Old Town (Prague)
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The Old Town of Prague (
Notable places in the Old Town include
) is located in the northwest corner of Old Town heading towards the Vltava.History
From its early existence, around the 9th century, Staré Město was laid out of settlements which appeared from the spacious marketplace on the bank of Vltava. Records dating back to 1100 AD indicate that every Saturday a market was held on the marketplace, and large military gatherings also took place there. Thanks to trade the merchants of the area became rich, and when King Wenceslaus I of Bohemia gave them the privileges of township, the Town of Prague (Město pražské) was formed. According to ancient records, the city had around 13 gates, and a huge moat, providing strong defenses.
In 1338, the councilors of the Old Town of Prague were granted a permission by
After the city was expanded in the 14th century by Charles IV with the founding of the New Town of Prague, the moat and wall were dismantled.
In 1348, the
In 1689, a great fire (called the French fire) damaged a big part of the Old Town, including the Jewish Town. In 1784, the four towns of Prague were united into the Royal Capital City of Prague with a common administration.
Gallery
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Coat of arms of the Old Town of Prague at the Old Town Hall
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Narrow streets
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Houses in the Old Town
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Jan Hus Monument on the Old Town Square
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Egg market in the late 19th century
See also
Connected articles
- Malé náměstí, a square in the old town
References
External links
- Old Town of Prague – Sights at PragueStay.com