Prague's Squares

As you find your way around Prague, you'll pass through its squares, sometimes because these squares are important sights in themselves and sometimes without even knowing it. Old Town Square is one of the first Prague sights most visitors head for when they first arrive in the city. This large square is unmistakeable for anything but what it is, so often does it appear in photos galleries of Prague. Other squares, like Jan Palach Square and Mala Strana Square, may not initially register as historic points of interest on the visitor's radar, but they are marked with significance of their own.

Knowing a little about Prague's Squares can help you find your location on a map and identify nearby attractions. They also offer clues about Prague's historical development because some squares were used as markets in times past.

• Prague Squares