Old Town Square - Prague, Czech Republic
Posted by: neoc1
N 50° 05.262 E 014° 25.270
33U E 458592 N 5548542
Old Town Square in the heart of Prague.
Waymark Code: WMBVWJ
Location: Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
Date Posted: 06/25/2011
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What a wonderful open space in the center of Prague. When you look around the Old Town Square you know you are in special place. In the center of the square is an heroic statue of the religious reformer Jan Hus, who was burned at the stake for his religious beliefs. The statue known as the Jan Hus Memorial was erected on July 6, 1915 to mark the 500th anniversary of his death. Towering over the square are the unique twin steeples of the Gothic architectural masterpiece, the Church of Our Lady Before Tyn.
The square attracts throngs of tourist and locals alike. People watching is best from around the central statue. You can enjoy street performers of every kind. Musicians, jugglers, mimes, acrobats, dancers and artist can be found to the delight of visitors. It's the place to see and be seen when in Prague.
Visit Instructions:
Please provide another photo of the location. You don't have to be in there shot, but you can. The photo requirement is to discourage any armchair visiting.