Things to Do in New Town Hall

New Town Hall contains Prague's finest Art Nouveau details outside a museum. Built in the early 1900s, this working municipal building dominates Wenceslas Square's northeastern corner with elaborate stonework that most tourists walk past without noticing. The ornate facade and distinctive corner tower represent New Town's ambitions during rapid modernization—before two world wars changed everything. You can't tour the interior. But the building offers something better: a masterclass in reading Prague's architectural evolution beyond medieval Old Town. The surrounding area pulses with modern Prague's energy through street vendors, busy cafes, and constant foot traffic navigating one of the city's most important squares.

Wenceslas Square restaurants target tourists. The side streets hide better options where locals eat—traditional hospoda pubs and contemporary bistros that won't insult your intelligence or wallet. Czech cuisine has evolved dramatically from the heavy, sauce-laden dishes most guidebooks describe. Business district locations serve locals during lunch. Follow the suit-wearing crowd around noon for better quality and reasonable prices than anything facing the square directly.

April and October offer ideal conditions. Mild weather, manageable crowds, and accommodation rates that won't require a second mortgage make these months perfect for appreciating architectural details. May through September brings warmth and long days but expect peak pricing and tourist hordes. Winter means short days and cold. But Christmas markets transform Wenceslas Square, and you'll have New Town Hall's facade largely to yourself for photography—if you can handle temperatures that make your camera battery die faster.