Old Town

The Old Town (Staré Město) is steeped in history. From the 9th century onwards, merchants from all over the world would meet here, at the crossroad of trade routes. The southern part of Old Town is mainly a maze of narrow streets and arcaded courtyards that conceal gabled houses, cheerfully painted shopfronts, churches, and taverns. Old Town Square, the Astronomical Clock and the Old Town Hall are the best attractions, which every visitor must see while walking in this district. The Charles Bridge links the Old Town to the Lesser Quarter.