Republic Square
Republic Square
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This square is situated on the site of the former moat between the Old and New Towns. The large open space near the medieval city centre inspired the construction of a number of significant buildings at the turn of the 20th century, such as the Municipal House (Obecní dům) near the Powder Tower (Prašná brána), the Hybernia House (Dům U Hybernů) and the Jiří z Poděbrad Barracks. A large part of the square is now a pedestrian zone connecting the two large shopping centres Palladium and Kotva.
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Neighbourhood: Nove Mesto (New Town)
Nearly 700 hundred metres long, Wenceslas Square represents the most frequent and buzzing crossroads of the city. The National Museum in the upper part of the square watches over your spending spree in countless shops and retail stores lining the entire square, which ends at Na Příkopě, the most famous shopping street. When tired or broke, you can explore the city's underpasses, which can take you to the Old Town or to the courtyards of art nouveau houses with secret gems of greenery, white benches and rose bushes that provide unexpected peace in the midst of the city. Be sure to pay a visit to the traditional cafés, classic Czech pubs, cinemas and theatres. National Theatre near the river has a lot to offer to foreigners. Go to the river bank and enjoy live music and drinks while watching a sunset behind Prague Castle.
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- Republic square • 4 min walk
- Central Station • 9 min walk
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TAGI_156
Pittsburgh, PA61 contributions
Sept 2021
A large plaza now restricted to pedestrians only.
Wonderful architecture everywhere you look.
The Jan Hus statue is centered in the plaza - full of history and inspiring religious freedom.
Actual travel was in September 2019 but I’m just getting around to finishing this entry now.
Wonderful architecture everywhere you look.
The Jan Hus statue is centered in the plaza - full of history and inspiring religious freedom.
Actual travel was in September 2019 but I’m just getting around to finishing this entry now.
Written March 31, 2022
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The Swiss Nomad
Lugano, Switzerland3,510 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
I have been visiting Prague more times a year since 2014, and we often pass by Republic Square on our way to restaurants or attractions; in December we noticed a Christmas market with some food and craftsmanship stands, but immediately after NYE everything was gone despite the huge crowds of tourists. This is an interesting square surrounded by a museum, iconic landmarks, shopping malls and restaurants, it would be nice to see it more vibrant, but what I often notice are the several homeless people of drunkards sitting at its edges.
Pity.
Pity.
Written January 22, 2020
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RandyRoss
Ridgetown, Canada12,749 contributions
Dec 2022
Náměstí Republiky (Republic Square) is a city square in Prague, Czech Republic, lying at the boundary of the Old Town and New Town. On the square, or in the very near vicinity, are these significant buildings: Kotva Department Store, Municipal House, Powder Tower, Czech National Bank and Palladium shopping mall.
We walked through this square many times between our hotel (the Marriott Old Town) and Old Town Square. When we visited in December, there was a thriving Christmas Market here.
We walked through this square many times between our hotel (the Marriott Old Town) and Old Town Square. When we visited in December, there was a thriving Christmas Market here.
Written January 14, 2023
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Talant2007
Moscow, Russia25,435 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Republic Square is one of the squares in the historical center of Prague. During its existence, it changed its name several times. It received its modern name in 1918 in honor of the proclamation of the Czechoslovak Republic.
Written November 10, 2023
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leedjjck
Tolland, CT985 contributions
Nov 2019
We stayed in a hotel just down the street from this square so we walk to, thru and from every day. Great location where the Powder Tower, the Municipal House, the Museum of Communism and the Palladium Mall are located or every close by. All of the major trams have stops just off this square. There are restaurants both affordable and expensive near also. Always busy with tourists and locals so great for people watching!
Written January 13, 2020
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Toblje
Zurich, Switzerland8,041 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Central square with beautiful buildings at the entrance to Prague's Old Town. The Palladium, one of the largest shopping centers in the Czech Republic, is located here. The Communism Museum is also just a few meters away. There are various cafes and restaurants where you can take a break, such as Cacao Prague.
Written November 17, 2023
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garyaugs
Augsburg, Germany1,215 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
It doesn't really matter how you stroll around the beautiful old town of Prague. You almost always end up at Republic Square at some point.
The square is surrounded by beautiful buildings. Thanks to its size, the crowds are spread out quite well.
If you fancy a bratwurst or Prague ham, you'll find what you're looking for at the food stalls, albeit at hefty prices.
A beautiful square. There's a small park on the edge that's quite quiet.
The square is surrounded by beautiful buildings. Thanks to its size, the crowds are spread out quite well.
If you fancy a bratwurst or Prague ham, you'll find what you're looking for at the food stalls, albeit at hefty prices.
A beautiful square. There's a small park on the edge that's quite quiet.
Written June 16, 2024
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Ginges_revenge
Brisbane, Australia5,859 contributions
Feb 2023
This square denotes the boundary between to Old and New towns.
It wasn't the greatest square I've ever been to.
It does have significantly historical buildings around it. The Kotva Department Store, Municipal House, Powder Tower, Czech National Bank and Palladium shopping mall.
It does have some nice restaurants and bars in and around it as well.
Worth a look if you're in the area.
It wasn't the greatest square I've ever been to.
It does have significantly historical buildings around it. The Kotva Department Store, Municipal House, Powder Tower, Czech National Bank and Palladium shopping mall.
It does have some nice restaurants and bars in and around it as well.
Worth a look if you're in the area.
Written March 27, 2023
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MaryannF650
Clarksville, TN1,451 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
My husband and I were touring Prague and this was one of our stops. Republic Square, (Namestic Republiky) is located between Old Town and New Town. It is a five minute walk from the Republic Square to the Old Town Square. The beautiful Municipal House dominates the Square. The Powder Tower, along with the Old Town Bridge Tower is the only existing part of the former Prague Old Town fortification. Lots of history, lots to see and explore. A farmer’s market is held here weekly. A wonderful photo op.
Written December 11, 2022
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Roman
Mequon, WI9 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
A little bit of a different flavor than the old town Square and the Newtown Square. But definitely worth the walk. Lots of shops and cafés and a large mall with food court. I would recommend going to the Square only if you have extra time. Obviously the old town Square and the Newtown would come first.
Written August 11, 2024
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I want to ask if it is rcommended to stay neer Namesti Republiky in december
is it a close walking distance from the major prageu attractions
Written May 7, 2019
Hello. I´m staying in an Ibis hotel next to the Palladium shopping centre but have chosen just board and no meals or breakfast. Are there many ecomonical places to have breakfast or dinner around that area?. Does the shopping centre have reasonably priced food for breakfast or dinner. I am a vegetarian but my son eats everything, I am going at the beginning of August for 4 days. Thankyou.
Written July 6, 2018
There are mainly fast foods in the shopping centre, but you can find some vegetarian options everywhere around. It is still city centre so the price might be a bit higher than around Prague main parts, but I still think Prague is not that expensive. If you won't be able to find any good breakfast at cafes or restaurants around. You can always stop by at the bakery in the shopping centre or just in the Supermarket downstairs.
Written November 5, 2018
PLEASE correct the spelling of the name. It's Namesti NOT NamEsti. What is with you people?
Written July 1, 2016
As a person who lives about 5 minutes from here, would it be too much to ask that the name be corrected? It should be Namesti (if spelling without the diacriticals) Republiky.
Written October 28, 2015
Agree with contacting TA on this one: it's the way that the attraction is listed (probably started by one of the first reviewers long ago.) Can't imagine it would be difficult to correct.
Written November 3, 2015
Ciao a tutti ! Leggendo delle recensioni ho letto che il bus diretto dall' aeroporto ferma anche qui.. mi sarebbe molto comodo in quanto il mio hotel e' in via Karlova .. ma dalle ricerche fatte mi e' sembrato che il bus fosse solo di 8 posti, se cosi fosse la mia paura e' che non ci sia posto per tutti e mi dicano di aspettare il prox bus perdendo tempo prezioso.. sapete dirmi qualcosa di piu' preciso? Inoltre non sono riuscita a capire ( in quanto la traduzione ceco - italiano non era il massimo ) se ferma sia dall ' aeroporto alla piazza , sia l' ultimo giorno dalla piazza verso l' aeroporto... spero ci sia qualcuno gentile che mi possa dire CON ESATTEZZA E PRECISIONE qualcosa in piu' , grazie!
Written February 15, 2015
Sara non ho potuto mettere link...mah. cmq per il primo, l'AE, che mi sembra la cosa migliore, lo trovi davanti l'uscita Terminal2. vedi sui siti che ti ho dato o sulle Ferrovie cd.cz, mettendo l'opzione inglese e cercando "trasporti per aereoporto".
Ciao
Written February 16, 2015
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