in English are available on selected evenings, typically Fridays.