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Prague Squares

Learn About Historic Squares in Prague

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Senovazne Square

Jindrisska Tower PragueiStockphoto/kawisign
Senovazna Street terminates at Senovazne Square, once Prague's hay market. Located in New Town, this square is home to Jindrisska Tower, the tallest belfry in Prague. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views from Jindrisska Tower.

Miru Square

St. Ludmila Church on Namesti Miru in VinohradyiStockphoto/leaf
Miru Square, or Namesti Miru is located above the metro station of the same name in Vinohrady. St. Ludmila Church overlooks this Prague Square.

Grand Priory Square

Grand Priory SquareiStockphoto/blowbackphoto
Grand Priory Square (Velkoprevorské namesti) is located in Mala Strana, in front of the Grand Prior's Palace. Other sights of note on this square include the Buquoy Palace (now the French Embassy) and the John Lennon Wall.

Charles Square

Charles Square (Karlovo namesti) is in New Town Prague. New Town Hall presides over Charles Square, which was once a livestock market. Now this square is a park. It contains a statue of the writer Eliska Krasnohorska and other monuments. Karlovo Square is the largest square in Prague.

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