The Old Town (Staré Město) is the hub of Prague and hosts many events. The Old Town is rich of lovely pastel-coloured Romanesque and Gothic structures. The Gothic twin towers of the Church of Our Lady of Týn are the most recognizable landmarks in the Old Town. The Church of St Nicholas stands to the north of the plaza, while the Gothic arcaded homes are at the south.
The Town Hall was built in 1338 to serve as the administrative centre for the Old Town. The complex consists of five buildings. The building's main feature is a Gothic tower with a chapel and a unique astronomical clock in which the twelve apostles rotate every hour from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Czechia was ruled by four different dynasties, the second of which was Luxembourg. From 1310 to 1346, John of Luxembourg ruled the Czechs as king. During his rule, the tower, the pride of the town hall, was completed in 1338 and provides an awesome view of the town. The king set one condition for the tower's construction: it must be erected with wine taxes collected from the citizens. It is said that the citizens had to drink a lot of wine to build this tower, which stands roughly 60 metres tall. It can be reached by lift or stairs. It's well worth it because the view is amazing. Standing on the top, the hourly chimes of the clock will take your breath away.
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