Prague - Old Town Stare Mesto
The Old Town (Stare Mesto), is the historic area of Prague, centered around the Old Town Square. The Old Town holds some of Prague's most interesting sights, including the Tyn Church, the Klementinum, the convent of St Agnes, as well as numerous other churches, and architecture that dates back to the 11th Century. The Jewish Quarter of Josefov is located just north of the Old Town Square and contains some unique sights, including the Jewish Museum, which consists of a number of sights spread throughout the Jewish Quarter. Visitors will have an easy time amusing themselves in Prague's Old Town.
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Municipal House
The Prague Municipal House (Obecni Dum) is one of the greatest examples of Art Nouveau in the city. Built in the early 20th Century, this building has some striking features and is hard to miss. The façade contains a large mural on the arch above the second floor balcony, and a large dome rests behind and above the arch. The interior of the Municipal House, which contains the largest concert hall in Prague, is equally impressive and tours are available to the public. Also on site at the Municipal House are the Art Nouveau Café and a couple of restaurants.
Powder Gate
The Old Powder Gate (Prasná brána), or Powder Tower as it is sometimes called, was built in the 15th Century to be one of the main entrances to the walled city of Prague. It was reconstructed later on. The Powder Gate is at the start of Celetná Street and the Royal Route, along which bohemian monarchs would walk on their way to be crowned at St Vitus Cathedral. The name Powder Gate was adopted long after it was built, when the tower was no longer needed as a defensive measure and was instead turned into a storage tower for gunpowder.
Prague Tyn Church
The most visible landmark on the Old Town Square, and one of Prague's most recognized buildings, is the Tyn Church (Chrám Matky Bozí pred Tynem. Unmistakable due to the two large spires which flank each side of the church, the main entrance to the church is, oddly enough, not visible from the Old Town Square. The T
