Old Town

The most famous square in the old Prague originated in the 11th century when the very first inhabitants of the right shore of the Vltava river came to settle this land. The square went through many changes during the ages, which has actually reflected even on its names. At the beginning it was called Market or Old Market because of the fact that there were regular markets organized there. Then, since the 14th century, it was changed to Market Place or Old Town Market Place.

Tyn Church, or “The Church of Our Lady Before Tyn”, towers over the Old Town Square, reaching a height of around 80 metres.

The Tyn was built in the 15th century, by the followers of the “heretic” Jan Hus (also spelled John Huss in English), who was burnt at the stake in Constance.