At the end of World War II, its underground served as the centre of the Prague Uprising against Nazism and the town hall was almost destroyed by shelling. Not even the bell from survived, and the altar of the Chapel of the Virgin Mary was also severely damaged.
However, the people of Prague repaired their national treasure and today you too can enjoy the Old Town Astronomical Clock with the procession of the twelve apostles, the majesty of the representative halls, the tenderness of the Chapel of the Virgin Mary and the mysterious Romanesque-Gothic underground.
Be sure to take a ride to the top of the Town Hall Tower in our space elevator, which offers a beautiful view of the whole of Prague. The oldest part of the complex consists of the southern wing a beautiful Gothic tower with a bay chapel and a unique astronomical clock โ known as the Orloj โ where, every hour between 9 am and 11 pm, the twelve apostles appear. The visitor route consists of the tower and historical interiors chapel, halls and underground.
Tip โ Get a discount of CZK 50 on the historical tram line 42 ticket when you present your ticket from one of the towers managed by Prague City Tourism a. The discount applies only to tickets purchased directly in the historical tram line Card payment only. The discount also applies to each person under a family ticket. Access to the Town Hall Tower is barrier-free for wheelchair users.
The lift from the ground floor to the 3rd floor and the separate lift in the Town Hall Tower capacity 10 people are connected by a mobile platform. A mechanical wheelchair is available for hire for people using electric wheelchairs, for which the platform is not suitable.
