(Continued from Old Town Square, Prague: Tyn Cathedral, Old Town Hall and nearby buildings)

photo of tourists at the Old Town Square, Prague

It was already midnight when we arrived at the Old Town Square in Prague and I thought we would be greeted with empty streets and deserted cobblestone walkways, but I was wrong. Even at such late hour, there were still tourists hanging around at the square. Most of them were on their way home, while some were already drunk with pivo (Czech for beer) and starting to get noisy in the sidewalks.

photo of the Ministry of Economy building, the Goltz Kynsky Palace, the House at the Bell and the Jan Hus Memorial at the Old Town Square, Prague
The Ministry of Economy building, the Goltz Kynsky Palace, the House at the Bell and the Jan Hus Memorial at the center of the square.

photo of the Tyn Cathedral at the Old Town Square, Prague
At night, the Tyn Cathedral looked even more beautiful yet somewhat intimidating.

The evening atmosphere at the Old Town Square has a different charm of its own, where devoid of the bright sun, one can have another look at the beautiful buildings which flaunt an interesting play of shadows and varied lighting.

photo of the Old Town Hall Tower at the Old Town Square, Prague
The Old Town Hall Tower with the astronomical clock looked like a building out of a fairy tale. I can almost see Rapunzel letting down her long hair from the window. :)

photo of a street lamp at the Old Town Square, Prague
The street lamps with their yellow colored glow add to the fascinating and historical character of the buildings.

photo of the Tyn Cathedral, Goltz Kynsky Palace and the House at the Bell at the Old Town Square, Prague
We rested for a while at one of the benches beside the Old Town Hall Tower while enjoying this view in front of us.

Walking along the Old Town that evening, it felt like I was in a dream save by the loud singing of the Czech national anthem by some drunken guys across the street.