The New Town Hall

The New Town Hall is one of the most significant Prague monuments and it entered into the history through the event known as the First Prague Defenestration that started the Hussite revolution, one of the most significant reform movements in the Middle Ages, on July 30, 1419. The Town Hall was built in the middle of the 14th century as the view point of the Prague New Town, founded by Charles IV in 1348. When you step up 221 stairs right to the gallery of the Gothic tower, you will have a unique opportunity to admire – from the height of 42 metres - the extensive municipal part being built from the middle of the 14th century in compliance with the uniform building plan. Wonderful Charles square and the network of streets located on the right side of Vltava river will open in front of you creating a unique coulisse of Prague history as well as its present. You may wish to visit the original Gothic chapel with rich decorations on the first floor of the tower and the Gallery where short-term exhibitions are held.

Address

Praha 2, Karlovo nám. 1/23

The New Town Hall

Opening hours

timetable The New Town Hall

Admission

With Prague Welcome Card - free admission
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1.7.2011
Use the advantage offer and enjoy your weekend days in Prague with the Prague welcome Card. Our program Two Days in Prague will grant you access to the most attractive places you certainly should not miss. The programme includes free 24-hour public transport ticket. Only 760.- CZK.

1.7.2011
We newly included tour around the New Town Hall, one of the most eminent monuments in Prague, into the Prague Welcome Card programme. From the ambit of the tower you will experience charming cityscape.

1.8.2011
Use pleasant days of late summer and travel by funicular to Prague Petřín. You will have an opportunity to see unusual views of the oldest part of the town – Malá Strana and Staré Město, framed in green of the parkland. For this journey you can use the 72-hour ticket valid for the city public transport that is a part of the Prague Welcome Card programme. You may also enjoy Saturdays and Sundays by travelling in an old tram, marked as Nostalgia tram No. 91.

16.8.2011
After several years of reconstruction, the unique premises of Klementinum, pearl of the Baroque Prague, are opened again. With Prague Welcome Card you may visit newly shown Mirror Chapel with exposition dedicated to Klementinum history. You certainly should not miss one of the jewels of Prague architecture.