Prague places of interest
The Old Town Square is also known as the heart of Prague city. The city of Prague was build around Prague Castle in 14th century.
The square and surrounding streets are pedestrian zones. During summertime it is filled with many tourists that can relax in the middle of many remarkable buildings.
The Týn church has always played a major role in the history of the reformation in Bohemia and it was the most important church of the Hussites in the 16th century.
Construction of the Romanesque/early Gothic church started in 1365 when German merchants provided funds for a basilica to serve as their main church.
The Church was completely finished in 1511 when the south tower was finished.
 
The astronomical clock in Prague has kept time for over six centuries and continues to keep accurate time to the present day. It draws many tourists to the city and is a lasting tribute to the craftsmen of the day.
The movements of the clock are provided by large wheels mounted on the same axle. The first gear contains three hundred and sixty-five teeth and drives the zodiac. The second gear contains three hundred and sixty-six teeth and rotates the sun indicator. The third gear drives the moon pointer and contains three hundred and seventy-nine teeth. The clock also contains a half silvered and half black ball that rotates and displays the phase of the moon. Thousands of tourists and visitors crowd into the Old Town Square in Prague to watch the Astronomical Clock strike the hour.
 
After King John of Luxembourg accorded the citizens of Prague the privilege of having their own district council in 1338, they decided to build a Town Hall, paid for by a duty levied on wine. The almost 70 meters high tower was completed in 1364. Due to continuous expansions, the building now is a colorful collection of gothic and renaissance-style.
Prague Jewish Quarter - Prague Ghetto (Zidovske mesto)
Originally dating back to the 13th century, its present appearance is mainly the result of a vast redevelopment undertaken between 1893-1913. Only the few most significant buildings were saved, living testimony of the history of Prague Jews, spanning many centuries. Yet these buildings form the best present complex of Jewish historical monuments in the whole of Europe. Six synagogues remain from this old settlement, which includes the Jewish Town Hall and the Old Jewish Cemetery - the most remarkable in Europe, along with the Old-New Synagogue. They are all part of the Jewish Museum.
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Places of interest
