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Old Town Square vs Strahov Monastery
Old Town Square and Strahov Monastery are both recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Strahov Monastery scores significantly higher than Old Town Square. Strahov Monastery is ranked #3 in Prague with endorsements from 8 sources including Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
Old Town Square
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Staroměstské náměstí, Old Town Square, Prague 1, Czech Republic
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Concierge
"Old Town Square (Staroměstské Náměstí) is the heart of historic Prague and has more gawk-worthy points per square foot than just about any other location in town."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"One of Europe’s biggest and most beautiful urban spaces... has been Prague’s principal public square since the 10th century."
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Afar Magazine
"Look close enough at the gothic Tyn Church on Prague's Old Town Square."
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Afar Magazine
"Prague's Astronomical Clock is the world's oldest working one of its kind. Installed in 1410, it is located on the Old Town City Hall in Prague's Old Town Square."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Lined with historical houses, dominated by two large churches and the tall tower of the town hall, this vast square is the real heart of the quarter."
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Strahov Monastery
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Strahovske nadvori 1 / 132, Prague 118 00 , Czech Republic
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Fodor's
"The major building of interest is the Strahov Library, with its collection of early Czech manuscripts... and the collected works of famed Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Inside the main gate is the 1612 Church of St Roch (kostel sv Rocha), which is now an art gallery, and the Church of the Assumption of Our Lady (kostel Nanebevzetí Panny Marie)."
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Travel + Leisure
"Built as a Romanesque basilica in 1143, the Strahov Monastery sits about a mile from Prague Castle and is home to a Roman Catholic order of monks called the Premonstratensians."
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Time Out
"The Premonstratensian Order (or Norbertines) set up house at this monastery in 1140 and soon after embarked upon their austere programme of silent contemplation and celibacy."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Prestigious Strahov Abbey... can be seen from afar due to its towers dominating the green hill of Petrin."
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