Old Town Square Hotel Prague

Dating from the 12th century, the Old Town Square Hotel Prague has witnessed many a significant event. Beside the Old Town Hall and the Church of Our Lady before Tyn, the square has several other dominants, the baroque St. Nicholas church of architect Dienzenhofer, the rococo Kinsky palace housing the National Gallery graphic collection, the Stone Bell house - a gothic palace from the 14th century, the Master Jan Hus Memorial. The square witnessed the execution of 27 Czech noblemen on 21 June, 1621 - in memory of that event, 27 crosses are marked in the pavement.