The Church of Our Lady before Tyn

The Church of Our Lady before Tyn is one of Prague's most iconic landmarks. This stunning Gothic church, with its twin spires towering 80 meters above Old Town Square, is a prominent feature of the Prague skyline. Historic buildings, bustling cafes, and charming shops surround it. Its entrance is slightly hidden behind the buildings on the square, accessible through a narrow corridor. The church regularly hosts classical music concerts, and photography is usually not allowed inside.

An old structure one cannot miss out while on an excursion of Old Town Square, The Church of Our Lady before Tyn is a captivating architecture exemplifying Gothic style. It comprises of 80-metre tall twin spires dominating the sky in the area bounding the building from each side, each one, in turn, supporting four small spires. As one enters the main entrance through a narrow channel, one will feel like going back to the 15th century when the church was completed. Since then, the building has gone under many changes through centuries as the seat of power changed. With remarkable interior one, also get to witness the fine work of tombs, a Gothic northern portal with its Crucifixion sculpture, antique 17th-century pipe organs and early Baroque altarpiece paintings dating from 1649. If you get tired, there are five restaurants and cafes offering delicious refreshments nestled in the 11th-century Ungelt Courtyard behind the church.