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Architecture in Prague: Old Town Square

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Gothic houses, some built on Roman foundations, cluster around Staromestska namesti, the Old Town Square.
Old Town Square in Prague Czech, Republic

Old Town Square in Prague Czech, Republic

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Many of the homes in Old Town Prague were renovated during the late Renaissance and Baroque periods, creating a collage of architectural styles. Some homes have Gothic arbors typical of the 13th century, and some have Renaissance-era arch gables.

The Square itself is an oddly shaped plaza dominated by the Town Hall tower and its intricate astronomical clock.

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