Republic Square & Town Hall
Náměstí Republiky
One of the largest medieval squares in Central Europe, with a Renaissance town hall, a plague memorial column and modern golden fountains, all set around a cathedral.
The square measures about 193 × 139 meters and took shape during the city planning of the 13th century. Surrounding it are townhouses in Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles. On the north side stands the Renaissance town hall completed in 1559, its exterior walls decorated with stucco carvings. In front of it is the plague memorial column. Three modern golden fountains, themed on a camel, a greyhound and an angel, correspond to the legend behind Plzeň's coat of arms. Cafés and restaurants line the square, and in winter there are a Christmas market and an ice rink. Admission is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- St. Bartholomew Cathedral
- Puppet Museum
- Franciscan Monastery & Church of the Assumption
- West Bohemian Museum
- Plzeň Historical Underground
- Brewery Museum
- Great Synagogue of Plzeň
- Patton Memorial Pilsen