Old Town Hall in Prague is now the home of the Prague Tourist Information Centre, but it’s a beautiful historic building in its own right too. The oldest part of the building was originally a family home which was purchased in 1338 to become the Town Hall. It was expanded over the following years and the gothic tower was added in 1364. You can still climb right to the top for a superb view over the whole square and historic centre of Prague. You can use this widget to book your tower tickets:
The picture below was taken from the top of the tower. It really is a lovely experience. Don’t worry if steps aren’t your thing as there’s an elevator option. Even if you don’t fancy the tower, it’s well worth popping into the centre for loads of useful information about visiting Prague, much of it free.
The tower of the Old Town Hall (Staromĕstská Radnice) is also home to Prague’s famous Astronomical Clock. The clock is one of only a few the medieval period to still survive. Once again, it has been developed over the years and now includes a procession of apostles on the hour, every hour. The dials signify the movements of the sun and the moon, and you’ll often find crowds of people standing in front of it to get a good photo.
The Tourist Information Office is open daily from 9am to 7pm, the Old Town Hall Tower is open on Mondays from 11am until 10pm and Tuesdays to Sundays from 9am to 10pm. Adult admission to the tower is 300 CZK with a family ticket available at 650 CZK (2024 prices). The Old Town Hall is featured in the Prague In One Day Sightseeing Tour.
LOCATION & CONTACT
Address: Old Town Hall, Old Town Square (Staromestské námestí), Prague, Czech Republic
Tel: +420 724 911 556
Tel: +420 724 508 584 (Tourist Information Centre)
E-mail: radnice@abl.eu
Nearest Metro: Staromestska (Line A)
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